49ers travel to Atlanta with injuries limiting roster, may fall short of 48 players
The San Francisco 49ers head to Atlanta for a Week 7 matchup while injuries keep several players out, leaving the team uncertain it can field the full 48‑man game‑day roster.
Key points
- Coach Kyle Shanahan says the 49ers may not reach a 48‑player roster for the game.
- Mike Evans and Nick Bosa are ruled out with injuries.
- Falcons wide receiver Christian Kirk is returning from injured reserve.
- The 49ers enter the contest undefeated.
The San Francisco 49ers will travel to Atlanta to play the Falcons on Sunday, October 25, 2026, in Week 7 at Mercedes‑Benz Stadium.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan said the 49ers may not be able to reach the maximum 48 players on the game‑day roster.
The team has ruled out receiver Mike Evans, who is dealing with a sore Achilles, and defensive end Nick Bosa, who has a calf injury.
Additional players listed as unavailable are receivers Ricky Pearsall, Deebo Samuel Sr., De’Zhaun Stribling and Demarcus Robinson, safety Marques Sigle, and linebackers Garret Wallow and Luke Gifford.
Falcons wide receiver Christian Kirk is set to return from injured reserve.
The 49ers enter the matchup undefeated.
Your questions, answered
Which 49ers players are unavailable for the game against the Falcons?
Receiver Mike Evans, defensive end Nick Bosa, receivers Ricky Pearsall, Deebo Samuel Sr., De’Zhaun Stribling and Demarcus Robinson, safety Marques Sigle, and linebackers Garret Wallow and Luke Gifford are listed as unavailable.
When and where is the 49ers‑Falcons game being played?
The game is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Mercedes‑Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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