Niners Edge Nick Bosa injured a calf in practice this week and is expected to miss "a few weeks," according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The team reportedly hasn't decided yet whether to place Bosa on IR.
2026 Fantasy Football Impact: Don't Look to San Francisco for Replacement
That decision would likely come before Sunday's game against the Cardinals. If San Francisco made the IR move after that, the Arizona week wouldn't count toward Bosa's four-game minimum.
We'll watch for more on his return timeline, but Bosa looks droppable in shallower IDP leagues. As you're deciding what to do with him, keep in mind that Bosa has just 1 QB hit and no sacks through two games.
His 6 total pressures this season tie for just 31st among all edge players, according to Pro Football Focus. And it's fair to remember that he's coming off an ACL tear. There's potential for that to impact both his performance and further injury risk even upon return.
There's no San Francisco reserve edge that you should look to add and potentially play in Bosa's absence.
