Juszczyk (hip) does not have an injury designation for Saturday's matchup versus Seattle.
Juszczyk managed a hip issue throughout the week but has been given the green light to play Saturday after logging a full practice Thursday. His availability is a big deal for San Francisco's offense given the veteran fullback's impact as a blocker and pass catcher. While he doesn't get enough touches on offense to be impactful in fantasy, Juszczyk has put together a nice 23-208-2 receiving line on 26 targets this season.
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49ers' Kyle Juszczyk: Limited Wednesday
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Juszczyk (hip) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
After missing Tuesday's session due to a hip issue, Juszczyk was able to log some on-field work, putting himself on a path to be available Saturday against the Seahawks. GM John Lynch told Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News on Wednesday that Juszczyk was trending toward playing Week 18, so his upgrade generally is a good sign in that regard.
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49ers' Kyle Juszczyk: Working through hip injury
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Juszczyk didn't participate in Tuesday's practice due to a hip injury, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Juszczyk played 39 of 72 offensive snaps (54.2 percent) during the 49ers' 42-38 win over the Bears on Sunday, hauling in both of his targets for 14 yards, including a six-yard touchdown pass from Brock Purdy in the third quarter. The fullback appears to have come out of that contest worse for wear with a hip injury, but he'll have two more opportunities to return to practice ahead of Saturday's tilt with the Seahawks.
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49ers' Kyle Juszczyk: Cleared to play Week 15
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Juszczyk (ribs) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Titans, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Juszczyk fractured his rib during the 49ers' Week 13 win over the Browns. The veteran fullback had extra time to recovery courtesy of the 49ers' Week 14 bye, and he's been given the green light to play in Sunday's home game. Juszczyk has mostly operated as a backfield blocker on run plays but has also been effective in the passing attack, having hauled in 20 passes (on 23 targets) for 187 yards and a touchdown through 13 regular-season games.
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49ers' Kyle Juszczyk: Remains limited Thursday
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Juszczyk (ribs) logged a limited practice Thursday.
Juszczyk has begun Week 15 prep with consecutive limited practice sessions due to a fractured rib. The fact the veteran fullback has been able to participate in some capacity both Wednesday and Thursday suggests he has a chance of suiting up Sunday against Tennessee, though he may get an injury designation for the contest if he's not able to practice in full Friday. Should Juszczyk have to miss Sunday's game, it would mark his first absence from a regular-season contest since 2022.
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49ers' Kyle Juszczyk: Limited by rib injury
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Juszczyk (ribs) logged a limited practice Wednesday.
Juszczyk suffered a fractured rib ahead of the 49ers' bye week. That gave him the chance to rest and the opportunity to suit up for the 49ers' Week 15 matchup against the Titans.
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49ers' Kyle Juszczyk: Dealing with rib fracture
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Juszczyk is dealing with a rib fracture ahead of the 49ers' bye week, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.
Juszczyk sustained the injury in the team's 26-8 win over the Browns on Sunday, and he's expected to be reevaluated after the team is idle in Week 14. The fullback will have a good shot at not missing any action moving forward as a result of the week off.
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49ers' Kyle Juszczyk: Further evaluation coming
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Juszczyk will have further evaluation on his ribs injury once the team returns to Santa Clara, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters that initial tests revealed no broken ribs, but Juszczyk will still undergo further testing to determine the extent of his injury. The 49ers have a Week 14 bye, which could allow the 34-year-old fullback enough time to recover ahead of the team's Week 15 matchup against the Titans.
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49ers' Kyle Juszczyk: Questionable to return Sunday
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Juszczyk (ribs) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Browns, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Juszczyk exited in the fourth quarter with a rib injury. The fullback is a key part of the 49ers' rushing attack, and if he is unable to return, the role will likely be filled by a blocking tight end such as Luke Farrell or Jake Tonges
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49ers' Kyle Juszczyk: Clears concussion protocol
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Juszczyk does not have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Juszczyk suffered a concussion during San Francisco's Week 2 win over the Saints. He progressed to a full practice Friday, and his lack of an injury designation suggests he has cleared the league's concussion protocol. Juszczyk should be ready to suit up against Arizona in Week 3.
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49ers' Kyle Juszczyk: Limited at practice
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Juszczyk (concussion) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Juszczyk was unable to practice to open the week Wednesday, so his return to action Thursday is a step in the right direction. The fullback remains in concussion protocol, and he'll likely have to log a full practice Friday in order to have a chance to play Sunday against the Cardinals.
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49ers' Kyle Juszczyk: Gains 32 yards Sunday
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Juszczyk recorded two receptions for 32 yards on two targets in Sunday's 17-13 win over Seattle.
Juszczyk was able to leak out of the backfield twice for a couple of big chunk plays to extend drives Sunday. The versatile fullback may see an extra target or two in the early weeks of the season as the 49ers manage a depleted receiver room along with the potential loss of tight end George Kittle, who exited Sunday's game early with a hamstring injury. Juszczyk would still need to see a significant jump in usage to warrant fantasy consideration in any format.
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49ers' Kyle Juszczyk: Misses practice Monday
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Juszczyk (Achilles) did not participate in practice Monday, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
The fullback initially suffered the injured Saturday when a teammate stepped on the back of his leg, per Matt Barrows of The Athletic. Juszczyk is "considered day to day," according to Barrows. The veteran is the only fullback on San Francisco's roster.
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49ers' Kyle Juszczyk: Scores thrice in 2024
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Juszczyk produced 26 rushing yards and a touchdown on five carries to go along with 19 receptions for 200 yards and a pair of scores while starting all 17 games for San Francisco this season.
Juszczyk turned in another strong season from the near-extinct fullback position, providing the 49ers with elite blocking in addition to his services as an auxiliary receiving option. The 33-year-old will enter the second year of his restructured contract in 2025, presumably serving in a similar role, which provides great real-life value to his club despite holding little fantasy utility.
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49ers' Kyle Juszczyk: Cleared for Monday
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Juszczyk (illness) is absent from the 49ers' injury report ahead of Monday's matchup with the Lions.
Juszczyk popped up on the team's injury report Friday due to an illness. However, it looks like he has moved on from the issue and should be good to go Monday assuming he avoids any setbacks.
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49ers' Kyle Juszczyk: Dealing with illness
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Juszczyk (illness) didn't practice Friday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
The veteran fullback popped up on San Francisco's injury report Friday as a non-participant in practice due to an illness. It's unclear if the ailment is severe enough to impact his availability for Monday night's matchup against the Lions. Juszczyk typically sees limited touches on offense, though he could get a few more than usual in Week 17 with Christian McCaffrey (knee), Jordan Mason (ankle) and Elijah Mitchell (hamstring) all sidelined.
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49ers' Kyle Juszczyk: No carries, targets in Week 10
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Juszczyk went without a carry or target while playing 25 of the 49ers' 64 offensive snaps in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Buccaneers.
With tailback Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) making his season debut in Week 10, the 49ers didn't waste any touches on Juszczyk, who had carried the ball three times for 21 yards and a touchdown to go with four receptions for 16 yards on eight targets across the previous three contests. While Juszczyk should continue to have a regular role on offense every week, he'll be deployed primarily as a blocker and only occasionally as a route runner whenever he's on the field.
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49ers' Kyle Juszczyk: Practices in full Wednesday
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Juszczyk (shoulder) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice session.
Juszczyk is considered day-to-day with a shoulder injury he picked up during Sunday's 30-13 win over the Patriots. That didn't appear to hold him back during Wednesday's practice session, and barring any setbacks, he should be good to go for Week 5 against the Cardinals. Juszczyk has caught seven passes (on 10 targets) for 77 yards through the first four games of the regular season.
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49ers' Kyle Juszczyk: Day-to-day
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Juszczyk is considered day-to-day due to a shoulder injury, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Juszczyk presumably picked up the injury in Sunday's 30-13 victory over the Patriots. The veteran fullback caught his only target and tallied 12 yards in the contest. The 49ers host the Cardinals this coming Sunday.
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49ers' Kyle Juszczyk: Makes impact play Sunday
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Juszczyk had one carry for three yards and caught two of three targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 34-31 win over Detroit in the NFC Championship Game.
Juszcyzk made a rare splash in the box score, with his 23-yard reception helping to spark a stagnant offense that trailed by 14 points to the Lions in the first quarter. The versatile fullback finished the contest playing 61 percent of the snaps on offense with three combined touches, a stark uptick from the zero touches and 41 percent share he handled against Green Bay in the divisional round the week prior. Juszczyk could have a play or two drawn up for him in the upcoming Super Bowl LVIII matchup against the Chiefs on Feb. 11, but his fantasy limitations at the fullback position kills any potential appeal.
