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NewsThe San Francisco StandardOctober 25, 2026San Francisco County

Kawakami: Assessing 49ers' needs, injuries, and trade options during the bye week

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Following a 29-20 loss to the Falcons, the 6-1 49ers enter their bye week evaluating potential roster changes, including kicker struggles and the possible need for defensive trades ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline. Key injured players like Mike Evans and Nick Bosa are expected to return on Nov. 8 against the Raiders, providing relief for a bruised roster.

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Why It Matters

The 49ers' decisions on trades, kicker performance, and health management during the will directly shape their pursuit of the NFC's No. 1 playoff seed and a Super Bowl run.

Key Facts

  • The 49ers lost 29-20 to the Atlanta Falcons, bringing their record to 6-1.
  • Kicker Eddy Piñeiro missed his fourth extra-point try and seventh overall kick of the season during the game.
  • Injured players Mike Evans and Nick Bosa are expected to return on Nov. 8 when the Raiders play at Levi’s Stadium.
  • The NFL trade deadline is set for November 10.
  • The 49ers outgained the Falcons 400 yards to 295 yards but committed four turnovers.
  • Wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is out for the season, and De’Zhaun Stribling remains out for several more weeks.
  • Potential trade targets mentioned for the team include defensive players Maxx Crosby and DeForest Buckner, guard Quenton Nelson, and wide receiver Garrett Wilson.

Who's Mentioned

PersonEddy Piñeiro“49ers kicker facing evaluation after missed kicks”PersonGracen Halton“Young defensive player”OrganizationColts“NFL team”PersonDe’Zhaun Stribling“Injured wide receiver”PersonDemarcus Robinson“Injured receiver expected to return”PersonDeForest Buckner“Colts player mentioned as a trade option”PersonTrent Williams“49ers offensive lineman”OrganizationRaiders“Upcoming opponent for the 49ers”PersonMike Evans“Injured player expected to return”PersonMaxx Crosby“Raiders player mentioned as a trade option”PersonRomello Height“Young defensive player”Organization49ers“NFL football team evaluated in the article”PersonQuenton Nelson“Colts guard mentioned as a potential trade target”PersonMark Davis“Raiders owner”PersonNick Bosa“Injured defensive player expected to return”locationLevi’s Stadium“Venue for the upcoming game against the Raiders”PersonMykel Williams“Young defensive player”PersonConnor Colby“Left guard for the 49ers”OrganizationJets“NFL team”OrganizationFalcons“Team that defeated the 49ers”PersonUpton Stout“Cornerback in uniform on an emergency basis”PersonJohn Lynch“49ers general manager”PersonBrock Purdy“49ers quarterback”PersonJaden Dugger“Young defensive player”PersonJack Jones“Cornerback who struggled during the game”PersonRicky Pearsall“Injured wide receiver out for the season”PersonDeebo Samuel“Injured receiver expected to return”PersonFred Warner“49ers player quoted on team improvement”PersonGeorge Kittle“49ers player quoted on the recent loss”PersonGarrett Wilson“Jets wide receiver mentioned as a potential trade target”PersonKyle Shanahan“49ers head coach”