Brian Westbrook could make his 49ers regular-season deb...

Sep 10, 2010

Brian Westbrook could make his 49ers regular-season debut Sunday, it's unlikely the running back will have anything more than a cameo.

Westbrook insisted he is healthy -- "about 100 percent," he said Thursday -- but offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye sounded reluctant to press his luck when it comes to the running back's balky hamstring.

"My biggest concern with a player that doesn't go through the offseason program and training camp is that you run the risk of a setback from a strain or a pull, and that's what happened to him," Raye said.

He has been limited in practice since. Eventually, the 49ers envision him as dual-threat out of the backfield with Frank Gore.

But, Raye said, not "until he gets ground into shape, football-shape, and he's feeling good physically about himself."

"I think I'm ready to play," Westbrook said. "I mean, Jimmy's the coach, so it's his decision as far as who plays and how much, so whatever he says goes, but I'm ready to play."

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Update on Gardner Minshew: Broken collarbone, out for season

Ian Rapoport

yesterday · 7:57 PM EST

A quick update on Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew: he suffered a broken collarbone against the Broncos and is out for the season.

Fantasy Impact:

We had just posted the quote from head coach Antonio Pierce, saying it didn’t look good. It turned out it wasn’t good. Minshew looked like he was in a lot of pain after taking the his late in the game. Now we have an understanding of that pain. Desmond Ridder came on in relief and the team is expected to activate Aidan O’Connell this week from injured reserve. The Raiders visit Kansas City on Friday.

Antonio Pierce on Gardner Minshew injury: ‘It doesn’t look good.’

Adam Schefter

yesterday · 7:53 PM EST

Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce said “It doesn’t look good” in regards to the shoulder injury to quarterback Gardner Minshew.

Fantasy Impact:

Minshew went down late in the game against the Broncos after taking a sack and looked to be in quite a bit of pain. He’ll undergo further testing to determine the severity of the injury.

Desmond Ridder came on in replacement. He went 5-of-10 for 64 yards and was sacked twice. If Minshew is to miss time, which looks very likely, the Raiders may look to see what they have in the former Falcons quarterback. Vegas is also expected to have Aidan O’Connell back this week. The Raiders are on a short week as they head to Kansas City on Black Friday.

Romeo Doubs ruled out with concussion

Green Bay Packers

yesterday · 6:48 PM EST

Packers WR Romeo Doubs was ruled out of Sunday’s game against the 49ers with a concussion.

Fantasy Impact:

Doubs suffered the injury while attempting a catch in the end zone and landing hard on the back of his helmet. Doubs will not return tonight and it’s almost certain he’ll be ruled out for Thursday night against the Dolphins. If that’s the case, his next chance to return would be the following Thursday against the Lions.