In a year when more than 25 players were placed on the Injured Reserve list, the 49ers will play their final game of the 2020 season without star rookie wideout Brandon Aiyuk and Pro Bowl tackle Trent Williams.
Both players were injured in last week's win over the Arizona Cardinals. Neither will be available for the finale against arch rival Seattle.
So for those keeping track at home, the 49ers will be without Jimmy Garoppolo, Raheem Mostert, Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk and Trent Williams on offense in the season finale. Plenty of other players remain out on both sides of the ball.
With Seattle still potentially needing the win to stay in the first-round bye conversation, I expect this game won't be that close. And the Niners will finish 6-10 and draft in the top 15.
Hopefully, disrespectful Kyle comes out and at least gives it a run for his money. CJ Beathard needs to just hand the ball off to Jeff Wilson and throw short passes to George Kittle. Kyle Shanahan can at least dial up some plays to get Kittle open in space.
It's also a chance to try out for next year's team. Although I am not sure Kendrick Bourne or Richie James will be back.
The defensive backfield will also play for next year's contract as Seattle has some very good weapons at WR.
This year's free agency needs to start and end with Williams, who is a must sign this offseason. And if they can extend Fred Warner then do that, too.
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