The San Francisco 49ers are playing the Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. The team entered the game without quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (foot), defensive lineman Kevin Givens (knee), and wide receiver Deebo Samuel (ankle, knee). All three were among San Francisco's seven inactive players.
Below are the 49ers-related in-game injury updates.
G Aaron Banks (knee, questionable)
Aaron Banks went down, grabbing his right leg in the second quarter. He was able to walk off under his own power and head to the blue medical tent for examination.
The 49ers announced that the offensive lineman is "questionable" to return due to a right knee injury.
Banks has started all 16 games this season at left guard. He was replaced by Daniel Brunskill, who, before this game, had seven career snaps at left guard.
LB Dre Greenlaw (back, questionable)
Dre Greenlaw got had his leg bent awkwardly from the impact of teammate Fred Warner during a tackle in the third quarter. He was able to jog off the field.
Surprisingly, the 49ers announced that Greenlaw is dealing with a back injury. He is "questionable" to return. Azeez Al-Shaair replaced Greenlaw.
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