Week of October 5, 2026
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Season recap, October 5 - 11, 2026: the biggest stories of the week, curated from the original reporting. Not a complete daily record.
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Fullback Kyle Juszczyk is expected to miss two to three weeks after hyperextending his knee and suffering a bone bruise on a hard hit by Broncos defensive back Jahdae Barron late in the win over Denver. Shanahan's plan is to split his duties among tight ends Brayden Willis, Luke Farrell and George Kittle, with Willis having already lined up in the backfield six times against Denver. Trent Williams said replacing the 10-time Pro Bowler will be a challenge with no other true fullback on the roster.
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Edge rusher Mykel Williams, on the PUP list since tearing his ACL in November 2025, worked in team drills this week and is hopeful to play Sunday against the Seahawks. Shanahan said Williams will take on more practice reps with the hope of activation pending how the week goes. His return would boost a defensive line still missing Nick Bosa and James Thompson Jr., both unlikely to play in Seattle.
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Christian Kirk is on track to return to practice in Week 6, cornerback Nate Hobbs is getting close to returning from injured reserve, and Mike Evans is trending up after playing through his rib injury against Denver. Safety Marques Sigle has a high ankle sprain and slot cornerback Upton Stout is day-to-day with a shoulder injury. Even as new injuries pile up, the 4-0 49ers are slowly getting healthier at a few spots heading into the showdown in Seattle.
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The 4-0 49ers travel to Lumen Field on October 11 for a Week 5 NFC West showdown with the 3-1 defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks, their first divisional road game of the season. San Francisco leads the division and has won despite losing starters on both sides of the ball, while Seattle is coming off a Week 1 opening-night win over New England. The winner takes control of the NFC West race.
