SANTA CLARA — Take away running back Jerick McKinnon and quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to knee injuries, then take away a few more offensive weapons to more injuries, and it’s no surprise the 49ers are mired in a three-game losing streak.
Coach Kyle Shanahan insisted Monday the 49ers have “strong enough people” to reverse course, even if their daunting path next features the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field next Monday night and then the undefeated Los Angeles Rams on Oct. 21.
“It was a tough blow early in the year, as everyone knows, losing McKinnon, and then losing our starting quarterback.