The San Francisco 49ers will be without their star quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo when they take on the Oakland Raiders this Sunday. Garoppolo, who has been the starting quarterback for the 49ers since 2017, suffered a high ankle sprain in last week’s game against the New York Jets.
The injury occurred in the fourth quarter when Garoppolo was sacked by Jets defensive lineman Quinnen Williams. Garoppolo was able to finish the game, but it was later determined that he had suffered a high ankle sprain.
Garoppolo’s absence will be a major blow to the 49ers’ offense. He has been the team’s leader in passing yards and touchdowns this season and has been instrumental in the team’s success. His replacement, Nick Mullens, has not seen much playing time this season and will be making his first start of the year against the Raiders.
The 49ers will also be without tight end George Kittle, who is dealing with a knee injury. Kittle is one of the best tight ends in the league and his absence will be felt in the passing game.
The Raiders will be looking to take advantage of the 49ers’ weakened offense. They are coming off a win against the Denver Broncos and are looking to build on that momentum. The Raiders have had success against the 49ers in recent years, winning four of their last five meetings.
It will be interesting to see how the 49ers respond without their star quarterback and tight end. It will be a difficult task for Nick Mullens to fill in for Garoppolo, but he will have the support of his teammates and coaching staff. The 49ers will need to rely on their strong defense if they want to come away with a win against the Raiders.