Overview
- Kyle Shanahan said both players sustained hamstring injuries in Week 7 and are expected to be out roughly two weeks.
- Matt Hennessey is set to handle center duties while Jake Brendel recovers, with Shanahan expressing confidence in his readiness.
- Bryce Huff’s absence thins an already depleted edge group after Nick Bosa’s season-ending ACL tear, affecting the pass rush rotation.
- General manager John Lynch has acknowledged interest in exploring edge help on the trade market as the deadline approaches.
- Brock Purdy will likely miss at least another week, while San Francisco sits 5-2 and visits the Texans on Sunday.