The San Francisco 49ers have serious injury issues in Week 9, with their cornerbacks and running backs both expected to miss key performers. The running backs are entirely clear, with Carlos Hyde and Mike Davis ruled OUT for the Falcons game. However, the cornerback position is a little bit less clear. Tramaine Brock (shin), Kenneth Acker (concussion), and Keith Reaser (ankle) are all listed as questionable. The 49ers promoted Marcus Cromartie and Chris Davis to the 53-man roster on Saturday, which indicates two of those three might not play on Sunday.
One player who stands to benefit from all the injuries is Dontae Johnson.