SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — When quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and All-Pro tight end George Kittle went down with significant injuries early in the week, the already-depleted San Francisco 49ers knew they were in for a tough task on a short week.
The problems only got bigger when a positive coronavirus test for receiver Kendrick Bourne sidelined three more key players.
The end result, a 34-17 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night, was hardly surprising even if it was still disappointing.
“We knew it was going to be a challenge,” coach Kyle Shanahan said.