49ers' Demarcus Robinson: Three grabs in return to action
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Robinson caught three passes for 22 yards on four targets in Sunday's 38-17 win over the Raiders.
Playing in his first game since Week 2 due to a high ankle sprain, Robinson played 51 percent of the Niners' offensive snaps against Las Vegas. San Francisco's wideout situation is a week-to-week thing moving forward, with the Tuesday addition of Keenan Allen and Deebo Samuel (hamstring), Mike Evans (Achilles) and rookie De'Zhaun Stribling (ankle) all likely to return at some point in the near future. Robinson isn't someone to roster in 12-team fantasy leagues.
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49ers' Demarcus Robinson: Off IR, clear for Sunday
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Robinson (ankle) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, per Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area, and the 49ers removed his questionable designation for Sunday's game versus the Raiders.
Robinson was carted off the field during the 49ers' Week 2 win against the Dolphins and was diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain, receiving a corresponding prognosis of 3-to-6 weeks on the sideline. After his placement on IR on Sept. 26, he missed the next five contests, but following a Week 8 bye, he was designated for return Wednesday and logged three straight limited sessions before being tagged as questionable. With his designation now a thing of the past, Robinson may immediately step into a prominent role in San Francisco's passing game Sunday with fellow WRs Mike Evans (Achilles) and Deebo Samuel (hamstring) out and Christian Kirk (knee) getting moved to IR.
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49ers' Demarcus Robinson: Questionable to return from IR
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Robinson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders, with 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan saying Friday that the wideout likely will be activated from injured reserve, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
San Francisco GM John Lynch also made optimistic comments about Robinson, who was a limited practice participant Wednesday through Friday. With WRs Mike Evans (Achilles) and Deebo Samuel (hamstring) out for at least one more week, Robinson would join Jordan Watkins, Brandin Cooks and Jacob Cowing as the healthy wide receivers on the active roster. The 49ers need to activate Robinson by 4 p.m. ET on Saturday to have him available for Sunday's home game against the Raiders.
Robinson (ankle) practiced on a limited basis Thursday.
Since the 49ers designated him for return from injured reserve Wednesday, Robinson has logged back-to-back capped sessions. GM John Lynch said Thursday on KNBR radio that the 49ers expect Robinson to be available Sunday against the Raiders, which can't be said for fellow WRs Mike Evans (Achilles) and Deebo Samuel (hamstring), per Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area. Friday's injury report will reveal Robinson's odds to return this weekend, but he'll still need to be activated by Saturday afternoon to have a chance to do so.
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49ers' Demarcus Robinson: Practice window opened
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Robinson (ankle) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Robinson made his return to practice Wednesday, logging a limited session at the team's first gathering of the week, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports. The wide receiver has been sidelined since suffering a high-ankle sprain in Week 2 against the Dolphins, but he could be nearing a return to action.
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49ers' Demarcus Robinson: Could be back following bye week
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49ers coach Kyle Shanahan reiterated Monday that Robinson (ankle) has a chance to return following the team's Week 8 bye, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.
Shanahan said the same thing 11 days ago, so the timeline appears to remain in place for Robinson, who suffered a high-ankle sprain way back in Week 2 against Miami. The Niners are expected to get plenty of reinforcements following their open date, and all three of Mike Evans (Achilles), Deebo Samuel (hamstring) and Robinson could be among those returning for Week 9 against Las Vegas.
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49ers' Demarcus Robinson: Moved to injured reserve
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The 49ers placed Robinson (ankle) on injured reserve Saturday.
Robinson was carted off the field due to a right ankle injury during San Francisco's Week 2 win against the Dolphins, after which coach Kyle Shanahan relayed that the wide receiver likely suffered a high-ankle sprain. On Monday, Shanahan said that Robinson was facing a recovery timeline of 3-to-6 weeks, so this move to injured reserve doesn't come as a surprise. Robinson will be first eligible to return to action Sunday, Oct. 25 in Atlanta, but with all of Christian Kirk (calf), De'Zhaun Stribling (ankle), Ricky Pearsall (knee) and Robinson on IR, the 49ers will be going with Mike Evans (hip), Deebo Samuel, Jacob Cowing, Jordan Watkins and KhaDarel Hodge at wide receiver this Sunday against the Cardinals.
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49ers' Demarcus Robinson: Carted off field with ankle injury
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Robinson (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
Robinson sustained the injury while hauling in a 20-yard pass from Brock Purdy in the second quarter. Robinson's injury was severe enough for him to be carted off the field and into the locker room, where he will undergo further tests to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game. Jacob Cowing and KhaDarel Hodge will take on larger roles offensively for as long as Robinson is out of the game.
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49ers' Demarcus Robinson: Hauls in 39-yard TD pass
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Robinson caught two passes (on three targets) for 50 yards and a touchdown during the 49ers' 27-7 win over the Rams in Week 1.
Robinson snuck past the Rams secondary midway through the second quarter to haul in a 39-yard touchdown pass from Brock Purdy and give the 49ers a 10-7 lead, with the former adding an 11-yard grab early in the third frame that led to a Mike Evans two-yard touchdown catch three plays later. Robinson played 41 of the 49ers' 65 snaps on offense (63.1 percent), which was second-most among San Francisco wideouts behind Evans (49) and ahead of Deebo Samuel (27). Robinson's extended snap count was largely due to rookie second-rounder De'Zhaun Stribling suffering an ankle injury in the first quarter, and the former could operate in an elevated role in Week 2 against the Dolphins on Sunday, Sept. 20 if Stribling is unable to play.
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49ers' Demarcus Robinson: Sour end to underwhelming season
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Robinson brought in his only target for one yard in Saturday's 41-6 divisional-round loss to the Seahawks.
Robinson was riding high from his best performance as a member of the 49ers in the wild-card round (6-111-1 versus the Eagles), but he came crashing back down to earth after gaining just one yard on his only touch against Seattle. The veteran wideout got off to a slow start with his new club after serving a three-game suspension to begin the year, and he would go on to post an underwhelming 22-276-1 receiving line across 14 games in the regular season. The 49ers were extremely thin at wide receiver in 2025, making Robinson's lack of involvement frustrating from a fantasy standpoint. The 32-year-old will be back with San Francisco next season for the final year of his two-year contract, likely serving as a depth piece for a retooled receiver room.
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49ers' Demarcus Robinson: Leading receiver in WC win
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Robinson corralled six of seven targets for 111 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 23-19 wild-card win over Philadelphia.
Robinson finally broke out of his season-long slump at the perfect time for the 49ers after he led the team in receiving in its playoff win Sunday. The veteran wideout was filling in for injured starter Ricky Pearsall (ankle/knee), who was inactive for the ninth time this season. Robinson failed to surpass 50 receiving yards in any of his 14 appearances in the regular season, so Sunday's outburst against the Eagles certainly came out of nowhere. Perhaps this performance will build up the confidence QB Brock Purdy has in Robinson, but fantasy players should not bank on a repeat performance against the Seahawks in the divisional round.
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49ers' Demarcus Robinson: Scores first TD with SF
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Robinson had two receptions on as many targets for 22 yards and a touchdown in Monday's 48-27 win over Indianapolis.
Robinson finally hit pay dirt with the 49ers after being held out of the end zone in his first 11 appearances with the club he signed with this past offseason. The veteran wideout's usage didn't increase with WR Ricky Pearsall (ankle/knee) sidelined Monday, but he was the beneficiary of one of QB Brock Purdy's five touchdown strikes. Even factoring in the rare score, Robinson simply isn't a big enough part of San Francisco's game plan to warrant fantasy consideration in Week 17.
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49ers' Demarcus Robinson: Gains 36 yards Sunday
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Robinson hauled in both of his targets for 36 yards in Sunday's 37-24 win over Tennessee.
Robinson made his mark on Sunday's victory when he made a 30-yard grab on the final play of the first quarter for his longest reception of the season. The veteran wideout did see his snap count (31 percent) drop to fourth on the team behind Jauan Jennings (81 percent), Ricky Pearsall (58 percent) and Kendrick Bourne (45 percent) against the Titans. The minor shift on the depth chart shouldn't affect many fantasy leagues, as Robinson's production this season (15-199-0) barely registers on deep-league radars.
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49ers' Demarcus Robinson: Logs first carry of 2025
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Robinson failed to secure his only target while gaining six yards on his first carry of the season in Sunday's 26-8 win over Cleveland.
Robinson was limited to one touch for the third straight week, but it came in unorthodox fashion when he handled an end-around for his first carry as a member of the 49ers. The 30-year-old logged 27 snaps on offense (42 percent), maintaining his status as the team's third wideout behind starters Jauan Jennings and Ricky Pearsall. Robinson has been unable to generate noteworthy production in his steady role in an explosive offense, resulting in a meager 13-163-0 receiving line heading into San Francisco's Week 14 bye.
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49ers' Demarcus Robinson: Another disappointing showing
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Robinson brought in his only target for eight yards in Monday's 20-9 win over Carolina.
Robinson recorded just one reception for the second week in a row despite finishing third in snaps (54 percent) among San Francisco's receiving corps. The 30-year-old was already struggling to fit in with the 49ers this season, and the return of QB Brock Purdy in Week 12 hasn't helped the veteran receiver's target share. Robinson can safely be left off fantasy rosters when the 49ers visit the Browns on Sunday.
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49ers' Demarcus Robinson: Nabs one reception as No. 3 WR
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Robinson had one reception (on two targets) for 13 yards in Sunday's 41-22 victory over the Cardinals.
Robinson (27 snaps) stuck in the No. 3 role ahead of Kendrick Bourne (13 snaps) following the return of starter Ricky Pearsall (knee) in Sunday's blowout win. The 30-year-old Robinson failed to build off of last week's improved results (3-34-0), instead posting his fourth game recording one or fewer receptions through eight appearances in 2025. Robinson has not been a good fit in San Francisco, making him a risky play in fantasy against the Panthers next Monday.
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49ers' Demarcus Robinson: Gets involved Sunday
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Robinson had three receptions (on four targets) for 34 yards in Sunday's 42-26 loss to the Rams.
Robinson returned to form after being held to five yards on two receptions (five targets) over his previous three appearances. Sunday's three-catch day matched the veteran's previous season high set against the Rams back in Week 5. Robinson's elevated play against his former club still resulted in a forgettable fantasy score, highlighting the overall disappointment of his tenure with the 49ers. The 30-year-old simply isn't doing enough to be a fantasy consideration for next Sunday's tilt against the Cardinals.
Robinson pulled in two of three targets for five yards while catching a successful two-point attempt in Sunday's 26-15 loss to Houston.
Robinson's two-point conversion reception on San Francisco's final scoring drive was the highlight of yet another disappointing fantasy effort. The veteran wideout was on the field for 57 percent of the offense's snaps Sunday, but he still finished a distant third behind starters Jauan Jennings (85 percent) and Kendrick Bourne (79 percent). Robinson hasn't been able to carve out a significant role for a banged-up receiver room, and there's little evidence to suggest that his role will increase against the Giants next Sunday.
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49ers' Demarcus Robinson: Week 5 Waiver Priority List
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Robinson made his 2025 debut in Week 4 against Jacksonville following a three-game suspension, and now he might be thrust into a starring role for the 49ers in Week 5 against the Rams, which would be a revenge game against his former team. Ricky Pearsall (knee) and Jauan Jennings (undisclosed) are both hurt, and Robinson might be needed as a primary weapon, along with Kendrick Bourne. I'll give a slight edge to Robinson as the San Francisco receiver to target, and he just had one catch for 20 yards against the Jaguars in Week 4. Robinson is worth adding for 1 percent of your remaining FAB in deeper leagues.
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49ers' Demarcus Robinson: Grabs one reception in 2025 debut
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Robinson caught one of two targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 26-21 loss to Jacksonville.
Robinson returned from a three-game suspension issued by the league, immediately slotting in as the fourth receiver on the 49ers' depth chart Sunday. The veteran wideout logged only 25 snaps on offense (38 percent), despite signing a contract this offseason to help bolster a depleted receiver room. Perhaps he was being eased back into action, but Robinson may be relied upon more against his former club Week 5 if Ricky Pearsall (knee) is held out of Thursday's tilt against the Rams.
