Golden Nuggets: Pierre Garcon the latest in a long line of injuries

It seems like the San Francisco 49ers can’t catch a break. The news is a couple days old at this point, but this is the first I’m writing about it. Garcon was such a pleasant surprise this year and it’s been great to see him produce even in a bad 49ers offense. This isn’t the end of his career with the 49ers by any means — he’ll be back. It’s just a shame to see his season ending this way.

Either way, we’re now looking to the Arizona Cardinals, a team who doesn’t have much hope this year but who should soundly beat the 49ers, especially after the rash of injuries. Everybody important is hurt, and I worry seriously about what’s going to happen to Jimmy Garoppolo if Kyle Shanahan decides to play him this season.

Anyway, I’m about to start a 49-hour charity live stream, so I’m going to get to your links so I can take a nap.

From Behind the Scenes to Starter, Ahkello Witherspoon is Earning His Spot (49ers)

Rookie Report Card: Halfway through the season Witherspoon is head of the class (KNBR)

Pierre Garcon’s injury underscores just how unlucky the 0-8 49ers have been (KNBR)

Trent Brown expected to start at left tackle for 49ers against Cardinals (Biderman)

Jimmy Garoppolo will be 49ers’ backup QB on Sunday (Branch)

Julian Edelman on Jimmy Garoppolo to 49ers: ‘They’re getting a stud (ESPN)

No fine for Fletcher Cox after breaking bone in Joe Staley’s face (Biderman)

49ers: Without Garcon, who will Garoppolo target? (Branch)

Niners Keep Losing Key Performers (NBC)

Kyle Shanahan: ‘You can feel a little different buzz’ (Maiocco)