49ers' Isaac Guerendo: Status in question for Thursday
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Guerendo (foot) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Rams, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Despite operating on a short week between games, the 49ers are keeping the door open for Guerendo to suit up Week 15 following the foot sprain that forced him out of the fourth quarter of this past Sunday's win against the Bears. He was a listed DNP on both Monday and Tuesday. If he's unable to go Thursday, Guerendo will hand off San Fransisco's backfield to Patrick Taylor, with Israel Abanikanda and practice-squad member Ke'Shawn Vaughn available behind him.
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49ers' Isaac Guerendo: Misses another practice
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Guerendo (foot) won't participate in Tuesday's walk-through practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Guerendo will go down as a non-participant on the 49ers' second injury report of the week. With the team facing a quick turnaround ahead of a Thursday night matchup with the Rams, the rookie running back looks like he may be facing an uphill battle to gain clearance after exiting a Week 14 win over the Bears with a sprained foot. Guerendo looked good in his first NFL start, gaining 78 yards and two touchdowns on 15 carries to go with two catches for 50 yards. If the Louisville product ends up missing Thursday's game, Patrick Taylor, Ke'Shawn Vaughn and Israel Abanikanda would represent the 49ers' available options at running back.
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49ers' Isaac Guerendo: Listed as DNP on Monday
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Guerendo (foot) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated injury report, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Guerendo's first career start Sunday against the Bears was fruitful until he exited in the fourth quarter due to a foot injury. Prior to his departure, he notched 128 yards from scrimmage and two rushing TDs on 17 touches. Coach Kyle Shanahan revealed the nature of the injury Monday, calling it a sprain and the running back day-to-day, per Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com. Shanahan also told Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site that the team will "evaluate him over the next few days and see if he's got a shot" to play Thursday against the Rams. If Guerendo ultimately isn't able to go Week 15, he'll pass off the backfield to Patrick Taylor, while Israel Abanikanda (inactive Week 14) and practice-squad member Ke'Shawn Vaughn (two carries for four yards Sunday) will be the reserve options.
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49ers' Isaac Guerendo: Diagnosed with foot sprain
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San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Guerendo has been diagnosed with a foot sprain and will be considered day-to-day heading into Thursday's game against the Rams, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Shanahan said that the team will "evaluate [Guerendo] over the next few days, to see if he'll have a shot" to suit up for Thursday Night Football, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Before exiting Sunday's 38-13 win over the Bears in the fourth quarter, Guerendo compiled 128 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns while operating as San Francisco's lead backfield option. In the event that Guerendo isn't able to play Thursday, Patrick Taylor will be the next man up at running back, with Christian McCaffrey (knee), Jordan Mason (ankle) and Elijah Mitchell (hamstring) all on IR. The 49ers also have Ke'Shawn Vaughn and Israel Abanikanda available behind Taylor.
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49ers' Isaac Guerendo: May have foot sprain
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Coach Kyle Shanahan said after Sunday's 38-13 win over the Bears that Guerendo possibly has a foot sprain, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Guerendo exited in the fourth quarter due to a foot injury after compiling 128 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns. If Guerendo joins Christian McCaffrey (knee), Jordan Mason (ankle) and Elijah Mitchell (hamstring) on the sidelines Thursday against the Rams, Patrick Taylor would be the next man up in a 49ers backfield that also includes Ke'Shawn Vaughn and Israel Abanikanda. A potential return timeline for Guerendo has yet to be established.
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49ers' Isaac Guerendo: Hurts foot after scoring two TDs
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Guerendo (foot) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bears. He rushed 15 times for 78 yards and two touchdowns while catching both of his targets for 50 yards prior to the injury.
Guerendo went to the locker room in the fourth quarter, and he's likely done for the day with the 49ers holding onto a comfortable lead. Prior to the injury, Guerendo excelled in the lead role as San Francisco worked without Christian McCaffrey (knee) and Jordan Mason (ankle), who are both on IR. Patrick Taylor will help the 49ers run out the clock. Guerendo will need to heal up quickly to be ready to face the Rams on Thursday in Week 15.
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49ers' Isaac Guerendo: RBs to Start
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Guerendo is the starting running back for the 49ers with Christian McCaffrey (knee) and Jordan Mason (ankle) out, and Guerendo is worth using as a No. 2 running back in all leagues in Week 14. Chicago has allowed 11 running backs to score at least 12.4 PPR points this season, including four in the past three games, and Guerendo scored 19.2 PPR points in his lone outing this season with at least 11 total touches, which was Week 8 against Dallas. We'll see who the 49ers use to share touches with Guerendo, but the runway is clear for him to have a strong finish to the season, starting with this game against the Bears.
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49ers' Isaac Guerendo: Week 14 Waiver Priority List
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Christian McCaffrey (knee) and Jordan Mason (ankle) are going on injured reserve after both were injured in Week 13 at Buffalo. That means Guerendo will be the No. 1 running back for San Francisco for the remainder of the year. He should be considered at least a top-20 Fantasy running back in all leagues moving forward, and he's worth whatever FAB you have left to make sure you can add him. He only has two games this season with double digits in carries, but he looked impressive in both. He had 10 carries for 99 yards in Week 6 at Seattle, which included a 76-yard run to end the game. And in Week 8 against Dallas, when Mason injured his shoulder, Guerendo took over with 14 carries for 85 yards and a touchdown and three catches for 17 yards on four targets. Patrick Taylor (1 percent rostered) is expected to be the No. 2 running back behind Guerendo, and Taylor is worth adding in deeper leagues for 1 percent of your remaining FAB. But Guerendo has the chance to be a difference maker and should be the top priority off the waiver wire in Week 14.
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49ers' Isaac Guerendo: Week 14 Adds (RB Preview)
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Whatever you have left in your FAB bag should be spent on Guerendo if he's available. He has two games with double-digit touches this season, and he averaged 14.6 PPR FPPG in those two games. As long as he stays healthy, he'll be a borderline top-12 running back in Week 14 and the Fantasy playoffs. The next-man-up philosophy in this offense worked with Jordan Mason earlier this year and has worked with a handful of running backs in the Shanahan era. Mitchell is a potential league winner.
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49ers' Isaac Guerendo: Lead role awaits
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Guerendo is expected to take over as the 49ers' lead back for the remainder of the regular season after head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that both Christian McCaffrey (knee) and Jordan Mason (ankle) are on track to be placed on injured reserve this week, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Shanahan noted that McCaffrey is facing a six-week recovery for the PCL sprain he sustained in Sunday's loss to the Bills, while Mason is dealing with a high-ankle sprain that will keep him out through Week 17, and quite likely, the Jan. 5 regular-season finale in Arizona. The injuries vault Guerendo to the top of the depth chart as the lone healthy back on the 53-man roster, though the 49ers are expected to elevate Patrick Taylor from their practice squad and add another running back to provide further depth ahead of this Sunday's game against the Bears. A rookie fourth-round pick out of Louisville, Guerero has seen limited action this season but has averaged a strong 5.9 yards per carry while scoring two touchdowns on his 42 totes and adding five catches for 19 yards on six targets. Guerendo is a size/speed specimen at six-foot and 221 pounds who recorded a 4.33-second 40-yard dash time at the NFL Scouting Combine. With a three-down role likely in the offing for the final five weeks of the season, Guerendo will be the top waiver-wire priority in fantasy leagues where he's available.
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49ers' Isaac Guerendo: Rips off 15-yard touchdown
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Guerendo took four carries for 19 yards and a touchdown while losing three yards on his only reception in Sunday's 35-10 loss to the Bills.
Guerendo got some extra run in the second half after starter Christian McCaffrey (knee) left the game due to injury at halftime. Jordan Mason (13-78-0) took over as the primary rusher from there on out, but Guerendo benefited from scoring the 49ers' only offensive touchdown in the blowout loss. Mason is the name to grab on waivers this week, but he showed some durability issues handling the starter's role earlier this season in addition to being evaluated for a concussion against Buffalo. Guerendo is more of a stash option for next Sunday's tilt against the Bears, but he carries some appeal for those in deeper leagues with CMC likely done for the year.
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49ers' Isaac Guerendo: Resumes No. 3 role
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Guerendo had one carry for zero yards in Sunday's 23-20 win over Tampa Bay.
With star running back Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) returning to action and backup Jordan Mason (shoulder) healthy, Guerendo was relegated to third on San Francisco's depth chart. The rookie logged just three snaps on offense (five percent) while taking his only touch for no gain. Guerendo produced a pair of strong fantasy performances in the weeks covering for his injured teammates, but managers can safely move on from the Louisville product in such a reduced role.
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49ers' Isaac Guerendo: Week 9 Waiver Priority List
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The 49ers are hopeful Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) will return after their bye in Week 9, but we know that's not guaranteed. And Jordan Mason (shoulder) continues to deal with his injury, which knocked him out of Week 8 against Dallas. Guerendo took over against the Cowboys and had 14 carries for 85 yards and a touchdown and three catches for 17 yards on four targets, and he's worth adding in all leagues for at least 10 percent of your remaining FAB. If McCaffrey is healthy, then Guerendo might not be a factor for San Francisco, but if McCaffrey remains out, along with Mason still hurt, then Guerendo would be a starter in all leagues in Week 10 against Tampa Bay.
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49ers' Isaac Guerendo: Stashes (RB Preview)
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Guerendo is on bye this week, and Christian McCaffrey could be back next week, so don't spend much. But Guerendo just turned 17 touches into 19.2 PPR Fantasy points and is averaging more than six yards per carry. He needs to be rostered.
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49ers' Isaac Guerendo: Takes back seat with starter active
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Guerendo rushed once for two yards and caught his only target for five yards in Sunday's 28-18 loss to Kansas City.
Guerendo was coming off of his best game as a pro last week (10-99-0), but the rookie took a back seat to Jordan Mason (shoulder) who was able to suit up after suffering a sprained AC joint against the Seahawks in Week 6. The 24-year-old Guerendo saw just two touches when the dust settled from Sunday's loss, fumbling on his lone carry despite not losing possession. With Mason handling his usual workload and Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) nearing a return, it appears that Guerendo can safely be returned to the waiver wire ahead of next Sunday's tilt against the Cowboys.
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49ers' Isaac Guerendo: Impressive in expanded role
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Guerendo rushed 10 times for 99 yards in the 49ers' 36-24 win over the Seahawks on Thursday night.
The rookie saw the most robust volume of his young career in the victory, as Jordan Mason's multiple exits from the game due to a shoulder injury left Guerendo as the lead back for all but one play in the second half. Guerendo had scuffled to just 23 yards on nine carries when he took the handoff on the opening play of the 49ers' final possession, a play on which he broke off a 76-yard run up the right side of the field that he nearly scored on. The rookie fourth-round pick was caught from behind but made sure his momentum didn't carry him into the end zone as he went down, forcing the Seahawks to burn two timeouts before Kyle Juszczyk scored a game-sealing six-yard touchdown. San Francisco has 10 days before a Super Bowl rematch with the Chiefs on Sunday, Oct. 20, but if neither Mason nor Christian McCaffrey (Achilles/calf) is able to suit up for that contest, Guerendo would be in line to serve as San Francisco's No. 1 back for that marquee battle.
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49ers' Isaac Guerendo: Season-high 22 yards
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Guerendo rushed five times for 22 yards and was not targeted in Sunday's 24-23 loss to Arizona.
Guerendo backed up Jordan Mason (14-89-0) as the rookie had been through the previous four games this season. The 24-year-old Guerendo produced his highest rushing total of his young career while returning a kick for 32 yards in the upset loss. There isn't enough volume currently for the Louisville product to warrant fantasy consideration against the Seahawks on Thursday.
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49ers' Isaac Guerendo: Fumbles lone touch on offense
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Guerendo lost a fumble on his lone carry Sunday, failing to gain any yards while earning zero targets in a blowout win over the Patriots.
Guerendo had a nightmarish game that resulted in a negative fantasy score for anyone bold enough to play the sparsely-used backup against New England. In an effort to not be too harsh on the rookie, it should be noted that he gained 23 yards on San Francisco's only kickoff return Sunday. While Christian McCaffrey (calf/Achilles) mends on IR, it would take another injury to current starter Jordan Mason to give Guerendo fantasy value in most leagues heading into a Week 5 tilt against Arizona next Sunday.
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49ers' Isaac Guerendo: Earns five carries Sunday
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Guerendo rushed five times for 19 yards in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Rams.
The five carries marked a new high-water mark for the rookie after receiving just one carry for no gain in his first two appearances with San Francisco. Guerendo was spelling fill-in starter Jordan Mason (19-77-0) on Sunday, a situation that could repeat itself against the Patriots on Sunday. The 2024 fourth-round pick only warrants fantasy consideration in the event that Mason is unable to suit up in the coming weeks.
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49ers' Isaac Guerendo: No touches on 13 snaps
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Guerendo (groin) suited up for Monday's season opener against the Jets but did not record a touch in a 32-19 win.
Guerendo made the 49ers' 53-man roster but was battling a groin injury heading into Week 1. The fourth-round pick out of Louisville got the green light and wound up logging 10 snaps on special teams and three on offense. Starter Christian McCaffrey (calf/Achilles) did not suit up for this contest, allowing Jordan Mason (28-147-1) to go off against the Jets. Guerendo appears to be next in line should San Francisco need a runner behind CMC or Mason this season.
