NFL News

The Vikings will have to try to get to 2-0 without the help of wide receiver Jordan Addison. Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said at his Friday press conference that Addison is not going to play against the 49ers. Addison left last Sunday’s win over the Giants with an ankle injury and has not practiced this week. The Vikings could …

The Bears will be taking as much time as they can before making final decisions about whether wide receivers Keenan Allen and Rome Odunze will play against the Texans on Sunday. Head coach Matt Eberflus said at his Friday that both players will be listed as questionable this weekend. Allen missed practice all week with a heel injury while Odunze …

Why Shanahan believes O’Connell’s Vikings offense poses problems originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Kyle Shanahan is well aware that a Kevin O’Connell-led Vikings offense can cause the 49ers a headache for a second consecutive season on Sunday. During the latest episode of NBC Sports Bay Area’s “49ers Game Plan,” which debuted Friday night, Shanahan explained to Greg Papa …

There is some positive news on the injury front for the Rams offensive line, but one member of the front underwent surgery. Via multiple reporters, head coach Sean McVay said in his Friday news conference that right tackle Rob Havenstein is set to play against the Cardinals on Sunday after missing last week’s season opener with an ankle injury. Havenstein …

Giants coach Brian Daboll said earlier Friday he has “no concern” about rookie receiver Malik Nabers’ knee injury. The status report seconded that. Nabers was a full participant in Friday’s practice and has no designation for Sunday’s game against the Commanders. Nabers said his knee didn’t “feel right” during Thursday’s practice, so the team elected to play it safe with …

The Browns will have defensive ends Myles Garrett (foot) and Za’Darius Smith (back) on Sunday. Both returned to the practice field Friday and neither has a designation. Smith downplayed his absence Thursday as “more a vet day” for rest than a back injury that kept him out. Garrett, though, concedes that there is something to his foot issue, which he …

After returning to practice on Friday, Ravens outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy is listed as questionable for Sunday’s matchup with the Raiders. Van Noy (eye) was limited in the day’s session after he did not participate on Wednesday and Thursday. Van Noy recorded a tackle and a quarterback hit last week against the Chiefs. Cornerback Nate Wiggins (neck/concussion) has been …

Left tackle Taliese Fuaga and cornerback Marshon Lattimore remained out of practice on Friday, but the Saints haven’t ruled either player out for Sunday’s game against the Cowboys. Fuaga and Lattimore are both listed as questionable for Week Two. Fuaga was limited by a back injury Wednesday before sitting out the next two days. Lattimore missed all three days of …

Linebacker Terrel Bernard’s pectoral injury is not season ending. Bills head coach Sean McDermott confirmed what was reported earlier Friday: Bernard will miss multiple weeks with a strain. The Bills continue to discuss whether to put Bernard on injured reserve, though that seems likely. “Unfortunately, he’s going to be out multiple weeks,” McDermott said, via Chris Brown of the Bills …

Despite not practicing all week, quarterback Jordan Love is being listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Colts. Head coach Matt LaFleur kept the possibility alive of Love playing on the table in his Friday press conference. The Packers’ QB1 suffered an MCL injury during last Friday’s season opener against the Eagles. “He’s doing good,” LaFleur said, via Wes …

The Steelers list Russell Wilson as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Broncos, but coach Mike Tomlin announced that the team is preparing for Justin Fields to start. Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports the Steelers also plan to have Fields start the home opener Sept. 22 against the Chargers before reassessing Wilson’s injured calf. Wilson originally injured his …

The Cowboys’ depth at tight end will be tested Sunday against the Saints. Only two Dallas players have designations for Week 2, and both play tight end. John Stephens (hamstring) already is ruled out, and starter Jake Ferguson (knee) is doubtful. Luke Schoonmaker, a second-round pick in 2023, is expected to make his first career start. He played 368 snaps …

The 49ers don’t yet know when receiver Ricky Pearsall will return, but the fact that he will is a miracle. Pearsall continues to improve day by day after being shot in the chest Aug. 31 during an attempted robbery. “I was just talking to him yesterday,” coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday, via David Bonilla of 49erswebzone.com. “He just started working …

O’Connell details challenges 49ers, Purdy present to Vikings originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell has proved he can beat the 49ers after pulling off a 22-17 primetime upset last season in Minneapolis. Neither team was at full health in that contest, though — Trent Williams, Deebo Samuel and Justin Jefferson all were sidelined with …

Why Vikings running back Jones reminds Shanahan of CMC originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming Note: Watch Kyle Shanahan’s full “49ers Game Plan” interview with Greg Papa on NBC Sports Bay Area immediately following “Giants Postgame Live” on Friday night. Veteran Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones greatly is admired by 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan. Shanahan has watched …