49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is dealing with what a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter was a torn ulnar collateral ligament of the right thumb, as well as a fracture in the same thumb, that he suffered in Thursday's loss to the Titans.
Garoppolo finished 26-of-35 for 322 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions for a 44.4 QBR.
"We knew his thumb was hurting him," Shanahan said."We thought he jammed it sometime in the game, so he tells us right when he comes to the bench." With Garoppolo considered day-to-day, Lance could be in line for his first extended work with the starters since before a Week 5 loss to Arizona. And if Garoppolo is unable to heal well enough to play Sunday, Lance would make his second career start against Houston.
Shanahan indicated the decision will come down to not only how Garoppolo feels but also how he looks throwing the ball if he progresses to that stage. As for Lance, Shanahan said the No. 3 overall pick in this year's draft has made good progress while running the scout team The coach pointed to improved decision-making and accuracy, among other things.
"This last month of Trey has been his best consecutive four weeks at practice since we've had him," Shanahan said."He's had a number of good days and he's had some bad days like most guys do, but as far as his consistency and stuff, I feel this last month has been his best."
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