49ers' Kyle Juszczyk: Secures touchdown catch in loss
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Juszczyk caught all three of his targets for 11 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 29-20 loss to Atlanta.
Juszczyk garnered multiple targets for the fifth straight game that he's played in, and he was able to reach paydirt for the second time this season, reeling in a one-yard touchdown pass from Brock Purdy in the fourth quarter. The fullback has yet to log a carry this season and he's caught eight of 11 targets for 76 yards and two touchdowns over six contests so far during the 2026 campaign.
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49ers' Kyle Juszczyk: Logs full practice Friday
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Juszczyk (knee) was a full participant in Friday's practice, Harrison Rich of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Juszczyk was cleared to practice without restriction Friday after being limited in Thursday's session. The full practice designation indicates that the veteran fullback has fully recovered from a knee injury and will play against the Commanders on Monday.
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49ers' Kyle Juszczyk: Set for limited practice Thursday
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Juszczyk (knee) will be limited at Thursday's practice, head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters Thursday, Cam Inman of Bay Area News Group reports.
Juszczyk sat out San Francisco's Week 5 win over the Seahawks after injuring his knee in the Week 4 win over the Broncos. The standout fullback is ramping up in his recovery, but it's too early to say at this point if he will be available for Monday's game against the Commanders.
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49ers' Kyle Juszczyk: Chance to return vs. Washington
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Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Juszczyk (knee) could return for the Week 6 matchup against the Commanders next Monday night, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Juszczyk's practice participation during Week 6 prep will ultimately determine whether the veteran fullback will return from a one-game absence due to a knee injury he sustained during the 49ers' Week 4 win over the Broncos. The 49ers will continue to rely on tight ends like Brayden Willis for more snaps as blockers in Juszczyk's absence.
San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Juszczyk will miss multiple weeks after hyperextending and sustaining a bone bruise to his right knee in Sunday's 24-14 win over the Broncos, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
The veteran fullback can be safely ruled out for Sunday's game in Seattle, and while he appears likely to avoid a stint on injured reserve, he could be at risk of missing additional games beyond Week 5. Through the 49ers' first four games, Juszczyk has recorded four receptions for 55 yards and a touchdown on six targets while also filling a key blocking role.
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49ers' Kyle Juszczyk: Likely to miss multiple weeks
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Juszczyk is believed to have sustained a sprained right knee in Sunday's 24-14 win over the Broncos and is likely to miss "several weeks," Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Juszczyk recorded two catches for 28 yards on two targets before exiting early in the fourth quarter with the knee injury. Early evaluations of the fullback's knee have left the 49ers confident that his ACL is intact, but he'll undergo an MRI on Monday to provide more clarity on the extent of his injury. In any case, the 49ers seem to be bracing for Juszczyk to miss multiple weeks, with a stint on injured reserve potentially being on the table. While not typically a major part of the San Francisco passing attack, Juszczyk handles a critical role as a blocker, and his absence for any length of time may have negative consequences on the overall health of the offense.
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49ers' Kyle Juszczyk: Done for day Sunday
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Juszczyk (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Broncos, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Juszczyk was injured at the end of a catch in the second half when he was chopped down at his knees on a tackle. Prior to departing, Juszczyk caught both of his targets for 28 yards.
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49ers' Kyle Juszczyk: Exits with leg injury
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Juszczyk exited Sunday's contest against the Broncos in the fourth quarter with a leg injury, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Juszczyk suffered the injury after reeling in a pass and gaining 16 yards before taking a blow to his right knee area with 14:03 left in the fourth quarter. The fullback's status for the remainder of the game is now uncertain.
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49ers' Kyle Juszczyk: Secures TD in Week 2
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Juszczyk recorded two catches on two targets for 27 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's win over the Dolphins.
Juszczyk madę the start and played just over 50 percent of the offensive snaps. The 35-year-old veteran is in his 14th NFL season but doesn't carry much, if any, fantasy value in redraft formats as a lead blocker.
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49ers' Kyle Juszczyk: Cleared to play in opener
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Juszczyk (finger) does not have an injury designation for Thursday's game against the Rams, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Juszczyk was a limited participant in Tuesday's session as he dealt with the finger issue he sustained in early August. The fullback is healthy and all set to block for Christian McCaffrey in the Week 1 divisional showdown with the Rams taking place in Melbourne, Australia.
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49ers' Kyle Juszczyk: Limited at practice
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Juszczyk (finger) was a limited participant at the 49ers' practice Tuesday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Juszczyk has been dealing with a finger injury since early August and he still appears to be recovering from the injury. His ability to participate in a limited capacity Tuesday is a good sign, but he can erase any doubt about his availability for Thursday night's matchup against the Rams by logging a full practice Wednesday.
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49ers' Kyle Juszczyk: Returns to practice Wednesday
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Juszczyk (finger) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Juszczyk continues to manage the finger injury he sustained in early August. The full return to practice after Tuesday's missed session likely means the team allowed the fullback some sort of vet rest, and he did not miss Tuesday for any worsening injury.
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49ers' Kyle Juszczyk: Misses practice Tuesday
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Juszczyk (finger) is not practicing Tuesday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Juszczyk has been dealing with a finger injury for the past month but was able to practice Monday, so his absence Tuesday is notable. It could also just be some sort of veteran management. The fullback has no fantasy value after averaging just 1.8 touches per game last regular season.
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49ers' Kyle Juszczyk: DNP on Wednesday
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Juszczyk (finger) did not participate in Wednesday's training-camp session, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Juszczyk joins the rapidly growing list of 49ers' battle wounds with a broken finger. The fullback suffered a similar injury in 2022, resolving the issue with surgery. If the team elects to go down the same route, Juszczyk will likely miss a few weeks while recovering before playing through the cleanup with a club on his hand.
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49ers' Kyle Juszczyk: Productive season as receiver
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Juszczyk caught 24 of 28 targets for 213 yards and two touchdowns while rushing twice for minus-3 yards across 17 regular-season games in 2025.
With the 49ers' wide-receiver room struggling with injuries throughout the year, Juszczyk was relied upon more heavily as a pass catcher. The Harvard product responded with his highest reception and yardage totals since his 2021 campaign, ranking seventh on the team in catches and eighth in receiving yards. Under contract through 2026, the 34-year-old is expected to retain a similar role in San Francisco's offense next season.
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49ers' Kyle Juszczyk: Good to go for Saturday
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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: 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: 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.
