US Edition49ers’ Ricky Pearsall Jr. Fights Off Ankle, Knee Injuries to Torch Titans
Ricky Pearsall caught six passes for 96 yards despite ankle and knee injuries, helping the 49ers extend their win streak to four, coach Shanahan said.
- On December 14, Ricky Pearsall twisted his ankle on the first play and later left for a knee evaluation, catching six passes for 96 yards as the 49ers beat the Tennessee Titans 37-24 at Levi's Stadium.
- The 49ers had limited Pearsall's looks in recent games, targeting him just nine times across three games, while Brock Purdy and coaches worked to get him more involved and sync routes.
- Brock Purdy delivered efficient passing, completing 23 of 30 for 295 yards and three touchdowns, while Purdy and Pearsall connected on key plays and Christian McCaffrey praised Pearsall's route running and hands.
- Pearsall now faces imaging to assess his knee after visiting the injury tent late in the game, as the San Francisco 49ers enter a three-game gauntlet against Indianapolis, Chicago and Seattle.
- Pearsall's background includes prior PCL and soft-tissue issues, he assumed Deebo Samuel's No. 1 jersey, and Christian McCaffrey said his recovery could push him to a high-end receiver role.
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49ers' Ricky Pearsall faces new injury setback after standout performance in win vs. Titans
Ricky Pearsall is facing another injury setback. He had six catches for 96 yards on Sunday, helping the San Francisco 49ers beat the Tennessee Titans 37-24.
Ricky Pearsall Draws Strong Message After 49ers Beat Titans
The San Francisco 49ers extended their win streak to four games after their 37-24 victory over the Tennessee Titans on December 14 at Levi’s Stadium. One of the standout performers in this contest was wideout Ricky Pearsall.After only recording 14 receiving yards against the Cleveland Browns on November 30 before the Niners’ bye week, Pearsall came out and was a spark for the 49ers, like he was early on in the season before his injury. Pearsall …
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49ers’ Ricky Pearsall Jr. fights off ankle, knee injuries to torch Titans
Pearsall demonstrated what makes him special against Tennessee, catching six passes for a game-high 96 yards with smooth routes and acceleration, his best game statistically since Sept. 21 when he had eight catches for 117 yards against Arizona.
49ers' Ricky Pearsall faces new injury setback after standout performance
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Just when receiver Ricky Pearsall finally got back to his early-season form for the San Francisco 49ers, he’s now dealing with another injury that could impact his availability for the stretch run. Pearsall had six catches for 96 yards Sunday to help San Francisco beat the Tennessee Titans 37-24 to move within one win of clinching a playoff berth. But Pearsall came out of the game with ankle and knee injuries. He hurt his a…
49ers coach shares injury updates on Ricky Pearsall, several others after win vs. Titans
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall endured a physically taxing afternoon in Sunday's win over the Tennessee Titans, leaving the game twice due to injury. Pearsall suffered an ankle injury on the 49ers' first offensive drive but was able to return after being evaluated and receiving treatment from trainers. However, late in the game, he appeared to aggravate his previous PCL injury and did not return. After the game, 49ers head co…
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