Third quarter update: Aiyuk has been getting some rest at times but is on the field and competing enough to remain fantasy relevant. Barring anything else happening in this game, a Kyle Shanahan update tonight or tomorrow will be worth tracking as the 49ers get ready for a short week ahead of Week 3 Thursday Night Football.
Second quarter update: Sideline reporter Laura Okmin said the trainers are working on Aiyuk’s neck and working it pretty hard. He did not come on the 49ers drive that started at 9:49 of the second quarter.
Second quarter update: Aiyuk has been playing, but looks like he is still dealing with something. He was targeted with 13:39 left in the second quarter and the catch was overruled on a challenge. While that was happening, he was a bit slow to get up, with Deebo Samuel giving him a hand.
Update: Aiyuk is returning to the field. He has been dealing with injuries in this matchup, but appears ready to get back in there.
Brandon Aiyuk has his helmet on. He will be back on the field when the #49ers offense begins this next possession.
— Matt Maiocco (@MaioccoNBCS) September 17, 2023
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk went down in the first quarter of the Niners’ Week 2 game against the Rams. He was able to jog off the field on his own and headed to the medical tent on the sideline.
Brandon Aiyuk is headed to the medical tent after this play pic.twitter.com/zEIutOPHg3
— SleeperNFL (@SleeperNFL) September 17, 2023
Before the injury, Aiyuk had two receptions for 25 yards. In Week 1, he led the Niners in receiving yards with 129 over eight catches and grabbed two touchdowns. He appeared to be shaken up after his first catch.
More to come.