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The San Francisco 49ers and New Orleans Saints released their injury reports, and we have one new addition for each team. 49ers defensive tackle Quinton Dial was added as limited due to an eye injury. Matt Barrows tweeted that Dial was poked in the eye. Saints wide receiver Robert Meachem sat out practice on Thursday due to an ankle injury.
Patrick Willis and Dan Skuta both sat out practice for the second straight day. Earlier in the day, Vic Fangio said Willis was questionable for Sunday at this point, but if he did not get into practice before the end of the week, he would more likely be doubtful. I would be surprised if either Willis or Skuta played on Sunday, but we'll see what Friday's practice report brings.
If Willis cannot go, Chris Borland will get a second consecutive start in his place. The more "interesting" absence would be Skuta because it would likely mean full starting reps for Aaron Lynch. The 49ers have used Lynch in the nickel, but this would likely mean close to a full workload. It could also mean Corey Lemonier gets some work, but I am anxious to see Lynch in base downs.
49ers injury report
| Player | Pos. | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game Status |
| Tramaine Brock | CB | toe | Limited | Limited | ||
| Quinton Dial | DT | eye | Not on report | Limited | ||
| Frank Gore | RB | hip | Limited | Limited | ||
| Brandon Lloyd | WR | hamstring | Limited | Limited | ||
| Dan Skuta | OLB | ankle | DNP | DNP | ||
| Justin Smith | DT | not injury related | DNP | Full | ||
| Ian Williams | NT | shin | Limited | Limited | ||
| Patrick Willis | ILB | toe | DNP | DNP |
Saints injury report
| Player | Pos. | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game Status |
| Jonathan Goodwin | C | knee, ankle | Limited | Limited | ||
| Jimmy Graham | TE | shoulder | Full | Full | ||
| David Hawthorne | LB | hand | DNP | DNP | ||
| Mark Ingram | RB | shoulder | Limited | Limited | ||
| Robert Meachem | WR | Ankle | Not on report | DNP | ||
| Khiry Robinson | RB | forearm | DNP | DNP | ||
| Kenny Stills | WR | thigh | Limited | Limited | ||
| Zach Strief | OT | chest | DNP | DNP | ||
| Pierre Thomas | RB | rib, shoulder | DNP | DNP |
STATUS DEFINITIONS:
BOLD-Indicates change in status
Out - player definitely will not play
Doubtful - at least 75% chance player will not play
Questionable - 50-50 chance player will not play
Probable - virtual certainty player will be available for normal duty