The San Francisco 49ers know they gained momentum in the Week 6 win and they also know that it will be difficult to maintain as the team faces the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night. Both teams are desperate for a win while Colin Kaepernick is fighting for his career with the franchise. Injuries will impact this matchup the most as the 49ers are hopeful they have Carlos Hyde ready to play while Vernon Davis and Anquan Boldin could be limited.
After dealing with a foot injury for most of the week, Hyde is expected to play on Thursday night and start. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, Hyde is good to go for Week 7 as the running back is not expected to be limited in any way. Rushing against the Seahawks will not be easy. The team ranks 13th in overall run defense. However, in last week's loss to the Carolina Panthers, they allowed the team to run for 135 yards. The 49ers are capable of repeating that success with Kaepernick's running abilities and Hyde on the field. With Reggie Bush dealing with a calf strain, the 49ers are counting on the legs of Hyde and Kaepernick.
Hyde is not the only player that is hurting for the 49ers. Vernon Davis is getting healthy as the team is hopeful they can give him more time on the field as the tight end fights trade rumors. Davis has burned the Seahawks in years past. He is coming off three games of dealing with a bruised knee while being replaced by Garrett Davis. The veteran might be healthy, be he is not worth investing in for fantasy. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the 49ers are willing to trade Davis and he is open to the idea. If the tight end can get on the field and make some good plays against Seattle, he will have a lot of interest in him.
Anquan Boldin is also limited. The wide receiver is expected to be a game-time decision thanks to a hamstring injury. That would be a huge blow for Kaepernick as Bolin has been one of his main threats down field. If he cannot play, Torrey Smith becomes very important. Kaepernick is looking to have a big game against Seattle for the first time. The quarterback is 1-5 against the team so having Boldin healthy on the field would be a huge help.
"They're a good defense. I'm not going to take credit away from them and what they've been able to do," Kaepernick said, via the WashingtonTimes.com. "I do have to go out and I have to perform better."
