The San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons each released their Thursday practice participation reports, and the 49ers remain a banged up team. The most notable issue might be the downgrading of Alex Boone. He was limited on Wednesday due to a knee issue, and was downgraded to a DNP on Thursday. He might be back fine on Friday, but his status is in question. Jim Tomsula will meet with the media on Friday, and I'd imagine there will be a question about it.
Kenneth Acker sat out practice again, as he is going through the concussion protocol. Garrett Celek returned to practice in limited form, and since he is also in the protocol, that would seem to indicate Acker remains a step behind. Keith Reaser and Dontae Johnson would be competing for the start if Acker cannot go. Reaser missed practice on Wednesday due to a family matter, and was back limited on Thursday with a heavily taped ankle.
Anquan Boldin and Carlos Hyde both were out again. Odds seem slim for either to play given that the team has a bye next week. If they are not 100 percent, the team might as well give them that extra time to get at least close to full health.
49ers injury report
Thursday
Did not participate: CB Kenneth Acker (chest, concussion), WR Anquan Boldin (hamstring), G Alex Boone (knee), RB Mike Davis (hand), RB Carlos Hyde (foot), S L.J. McCray (knee)
Limited participation: LB Navorro Bowman (shoulder), CB Tramaine Brock (shin), LB Ahmad Brooks (shoulder), TE Garrett Celek (concussion), P Bradley Pinion (right calf), CB Keith Reaser (not injury related, ankle)
Full participation: S Eric Reid (chest), T Joe Staley (shoulder)
Wednesday
Did not participate: CB Kenneth Acker (chest, concussion), WR Anquan Boldin (hamstring), LB Navorro Bowman (shoulder), TE Garrett Celek (concussion), RB Mike Davis (hand), RB Carlos Hyde (foot), S L.J. McCray (knee), CB Keith Reaser (not injury related, ankle)
Limited participation: G Alex Boone (knee), CB Tramaine Brock (shin), LB Ahmad Brooks (shoulder), P Bradley Pinion (right calf), S Eric Reid (chest), T Joe Staley (shoulder)
Falcons injury report
Thursday
Did not participate: CB Robert Alford (groin), LB Justin Durant (calf), WR Leonard Hankerson (hamstring), S William Moore (groin)
Limited participation: G James Stone (calf), CB Desmond Trufant (back), WR Nick Williams (hamstring), C Mike Person (ankle)
Full participation: DE Tyson Jackson (ribs)
Wednesday
Did not participate: CB Robert Alford (groin), LB Justin Durant (calf), WR Leonard Hankerson (hamstring), S William Moore (groin), C Mike Person (ankle)
Limited participation: G James Stone (calf), CB Desmond Trufant (back), WR Nick Williams (hamstring)
Full participation: DE Tyson Jackson (ribs)