Overview
- Kyle Shanahan said the team suspects an ACL tear for first‑round defensive lineman Mykel Williams and scheduled an MRI for Monday to confirm the severity.
- Williams was hurt late in a 34–24 win over the Giants that moved San Francisco to 6–3; the No. 11 pick had logged substantial rookie snaps before the injury.
- George Kittle questioned the safety of MetLife Stadium’s surface and the NFL’s lack of uniform field standards, citing the venue’s history that includes 49ers ACL tears in 2020.
- Shanahan acknowledged Brock Purdy’s turf toe likely will not fully heal this season, while Mac Jones opened with 14 straight completions and finished with 235 yards and two touchdowns.
- The injury increases pressure to reinforce the defensive front, with recent depth moves such as trading for Keion White and adding Clelin Ferrell and with reports linking San Francisco to potential pass‑rush targets.