49ers RB Isaac Guerendo Expected to Play Against Rams Despite Foot Injury

The rookie running back plans to play through a sprained foot in a pivotal NFC West matchup as San Francisco fights to stay in the playoff race.

Isaac Guerendo, the 49ers' rookie running back, is listed as questionable but reportedly intends to play Thursday night against the Rams after suffering a foot sprain last week.
Guerendo emerged as a key player in Week 14, recording 128 total yards and two touchdowns in his first start, filling in for injured starters Christian McCaffrey, Jordan Mason, and Elijah Mitchell.
San Francisco's playoff hopes hinge on this game, as the team sits in last place in the NFC West and needs a win to remain in contention.
If Guerendo is limited or reinjures his foot, backups Patrick Taylor Jr., Ke'Shawn Vaughn, and Israel Abanikanda are expected to share the workload in Kyle Shanahan's run-focused offensive scheme.
The Rams' struggling run defense, which ranks 28th in the NFL, presents an opportunity for the 49ers to exploit on the ground in this critical divisional matchup.