49ers WR/offensive weapon Deebo Samuel will have an MRI on his groin today and while he’s expected to miss a little time.

Related players: Brandon Aiyuk, Mohamed Sanu, Jauan Jennings, Jeff Wilson, Elijah Mitchell

The good new is, it’s not considered a major injury, the source said. Samuel was used more as a runner in Week 12 so this may not even create more targets for guys like Aiyuk, Sanu and Jennings. But, it may get Mitchell and Wilson more rushing opportunities. Wilson had just two carries while Mitchell went for 27-133-1 while adding five catches for 33 yards. Owners should probably figure on Samuel missing at least Week 13, with the hope of him returning for Week 14, or at worst, the fantasy playoffs.

49ers RB Elijah Mitchell (ribs, finger) is questionable for Week 12's game against the Minnesota Vikings.

Related Player: Jeff Wilson Jr.

Mitchell could be a game-time decision. If he does play, it would not be surprising to see him only run the ball because of his finger surgery.

49ers RB Elijah Mitchell is doubtful for Week 11 at the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Related Players: Trey Sermon, Jeff Wilson Jr.

Against an inferior opponent, it is best to give Mitchell another week to heal from finger surgery. Look for Wilson to be the lead back Sunday.

49ers RB Elijah Mitchell had a finger fracture. He's going to get it fixed but unclear just yet what his status for this week will be against Jacksonville.

Related players: Jeff Wilson, Trey Sermon

Wagoner went on to say in another tweet that Shanahan said doctors are "pretty optimistic" Mitchell will be OK. And there's a chance Mitchell will be able to practice Wednesday. Wagoner added the team just wants to see how he's doing after getting pin put in finger during procedure. The Niners play the Jags in Week 11, so if they assume they can win the game, maybe sitting Mitchell a week makes some sense. Wilson saw limited snaps behind Mitchell in Week 10 and would likely get a bulk of the work if Mitchell has to miss time. There could even be another Trey Sermon citing if Mitchell is out.

Shanahan said kicker Robbie Gould and running back Jeff Wilson are set to work.

Related players: Elijah Mitchell

Gould’s been on injured reserve with a groin injury and Wilson is on the PUP list with a knee injury. Wilson’s extended time out of action could delay his return to the active roster, the story said so Mitchell should continue to get the bulk of the work for now.

Shanahan said Elijah Mitchell emerged from the game with a rib injury. Said the rookie runner will be limited in practice on Wednesday.

Related players: JaMycal Hasty, Trey Sermon, Jeff Wilson

It seems like Mitchell should be able to play in Week 9 at home against the Cardinals. Hasty got just three carries last week for four yards but reports say Wilson could be back to practice this week as well. The 49ers play a late-afternoon game in Week 9 so owners should probably try to come up with a backup plan just in case Mitchell trends downward this week.

49ers HC Kyle Shanahan told reporters Wednesday that RB Jeff Wilson (knee) is still a few weeks away from being activated from IR.

This is expected and will only muddle the 49ers backfield.

49ers GM, John Lynch, indicated he expects Wilson to make his return this season. “It’s not in the next couple weeks, but kind of beyond that. He’s doing really well,” Lynch said.

San Francisco is desperate for some backfield production as Elijah Mitchell and Trey Sermon have been unimpressive of late. When Jeff Wilson does return he has a legitimate opportunity to lead the backfield.

49ers' RB attrition is wild. Jeff Wilson, Raheem Mostert, Trey Sermon, Elijah Mitchell, JaMycal Hasty all now hurt. TBD on the Week 3 status of the final three.

What does SF do this week? Depends on health developments, but seems there's a good chance they start with a Kerryon Johnson practice squad call-up.

Sermon, Mitchell and Hasty were all injured in Week 2. Sermon appeared to be dealing with a head injury which could cost him time depending on protocols. Mitchell is dealing with a shoulder injury but the hope is he avoided something major. Meanwhile, Hasty is dealing with an ankle injury. It will be a situation to watch as the week goes on leading to Week 3. One problem for owners is the 9ers play on Sunday night against the Packers, so any game-time decisions will cause a need for backup plans.

#49ers RB Jeff Wilson recently underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus, sources say. Wilson is expected to miss four to six months, which means he’ll be sidelined through the start of the regular season.

It appears Jeff Wilson will be sidelined at least four to six months after surgery to repair a torn meniscus. Raheem Mostert and rookie Trey Sermon will most likely split the backfield work to start the season, with fellow rookie Elijah Michell someone to watch during training camp.