49ers WR Anquan Boldin (hamstring) is inactive for today’s game against the Rams. That leaves Torrey Smith as the #1 WR with Quinton Patton, Bruce Ellington and Jerome Simpson behind him. We'd avoid the entire Niners passing game.

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49ers WR Anquan Boldin (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams.  He played through the injury last week but aggravated the hammy in practice on Thursday and didn't practice on Friday.  He looks like a game-time decision.  We'll find out Boldin's status by noon ET on Sunday, but he's not a recommended fantasy play at less than 100% in a tough matchup. The team website also reports that the Niners are "ramping up" WR Jerome Simpson for his debut. The offseason free-agent addition spent the 1st 6 weeks on suspension and then sat out the Thursday night game in Week 7. Simpson has reportedly impressed coaches with his preparedness, though. We'll see what kind of role awaits. Don't bet on much fantasy impact.

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49ers WR Jerome Simpson has been suspended 6 games for violating the league's substance abuse policy.  He received a 3-game ban last year and was subsequently released by the Vikings.  This latest suspension might end his time in San Francisco.  Simpson is well off the fantasy radar.

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The 49ers have signed WR Jerome Simpson to a 2-year deal, according to ESPN's Field Yates.  Simpson was out of the league last season after drawing a 3-game ban and being released by the Vikings.  But he posted a 48-726-1 line back in 2013 and is averaging 13.8 yards per catch for his career.  The 29-year-old could help the Niners stretch the field but is a long shot to come into any real fantasy football value.

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