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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Sep 1749ers Rework Passing Game After Losing Stribling for 10 Weeks and Tonges for Season
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Sep 17Summary
- De'Zhaun Stribling is expected to miss 10 weeks, forcing San Francisco to reshape its passing attack despite an impressive Week 1 showing.
- Jake Tonges' season-ending knee injury against the Rams deepens the disruption, removing another target from the 49ers' receiving mix.
- Those losses test whether the Niners can sustain their early form while adjusting personnel and play-calling over the next two months.
- The bigger question is whether San Francisco can stay competitive with the NFC's top contenders until Stribling returns.
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How will Kyle Shanahan restructure a depleted passing attack after losing key offensive weapons in a costly Week 1 victory? Could an unexpected string of early-season injuries force San Francisco to make a desperate free-agent move to stay competitive?