"Presumably, Eric Kendricks will take over after his three-game onboarding since a Nov. 26 arrival. Curtis Robinson started the previous three games there but hasn't suited up since then. With Dee Winters (ankle) also suspect and Nick Martin (concussion) on injured reserve, the 49ers are adding eighth-year veteran Kyzir White to their practice squad, where they could also call up Jalen Graham."
"Quarterbacks Brock Purdy and Jalen Hurts are on the NFL's marquee hyping this matchup, but don't overlook Christian McCaffrey and Saquon Barkley, the league's rushing champions in 2023 and '24, respectively, who've run for 1,202 and 1,107 yards this season. The 49ers' run defense is reeling, as if you didn't see the 18 missed tackles and 180 rushing yards allowed Saturday night against Seattle. The 49ers have allowed 290 rushing yards on 61 carries over the past two games."
Playoff football returns as the 49ers prepare for a wild-card game at Philadelphia with a thin middle linebacker room after Tatum Bethune's season-ending groin tear. Fred Warner is not expected back until at least the NFC Championship. Eric Kendricks is expected to take over the "Mike" role after arriving Nov. 26, while Curtis Robinson and Dee Winters remain uncertain and Nick Martin is on injured reserve. The team added Kyzir White to the practice squad and could call up Jalen Graham. The run defense has struggled, allowing 290 rushing yards on 61 carries over the past two games, while Philadelphia ranks first in red-zone efficiency.
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