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49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk not expected to play vs. Giants, per report
Sep 21, 2023 at 1:37 PM
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According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver
Brandon Aiyuk is not expected to suit up for tonight's game against the New York Giants. On Wednesday, the team listed the star wideout as "questionable" due to a shoulder injury.
Aiyuk suffered the shoulder injury on his first catch, a 13-yard reception, in San Francisco's opening drive against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. He was in and out of the lineup throughout the Week 2 contest and was limited during the 49ers' light practices this week.
San Francisco drafted Aiyuk (6-0, 200) out of Arizona State with the No. 25 overall pick in 2020. The 25-year-old has registered 11 receptions for 172 yards and two touchdowns through two games this season.
On Wednesday,
Josina Anderson of CBS Sports reported that cornerback
Ambry Thomas (knee), also listed as "questionable" for the game, is expected to play.
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