Tight end George Kittle is expected to make his 49ers season debut Sunday in Denver, where the 49ers may be without starting defensive tackle Arik Armstead (foot).
Regardless, it’s not a one-man band in the backfield, with Garoppolo working as the handoff maestro.
Wilson is a favorite of coaches and teammates, but as Foerster noted: “Jeff’s thing has been, out of all of it, has been durability. He runs like a big back. He runs physically. He runs tough. … With all of them, you just can’t wear them out. That’s why you have to have a couple guys back there that can tote the rock, even on the good running teams.
“When you look at Cleveland, who’s an excellent running team, they’ve got the two runners, you’ve got Chubb and you’ve got Hunt. … There’s traditionally, always a second guy, so it’s not going to be Jeff Wilson, just toting the mail every single snap.” Wilson had 18 carries against the Seahawks, and Davis-Price had 14 while, unbeknownst to him and the 49ers, the rookie was playing on a high ankle sprain, an injury that will keep him out Sunday and maybe shelve him a month. Samuel had just four carries, but he took one for 51 yards.“At the end of the day, they’re going to try to feature Deebo and try to get him all of his touches,” Broncos defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero said Thursday.
Kittle injured his groin Sept. 5 and missed the first two games this season. He resumed practicing last Friday.Defensive tackle Arik Armstead is questionable to play, after not practicing all week because of a foot issue; he was not seen Wednesday in an orthopedic stabilizing boot. That spot might be where the 49ers are deepest. Starting next to Javon Kinlaw could be Kevin Givens, Hassan Ridgeway or even the versatile Charles Omenihu. Practice-squad options include Alex Barrett and Akeem Spence.
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