Multiple NFL Receivers Ruled Out for Week 9 Matchups

WHO:

49ers.com - San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan ruled out wide receivers Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel Sr. and Christian Kirk for the team’s Week 9 game against the Las Vegas Raiders.

NY Post - The 49ers’ listed receivers for Week 9 include Demarcus Robinson, Jordan Watkins, Brandin Cooks, Jacob Cowing and KhaDarel Hodge.

NBC Sports - Demarcus Robinson (ankle), safety Marques Sigle (ankle), defensive backs Upton Stout (shoulder) and Siran Neal (knee/foot), and cornerback Nate Hobbs (adductor) were listed as questionable.

49ers.com - Nate Hobbs and Demarcus Robinson were working their way back from injured reserve after their practice windows opened.

49ers.com - Shanahan said of their possible activations, “Most likely D-Rob. Not sure on Nate.”

WHAT:

49ers.com - Evans, Samuel Sr. and Kirk were ruled out, leaving the 49ers without three wide receivers for the Raiders matchup.

Draft Sharks - Evans (ribs, Achilles), Samuel (hamstring) and Kirk (knee) were out for the game.

NBC Sports - Evans had 27 receptions for 420 yards and three touchdowns; Samuel had 16 catches for 206 yards and three touchdowns.

49ers.com - Kirk suffered a meniscus injury after Wednesday practice. Asked whether it would require surgery, Shanahan said, “We’re not sure yet. Still trying to decide.”

49ers.com - Evans missed all three practices while recovering from rib and Achilles injuries; his last appearance was against Washington, when he had three receptions for 94 yards before leaving before halftime.

49ers.com - Samuel Sr. missed all three practices with a hamstring injury.

NBC Sports - Evans aggravated his Achilles and Samuel strained his hamstring in their most recent games.

49ers.com - Nick Bosa and Christian McCaffrey practiced fully and had no game designation. Shanahan said Bosa was “Cleared to go. Had a real good week. I’m excited to have him back.”

WHERE:

49ers.com - The 49ers’ home matchup against the Raiders is at Levi’s Stadium.

WHEN:

49ers.com - The matchup is the 49ers’ Week 9 game, following their Week 8 bye.

NBC Sports - Bosa was expected to play for the first time since injuring his calf in Week 3.

WHY:

49ers.com - The three receivers were ruled out because of injuries: Evans’ Achilles, Samuel Sr.’s hamstring and Kirk’s knee.

HOW:

49ers.com - Hobbs and Robinson were limited at every practice after their practice windows opened; both must be activated from injured reserve to be eligible to play.

49ers.com - The team said final gameday availability decisions would be announced 90 minutes before kickoff.

San Francisco’s Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel and Christian Kirk are out against the Raiders with injuries. That leaves the 49ers without three wide receivers for their home matchup at Levi’s Stadium. Nick Bosa practiced fully and is cleared to return after injuring his calf in Week 3.