The 49ers are back in action and under the spotlight as they host the Chargers.
McCaffrey and Samuel — and the other offensive weapons like running back Elijah Mitchell, who is also back — will be a key storyline to watch for the rest of the season.
Health-wise, how the 49ers look defensively will be worth watching, too. San Francisco lost Jason Verrett for the season when the veteran cornerbackduring practice this week, just as he was nearing a return from a torn ACL. With both Verrett and Emmanuel Moseley out for the season, how the 49ers look at cornerback is a major question they’ll have to answer in the second half.
But with the Seahawks losing to Tampa Bay in Munich, Germany early on Sunday, the 49ers have a chance to get above .500 and pull within half-a-game of first place in the NFC West. And, if the Super Bowl remains the goal, it’s a game the 49ers not only need to win, but win in a way that matches the potential of all their talent.
Follow along with our reporters Cam Inman and Jerry McDonald, columnist Dieter Kurtenbach and other analysts providing their thoughts about the game.
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