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49ers Beat Falcons as They Adjust to Fred Warner’s Season-Ending Ankle Injury

A successful surgery keeps a playoff return in play.

Overview

  • Warner dislocated his right ankle in Week 6 against the Buccaneers and has been ruled out for the remainder of the regular season.
  • The All-Pro attended Sunday night’s 20-10 win over the Falcons on a scooter and was seen greeting teammates in an NBC video.
  • Tatum Bethune was elevated to start at MIKE versus Atlanta as San Francisco reconfigured its defense.
  • Kyle Shanahan showed teammates film from Warner’s 2018 NFL debut to emphasize seizing opportunities in his absence.
  • Defensive coordinator Robert Saleh said the surgery went well and noted Warner is likely aiming for a postseason return.