Sun Nov 24 21:30:00 UTC 2024: ## 49ers Face Packers Short-Handed, Purdy and Bosa Among Key Absences
**Green Bay, WI** – The San Francisco 49ers will be significantly depleted for their Week 12 clash against the Green Bay Packers, with several key players ruled out due to injury. The most notable absence is starting quarterback Brock Purdy, sidelined with a shoulder injury. While there’s hope he may return next week against the Bills, his status remains uncertain.
Also missing from the lineup are star defensive end Nick Bosa, wide receiver Jacob Cowing, defensive tackle Kevin Givens, cornerback Charvarius Ward, and, surprisingly, All-Pro tackle Trent Williams. Williams, who played through an ankle injury last week, was deemed inactive after being listed as questionable. His absence is a major blow to an offense already relying on veteran Brandon Allen for his first NFL start since 2021. Jaylon Moore is expected to fill in at left tackle.
To bolster their depleted roster, the 49ers promoted safety Tashaun Gipson from the practice squad and elevated linebacker Jalen Graham and cornerback Nick McCloud. Linebacker Tatum Bethune was placed on injured reserve to make room for Gipson. Offensive lineman Jon Feliciano, whose practice window opened earlier this month, remains on injured reserve and will not play.
The 49ers face a challenging matchup against the Packers, severely hampered by these key injuries. The team’s performance against Green Bay will be a crucial indicator of their resilience and depth heading into the crucial final stretch of the season.
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