49ers pregame: Marlon Mack’s 1st carry won’t occur against Panthers

CHARLOTTE — With the 49ers activating six extensive receivers for today’s sport towards the Panthers, their only surprising participant they opted to continue to keep out is functioning back Marlon Mack.

Mack, signed in 7 days 2 subsequent Elijah Mitchell’s knee harm, did not get a have or an offensive snap in either of the past two online games.

Jeff Wilson Jr. (255 yards, 2.5 yards per carry) continues to be in line to tackle the brunt of the backfield’s carries, despite the fact that the Niners have spelled him typically with Deebo Samuel, a South Carolina native creating his Charlotte debut.

Other backfield options contain veteran Tevin Coleman, rookie Jordan Mason (a single carry) and fullback Kyle Juszczyk. Samuel is their second-leadng rusher (19 carries, 113 yards) wounded quarterback Trey Lance ranks as the 49ers’ No. 3-top rusher (16 carries, 67 yards) and is accomplished for the time just after fracturing his ideal ankle three months in the past.

Coleman was elevated from the exercise squad for a next straight 7 days, although the 49ers employed him only 1 snap in Monday night’s 24-9 earn in excess of the reigning Tremendous Bowl-winner Rams.

Functioning back again Ty Davis-Selling price is progressing from a high-ankle sprain in the Sept. 18 home opener, and he could return as early as upcoming Sunday at Atlanta.

WARD TO Start off?

If Baker Mayfield enhances on his 31st-ranked completion proportion now, it’ll appear towards a prime-rated 49ers defense that is juggling its beginning lineup for the Panthers.

Absolutely free safety Jimmie Ward is predicted to commence in his time debut immediately after missing the to start with four video games, a prolonged absence that he did not anticipate after originally injuring his hamstring Aug. 14. Tashaun Gipson Sr. experienced started off in Ward’s place and nicely complemented second-year basic safety Talanoa Hufanga.

The 49ers’ defensive front will be with out both of its starting off tackles: Arik Armstead (feet) and Javon Kinlaw (knee). Armstead missed their Sept. 25 reduction at Denver, and Kinlaw did not match up for Monday’s get above the Los Angeles Rams, but neither has been dispatched to the wounded reserve list.

Kevin Givens and Hassan Ridgeway are predicted to get started on the inside, with Akeem Spence coming up from the exercise squad to help in the rotation, along with functional defensive ends Kerry Hyder Jr. and Charles Omenihu.

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PANTHERS DEFENSE 

The Panthers are devoid of several starting up defenders: linebacker Frankie Luvu and safeties Xavier Woods and Jeremy Chinn, the latter of whom went on injured reserve past week. Their replacements: Cory Littleton, Juston Burris and Myles Hartsfield.

The Panthers also inactivated large receivers Laviska Shenault Jr. and  Rashard Higgins, cornerback Stantley Thomas-Oliver III, limited end Stephen Sullivan,and offensive lineman Cade Mays.

Up from their follow squad are safety Marquise Blair  and extensive receiver Derek Wright.

OTHER NINERS MOVES

Also not suiting up for the 49ers are remaining deal with Trent Williams (ankle), restricted finish Tyler Kroft (knee) and security Tarvarius Moore (hamstring).

Jaylon Moore will be their third diverse setting up still left tackle in as lots of online games. Colton McKivitz, very last game’s starter, went on injured reserve Saturday with a left-knee sprain. Blake Hance is the instant backup to Moore and Daniel Brunskill is the No. 1 understudy on the inside, according to run-match coordinator Chris Foerster’s description Thursday.

Guard Nick Zakelj will suit up for his probable NFL debut.