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Golden Nuggets: We’re on to Tampa Bay
Source: https://www.ninersnation.com/golden-nuggets/151221/golden-nuggets-were-on-to-tampa-bay
49ers open Malik Mustapha’s practice window before Week 6 game vs. Buccaneers
“San Francisco on Monday officially opened the practice window for Mustapha, who underwent surgery in January to reattach a graft of the anterior-cruciate ligament in his right knee from a previous surgery. He remains on the physically unable to perform list, though he now can be activated at any point.
Mustapha could play Sunday when the 49ers face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 6.
The 49ers have up to 21 days to activate Mustapha to the 53-man roster for him to remain eligible to play this season.“
49ers vs. Buccaneers: Who missed Monday’s bonus practice?
“While the 49ers aren’t required to release a practice participation report until Wednesday, team reporters observed the early portion of Monday’s session. They provided insight into which players were absent or limited.”
49ers rookie review: Win over Rams added luster to an already promising class (paywall)
“Opposing quarterbacks have targeted Stout 24 times through five games and completed 17 of those passes for 161 yards and an 89.1 passer rating. Stout’s late-game pass breakup against the Arizona Cardinals was among the biggest plays in that win. He also was flagged for pass interference after a brief tug on Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Travis Hunter, negating what would have been the 49ers’ first interception since November and a momentum-swinging play in their lone loss.
Stout has already been matched against some of the best slot receivers in the league, including Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Chris Olave and Nacua. Nacua caught 10 passes — one for a short touchdown — on Thursday, though his 85 receiving yards were a season low.“
Mac Jones is balling and Brock Purdy is hurt, but there is no 49ers QB controversy (paywall)
“Perhaps the conversation would be different if Jones provided a dynamic, game-changing element to Shanahan’s offense. But this isn’t 2012 when Kaepernick’s ability to run the then novel read option flummoxed opponents. The Packers sent their defensive staff to Texas A&M to learn how to combat it after Kaepernick rushed for 181 yards in a divisional-round beatdown at Candlestick.
Part of Harbaugh’s faraway look that evening: He was imagining the possibilities with a younger, stronger-armed and faster QB with gazelle-like strides.
Thirteen seasons later, Purdy, 25, and Jones, 27, are QBs with similar strengths. Both are known for their accuracy, processing speed and ability to play from the pocket, qualities that make them well-suited to run Shanahan’s system.“
Source: https://www.ninersnation.com/golden-nuggets/151221/golden-nuggets-were-on-to-tampa-bay