The San Francisco 49ers released their inactive list ahead of their Week 7 game against the Kansas City Chiefs, revealing no surprises. The inactives include:
– WR Jauan Jennings
– TE Brayden Willis
– K Jake Moody
– OL Ben Bartch
– LB Jalen Graham
– CB Darrell Luter
– QB Joshua Dobbs (3rd QB)
Both Luter and Jennings did not participate in practice throughout the week, and head coach Kyle Shanahan indicated that Moody is unlikely to return before the team’s bye week.
However, an important piece of news that hasn’t been highlighted is that safety Malik Mustapha is not on the injury report after fully participating in practice on Friday. Mustapha provides the 49ers with versatility at safety, excelling against both the run and the pass. His ability to tackle effectively and perform multiple roles as a rookie enhances the defense’s flexibility.
Additionally, the 49ers will see the return of cornerback Charvarius Ward. It will be interesting to observe how the cornerback rotation aligns with Ward’s return. Last week, Renardo Green demonstrated his capability to handle increased responsibilities against strong receivers.
This week, the Chiefs have only one reliable wide receiver available. The question remains: will Green be needed to cover this receiver, and can he also defend against tight ends? The upcoming game will shed light on these defensive strategies.
