The San Francisco 49ers have lost two straight games following a 5-0 start to the season. They will look to reverse that slide when they host the Cincinnati Bengals. Cincinnati is coming off a bye but has won three of four games following an 0-2 start.
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey runs from Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jordan Hicks during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, in Minneapolis. Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson is tackled by San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa after catching a pass during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, in Minneapolis.
49ERS PLAYER TO WATCH: RB Christian McCaffrey scored two TDs last week to move him into a tie for the league lead with 11 on the season. McCaffrey has scored a TD in his past 16 games in the regular season or playoffs, one shy of Lenny Moore’s NFL record. McCaffrey’s 13 career games with a TD catch and run are second most all time to Marshall Faulk’s 15.
KEY INJURIES: Bengals LT Orlando Brown Jr. is dealing with a groin injury but is expected to play this week. ... LB Akeem Davis-Gaither could miss the game for Cincinnati. ... Niners QB Brock Purdy began the week in concussion protocol and his status for the game is in doubt. Sam Darnold will start if Purdy can’t go. ... WR Deebo Samuel will miss his second straight game for San Francisco. ... Niners LT Trent Williams could return this week after missing one game with a sprained ankle.
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