The 49ers will likely go into Week 17 with rookie Trey Lance as the starting quarterback. Jimmy Garoppolo is officially listed as ‘doubtful’ with a thumb injury that held him out of practice all week leading up to Sunday’s game against the Texans.
If he is ruled out, this would be the second missed game for Garoppolo this season. He was also absent in Week 5 when the 49ers visited the Cardinals.
Here’s the full status report for Week 17:
