Wide receiver Jerome Simpson made his 49ers debut off the suspended list and immediately took over as the 49ers’ second wide receiver with Anquan Boldin out of action.
Simpson played 33 snaps in the 49ers’ 27-6 loss to the St. Louis Rams on Sunday. Torrey Smith started and played 61 of the 49ers’ 67 offensive snaps. Quinton Patton saw action on 28 offensive plays, while Bruce Ellington was on the field for 23 snaps.
Simpson had 10 passes thrown his way, catching just three for 34 yards. It was his first game with the 49ers after beginning the season with a six-game suspension for violations of the NFL's substance-abuse policy.