49ers rule out three receivers against Raiders; Nick Bosa expected back
Demarcus Robinson is also questionable with an ankle injury, while coach Kyle Shanahan said Christian Kirk hurt his meniscus.
The 49ers will face the Raiders without receivers Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel and Christian Kirk after ruling all three out because of injuries. Defensive end Nick Bosa, meanwhile, is expected to return after being given no injury designation.
Evans is sidelined by an Achilles injury, Samuel by a hamstring injury and Kirk by a knee injury. Coach Kyle Shanahan said Kirk had injured his meniscus but did not offer further details. A fourth receiver, Demarcus Robinson, is listed as questionable because of his ankle.
Evans last appeared on Oct. 19, when he aggravated his Achilles. His receiving totals stand at 27 catches, 420 yards and three touchdowns. Samuel, who strained his hamstring on Oct. 11 and has not played since, has 16 receptions, 206 yards and three touchdowns.
The questionable players on defense include safety Marques Sigle with an ankle injury, defensive backs Upton Stout with a shoulder injury and Siran Neal with knee and foot injuries, and cornerback Nate Hobbs with an adductor injury.
Bosa was listed with knee and calf issues. He is expected to make his first appearance since suffering a calf injury in Week 3.
