Rams remain atop the NFC West
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Rams remain atop the NFC West
| The San Francisco 49ers suffered their second loss of the season against the Kansas City Chiefs Authentic Pierre Garcon Jersey , but they might have lost something more significant than the game with the numerous injuries plaguing the team. None have been more severe than the (possible as of this writing) ACL tear Jimmy Garoppolo could have suffered. Meanwhile the Rams have won again, putting them at the top of the division. Here’s how everything shakes out: Los Angeles RamsThe Rams were in the battle for Los Angeles as they faced the L.A. Chargers Although the Rams secured a convincing 35-23 victory, cornerback Marcus Peters was helped off the field with a limp. It was at first feared to be achilles-related, but it’s been later speculated to be a calf strain. The Rams are now 3-0 and at the top of the NFC West with a two-game lead. Plenty can change over the next 14 weeks, but the division would appear to be all but theirs for the taking.Seattle SeahawksThe Seahawks notched their first win of the year, beating the Dallas Cowboys at Century Link Field 24-13. The Seahawk defense seemed like something from the days of old, sacking Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott five times. Safety Earl Thomas managed to garner two interceptions as well. In fact, Thomas’ antics after the interception and after the game have generated headlines. He bowed in front of the sideline after his second interception. Later on it was reported that Cowboys coaches said, “You ready for the trade tomorrow?” It’s a much needed win for a team dealing with its share of drama.Arizona CardinalsAnd the Cardinals remain winless after their last second loss to the Chicago Bears. This doesn’t mean they didn’t make a game out of it. The fourth quarter was what you want in football games. Sacks, field goals http://www.sanfrancisco49ersteamonline.com/dante-pettis-jersey , and quarterback Sam Bradford getting sent to the pine in favor of rookie Josh Rosen. Rosen didn’t fare much better, throwing a pick that pretty much sealed the game. The Cardinals are now the bottom of the NFC West, although the 49ers could join them depending on what they get from C.J. Beathard.Into Week 4The Rams have a firm hold of the lead and are turning to a battle for NFC dominance overall against the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings were outright embarrassed by the Buffalo Bills Sunday, in a 27-6 drubbing. Yes, the Buffalo Bills who couldn’t decide between Nathan Peterman and Josh Allen. A Buffalo Bills squad that couldn’t muster anything against the Baltimore Ravens or the Chargers. Those Buffalo Bills. Being that it’s a Thursday Night game, expect even more craziness. Meanwhile, the 49ers, and Seahawks can duke it out for who gets second place in this mess. And the Cardinals? Well, you know the answer to that. 1st: Los Angeles Rams; Next: vs. Minnesota VikingsT-2nd: San Francisco 49ers; Next: at Los Angeles ChargersT-2nd: Seattle Seahawks; Next: at Arizona Cardinals4th: Arizona Cardinals; Next: vs. Seattle Seahawks49ers have decision to make with suspended WR Victor Bolden in Week 5 Fooch’s update: The 49ers have a week to decide, so can wait until after the Cardinals game if they want.The San Francisco 49ers have an assortment of injury issues http://www.sanfrancisco49ersteamonline.com/earl-mitchell-jersey , and head coach Kyle Shanahan said they might have to look at bringing in some healthy bodies at various positions.While they figure out who to bring in for Tuesday workouts, the 49ers have a decision to make with regard to wide receiver Victor Bolden. Over the summer, the NFL suspended Bolden for four games due to a violation of the league’s policy on performance-enhancing substances. He was allowed to take part in training camp and the preseason, but the 49ers then placed him on the Reserve/Suspended list as they cut down to 53 players.Bolden’s suspension is over, and the team has until Wednesday to figure out what to do. He currently does not count against the 53-man roster, and the 49ers get a two-day exemption to figure out if they want to release a player to make room for Bolden, or release Bolden to free agency.A year ago, Bolden spent the first 13 games of the season on the 53-man roster, and the final three games on injured reserve. In his 13 games on the roster, Bolden was active for nine games and inactive for four games. He was primarily a special teams player http://www.sanfrancisco49ersteamonline.com/solomon-thomas-jersey , appearing in 122 special teams snaps and 27 offensive snaps. He was the team’s starting kick returner, with 19 returns for 396 yards (20.8 yards per return).The 49ers held onto him through the suspension, and while there was nothing lost in keeping him around, it does suggest they might have a spot for him on the roster. At the time of the suspension announcement, Bolden said he unknowingly used a supplement on the NFL’s banned substance list. He acknowledged needing to take full responsibility for not verifying the ingredients of the supplement, and the 49ers seemed to accept that it was an unintentional mistake.D.J. Reed is currently the team’s starting kick returner, averaging 30.3 yards per return on nine kickoffs. The rules have changed in terms of the kick coverage players being delayed getting down the field, but Reed is fourth in return average, so he’s finding success in the role.There are currently six wide receivers on the depth chart: Pierre Gar莽on, Marquise Goodwin Authentic Laken Tomlinson Jersey , Trent Taylor, Dante Pettis, Kendrick Bourne, and Richie James. Through four games, James has been active once, playing seven offensive snaps and no special teams snaps.If the 49ers want Bolden back on the roster, my guess is they would release James in hopes he gets through waivers and they can sign him to the practice squad. James was an explosive option in the preseason, but has not been able to earn a spot on the game-day roster aside from the one game active when Marquise Goodwin was hurt.The 49ers have two days to make a decision, and I suspect any roster move does not formally happen until Wednesday. |
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