“Shanahan’s Cryptic Injury Updates: Will Deebo and Jennings Shine or Sit Against the Cowboys?”

As the San Francisco 49ers gear up for a crucial clash against the Dallas Cowboys this Sunday night, excitement is palpable. Yet, there’s a cloud looming over the team as they potentially face the game without their top three wide receivers. Following a season-ending injury to Brandon Aiyuk, the 49ers saw Deebo Samuel hospitalized with pneumonia, casting doubt on his ability to contribute. Coach Kyle Shanahan recently provided updates on Samuel’s status, hinting at optimism after the wideout’s limited practice post-illness. Meanwhile, Jauan Jennings, recovering from a hip issue, is also likely to miss the showdown. With the stakes high, younger players may get their chance to rise to the occasion. It’s a scenario fraught with tension, but also ripe with opportunity. What does this mean for the 49ers as they strive for victory? Let’s delve into the latest developments and what they could mean for the game’s outcome. LEARN MORE

“No, he’s not an IR candidate,” Shanahan told Tolbert and Copeland. “Expect to get him back after the bye week. Haven’t ruled him out yet for this week, but definitely would say he’s doubtful. I’d be surprised if he won’t be back after the bye week.”While Shanahan revealed he doesn’t expect Jennings to land on injured reserve, the 49ers’ coach did say it will be a longshot for the veteran wide receiver to suit up on Sunday against the Cowboys.Following Brandon Aiyuk’s season-ending knee injury, the 49ers’ wide receiver room took another hit when Deebo Samuel was hospitalized with pneumonia Sunday.”Well the fact he was able to be out there and attempt some stuff, to me is good news,” Shanahan told KNBR’s Tom Tolbert and Adam Copeland. “I remember having pneumonia in my early twenties and I did not feel like I could even walk down stairs about a week later.”So, there’s all different types of levels of it. He’s doing much better than, what I’ve learned is pneumonias can be a little bit different. He had kind of a little bit of an unusual one, but he’s doing good enough that he was able to practice today, and hopefully that will continue getting better. And hopefully he’ll be able to help us out on Sunday.”San Francisco also was without wide receiver Jauan Jennings during the 49ers’ Week 7 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs as the 27-year-old deals with a lingering hip injury.After Samuel practiced on Thursday, coach Kyle Shanahan provided an update on the All-Pro wide receiver’s status ahead of Sunday’s matchup with the Cowboys.Download and follow the 49ers Talk PodcastDespite missing a game, Jennings leads all 49ers players with 404 receiving yards this season, offering invaluable insurance as a dependable player in clutch situations when on the field.As San Francisco prepares to face Dallas in a critical game, the 49ers potentialls could be without their top-three wide receivers, opening up opportunities for younger players like rookies Ricky Pearsall and Jacob Cowing.Shanahan offers injury updates on Deebo, Jennings for 49ers-Cowboys originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaThe 49ers are on the verge of must-win territory, but San Francisco could be without its top three wide receivers for this weekend’s “Sunday Night Football” showdown against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi’s Stadium.