49ers to open Hufanga’s practice window; Givens headed to IR

The injury bug has bitten the 49ers again entering Week 14, with multiple players headed to injured reserve. Along with running backs Christian McCaffrey (knee) and Jordan Mason (ankle), Kevin Givens, who suffered a season-ending pectoral injury in San Francisco's 35-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills, will be placed on IR as well. Sunday night was the defensive tackle's first game back from a groin injury that had kept him off the field for four games. The 49ers' defensive line has been devastated with injuries, and the team might need to look outside the building to add depth just in order to field a workable rotation. Defensive tackle Jordan Elliott remains in the concussion protocol, which puts his availability for Sunday's game in jeopardy. Nick Bosa will be evaluated this week for a potential return from an oblique/hip injury that has kept the edge rusher sidelined for two consecutive weeks. Left tackle Trent Williams, like Bosa, will go through an evaluation process before returning to the field. Coach Kyle Shanahan shared better news for Deommodore Lenoir, who suffered a knee contusion in Week 12. The cornerback is expected to return to practice Wednesday along with linebacker...