All three of the San Francisco 49ers beginning linebackers are coping with accidents, and Tatum Bethune has been dominated out for the playoff run with a groin harm. Their beginning WILL, Dee Winters, has an ankle harm, and their beginning SAM, Luke Gifford, has a quad harm. There’s nonetheless an opportunity that Winters and Gifford can play towards the Eagles throughout Wild Card Weekend, however there can be a very good variety of backups taking part in at the place.
In his second season, Bethune recorded 94 complete tackles, 4 move breakups, and one sack, and had an elevated position as accidents affected the protection. With Bethune out, these MIKE snaps will go to Curtis Robinson, and Garrett Wallow and Nick Martin can be on stand-by if wanted. All-Pro starter Fred Warner is on injured reserve and reportedly gained’t be able to play till the NFC Championship Game, if the 49ers make it there.
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Bethune lacking Sunday’s recreation can be excellent news for the Eagles offense, who may in all probability use any assist they will get given their uneven performances this season.