San Francisco 49ers CB Jimmie Ward has been ruled out for his third straight game. Look for Rashard Robinson to once again start in his place. Having played in 180 snaps this season, Robinson is the 49ers' highest-graded cornerback, per advanced statistics site Pro Football Focus. In fact, he is the team's highest-graded player period, not counting ILB NaVorro Bowman, who is out for the season with a torn Achilles.
Matt Maiocco of CSN Bay Area has reported that Ward could return after the bye week.
San Francisco 49ers Injury Report
Out: CB Jimmie Ward (quadricep)
Questionable: LB Ahmad Brooks (groin), DT DeForest Buckner (foot), DT Glenn Dorsey (knee), S Jaquiski Tartt (quadricep)
Buffalo Bills Injury Report
Doubtful: DT Marcell Dareus (hamstring)
Questionable: LB Zach Brown (foot), DT Corbin Bryant (ankle), TE Charles Clay (knee), T Cordy Glenn (ankle), T Cyrus Kouandjio (ankle), C Patrick Lewis (knee), P Colton Schmidt (right quadricep), CB Corey White (shoulder), S Aaron Williams (ankle)
San Francisco 49ers Friday Practice
Did Not Practice
CB Jimmie Ward (quadricep)
Limited Participation
LB Ahmad Brooks (groin), DT DeForest Buckner (foot), DT Glenn Dorsey (knee), S Jaquiski Tartt (quadricep)
Full Participation
DT Arik Armstead (shoulder), G Zane Beadles (ankle), LB Tank Carradine (toe), DT Quinton Dial (knee), WR Jeremy Kerley (ankle), TE Vance McDonald (hip)
Buffalo Bills Friday Practice
Did Not Practice
DT Marcell Dareus (hamstring), T Cyrus Kouandijo (knee)
Limited Participation
LB Zach Brown (foot), DT Corbin Bryant (ankle), TE Charles Clay (knee), T Cordy Glenn (ankle), C Patrick Lewis (knee), P Colton Schmidt (right quadricep), CB Corey White (shoulder), S Aaron Williams (foot)