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49ers' Kyle Juszczyk: Cleared to play Week 15
Kyle Juszczyk (ribs) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Titans, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.Juszczyk fractured his rib during the San Francisco 49ers' Week 13 win over the Browns. The veteran fullback had extra time to recovery courtesy of the 49ers' Week 14 bye, and he's been given the green light to play in Sunday's home game. Juszczyk has mostly operated as a backfield blocker on run plays but has also been effective in the passing attack, having hauled in 20 passes (on 23 targets) for 187 yards and a touchdown through 13 regular-season games.
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49ers' Kyle Juszczyk: Remains limited Thursday
Kyle Juszczyk (ribs) logged a limited practice Thursday.Juszczyk has begun Week 15 prep with consecutive limited practice sessions due to a fractured rib. The fact the veteran fullback has been able to participate in some capacity both Wednesday and Thursday suggests he has a chance of suiting up Sunday against Tennessee, though he may get an injury designation for the contest if he's not able to practice in full Friday. Should Juszczyk have to miss Sunday's game, it would mark his first absence from a regular-season contest since 2022.
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49ers' Kyle Juszczyk: Limited by rib injury
Kyle Juszczyk (ribs) logged a limited practice Wednesday.Juszczyk suffered a fractured rib ahead of the San Francisco 49ers' bye week. That gave him the chance to rest and the opportunity to suit up for the 49ers' Week 15 matchup against the Titans.
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49ers' Kyle Juszczyk: Dealing with rib fracture
Kyle Juszczyk is dealing with a rib fracture ahead of the San Francisco 49ers' bye week, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.Juszczyk sustained the injury in the team's 26-8 win over the Browns on Sunday, and he's expected to be reevaluated after the team is idle in Week 14. The fullback will have a good shot at not missing any action moving forward as a result of the week off.
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49ers' Kyle Juszczyk: Further evaluation coming
Kyle Juszczyk will have further evaluation on his ribs injury once the team returns to Santa Clara, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.Head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters that initial tests revealed no broken ribs, but Juszczyk will still undergo further testing to determine the extent of his injury. The San Francisco 49ers have a Week 14 bye, which could allow the 34-year-old fullback enough time to recover ahead of the team's Week 15 matchup against the Titans.
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49ers' Kyle Juszczyk: Questionable to return Sunday
Kyle Juszczyk (ribs) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Browns, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.Juszczyk exited in the fourth quarter with a rib injury. The fullback is a key part of the San Francisco 49ers' rushing attack, and if he is unable to return, the role will likely be filled by a blocking tight end such as Luke Farrell or Jake Tonges
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49ers' Kyle Juszczyk: Season high in touches Thursday
Kyle Juszczyk had one carry for a loss of one yard and three receptions on four targets for 21 yards in Thursday's 26-23 overtime win over the Rams.Juszczyk set a new high-water mark in combined touches (four) with the San Francisco 49ers operating at less than 100 percent on a short turnaround for Thursday Night Football. The slight uptick in usage for the fullback still couldn't produce a stat line worthy of consideration in standard fantasy formats. Look for Juice to get loose out of the backfield once or twice, but not much else, against the Buccaneers in Week 6.
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49ers' Kyle Juszczyk: Clears concussion protocol
Kyle Juszczyk does not have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.Juszczyk suffered a concussion during San Francisco's Week 2 win over the Saints. He progressed to a full practice Friday, and his lack of an injury designation suggests he has cleared the league's concussion protocol. Juszczyk should be ready to suit up against Arizona in Week 3.
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49ers' Kyle Juszczyk: Limited at practice
Kyle Juszczyk (concussion) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.Juszczyk was unable to practice to open the week Wednesday, so his return to action Thursday is a step in the right direction. The fullback remains in concussion protocol, and he'll likely have to log a full practice Friday in order to have a chance to play Sunday against the Cardinals.
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49ers' Kyle Juszczyk: Won't return vs. New Orleans
Kyle Juszczyk has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Saints due to a concussion, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.Juszczyk was evaluated on the sidelines after taking a hit to the head in the first half of Sunday's game, and the veteran fullback has been diagnosed with a concussion. He will not be allowed to return to Sunday's game, and he'll have to pass the league's five-step concussion protocol in order to play in Week 3 against the Cardinals on Sunday, Sept. 21. Juszczyk is the only fullback on the San Francisco 49ers' active roster, but tight ends Luke Farrell, Jake Tonges or Brayden Willis could be deployed as a backfield blocker for the rest of Sunday's contest.