SANTA CLARA -- The 49ers finally will be able to field five wide receivers in Sunday’s matchup against the Broncos. They will not have Pierre Garçon available for the third game in a row, but Marquise Goodwin will play.
Goodwin has been at the 49ers' facility all week after missing two weeks dealing with a personal issue. Kendrick Bourne and Dante Pettis will see their usual increased workload with Garçon out. Richie James Jr. and Trent Taylor are the other two healthy receivers on the roster.
Running back Jeff Wilson Jr. will get the start with Matt Breida missing his first game since high school.
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Coach Kyle Shanahan said there is a good chance for Pita Taumoepenu to be up Sunday after Dekoda Watson went on injured reserve with a torn calf. He says Taumoepenu has been practicing well and has improved his rush and understanding of football more.
Also on the defensive side of the ball, there will be another combination at the safety positions. Jaquiski Tartt is out with the same shoulder injury he has been dealing with most of the season. K’Waun Williams is also questionable with a knee injury.
Thankfully for the 49ers, D.J. Reed will be able to play after nursing a heel injury. Antone Exum Jr. will also be available after returning to full participation in practice this week.
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There are no surprises on the Broncos report. Former 49ers cornerback Tramaine Brock will not play in his return to Levi’s Stadium.
49ers injury report
Out
RB Matt Breida (ankle)
WR Pierre Garcon (knee)
S Jaquiski Tartt (shoulder)
Questionable
CB K’Waun WIlliams (knee)
Full participation
S Antone Exum (knee)
G Joshua Garnett (thumb)
LB Mark Nzeocha (thigh)
S D.J. Reed (heel, chest)
C Weston Richburg (knee)
LB Malcolm Smith (Achilles)
T Joe Staley (not injury related)
G Laken Tomlinson (hip)
Broncos injury report
Out
LB Shaquil Barrett (hip)
CB Tramaine Brock (ribs)
CB Chris Harris (fibula)
Questionable
LB Brandon Marshall (knee)
Full participation
LB Josey Jewell (ankle)
WR Courtland Sutton (ankle)
DE Derek Wolfe (ribs)