SANTA CLARA — Next man up.
Jeff Wilson, yet another undrafted backup running back, will get a chance to shine for the 49ers this Sunday because the starter is injured. Starter Matt Breida sprained his left ankle last Sunday during warmups before the 49ers’ 43-16 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. He will not play in the 49ers’ upcoming game against the Denver Broncos.
“I’ve been dealing with it all year long,” Breida said Wednesday in the 49ers’ locker room. “Not 100 percent guaranteed I will be back next week (against the Seahawks). I have to take it day by day and see how it feels.