So, of course, there was some speculation that Witherspoon might be available tonight. Not necessarily start, but at least be active. That wasn't the case. His name was among the list of inactive players.
That doesn't mean Witherspoon, who suffered a foot sprain during Week 3, isn't healthy enough to play. Matt Barrows of The Athletic notes that the third-year cornerback feels 100-percent and is expected to make his return to the football field for the 49ers' Week 11 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals.
The fact that Witherspoon was limited this past week had more to do with the decision to sit him out.
Ahkello Witherspoon feels 100 percent and is expected to be back for next week's game against the Cardinals. But he didn't practice in full during the week, which is why he's inactive today.
— Matt Barrows (@mattbarrows) November 11, 2019
Witherspoon has to wait six more days to get back on the football field.