Player Notes
Denver Broncos Langley, Brendan · Dec 27, 2018
CB Brendan Langley didn't practice due to a concussion and has not yet passed the protocol, head coach Vance Joseph said. His status for Sunday's game in unknown.
Denver Broncos Holmes, Andre · Dec 27, 2018
WR Andre Holmes is dealing with an ankle injury and did not practice on Wednesday.
Denver Broncos Lindsay, Phillip · Dec 27, 2018
RB Phillip Lindsay will have surgery on his right wrist and will likely be put on injured reserve, head coach Vance Joseph said. Lindsay will need at least three months to recover and will miss the Pro Bowl in January. He finishes the season with 1,037 yards rushing and is the sixth Denver rookie to break the 1,000-yard mark and the first since Clinton Portis in 2002.
San Francisco 49ers Williams, K'Waun · Dec 27, 2018
CB K'Waun Williams (strained knee) was limited in practice Wednesday when the 49ers began preparations for their season finale against the Los Angeles Rams. Williams had to leave the Week 16 game after just 16 defensive snaps.
Retired Buckner, Brentson · Dec 27, 2018
DT DeForest Buckner needs three sacks against the Los Angeles Rams in the season finale to equal DT Dana Stubblefield's franchise record for defensive tackles (15).
San Francisco 49ers Celek, Garrett · Dec 27, 2018
TE Garrett Celek (concussion) suffered the injury in the Week 16 loss to the Chicago Bears. He entered the NFL's concussion protocol and is questionable for the finale against the Los Angeles Rams.
San Francisco 49ers Kittle, George · Dec 27, 2018
TE George Kittle needs 100 receiving yards in the season finale against the Los Angeles Rams to break TE Rob Gronkowski's record of 1,327 for most in a single season by a tight end.
San Francisco 49ers Dunbar Jr., Steven · Dec 27, 2018
WR Steven Dunbar Jr. was promoted from the practice squad to the 53-man roster for the season finale against the Los Angeles Rams. The undrafted rookie would be making his NFL debut if he gets onto the field.
San Francisco 49ers Goodwin, Marquise · Dec 27, 2018
WR Marquise Goodwin (bruised calf) sat out practice Wednesday, yet remains hopeful of playing in the season finale against the Los Angeles Rams. Despite being less than 100 percent, Goodwin was targeted eight times and caught three passes in the Week 16 loss to the Chicago Bears.
San Francisco 49ers Breida, Matt · Dec 27, 2018
RB Matt Breida (sprained ankle) has been ruled out of the season finale against the Los Angeles Rams. Breida will finish the season as the club's leading rusher (814 yards).
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