Injuries On Both Sides Ahead Of 49ers Matchup: Patch Patriots Roundup

FOXBOROUGH, MA — If a healthy offensive line at all determines the timing of Drake Maye's first NFL start, then impatient Patriots fans will almost certainly need to wait a bit longer.

In Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers, injuries will certainly be a key storyline as both teams are without some crucial pieces.

For San Francisco, the team remains without star running back Christian McCaffrey and defensive tackle Javon Hargrave, the latter of which is out for the year. Limited at practice this week for the 49ers have been Trent Williams and a laundry list of others, including wide receiver Deebo Samuel.

Samuel, however, did make his return to practice, meaning the Niners could have one of their superstar offensive weapons back for Sunday.

The Patriots aren't likely to be as lucky along their offensive line, as Mike Jordan and Vederian Lowe haven't practiced this week, and Sidy Sow, Caedan Wallace and Mike Onwenu have been limited at points.

Demontrey Jacobs a waiver wire addition for the team who wasn't active in Week 1 or 2, could get the start at tackle against a stellar San Francisco pass rush.

The team will hope to bounce back, regardless of health, from a Week 3 beatdown from the New York Jets. Here's how to catch the game:

• Kickoff: 4:05 p.m.
• Network: Fox
• Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub