The San Francisco 49ers could be getting some unexpected speed injected into their receiving corps late in the 2025 season.

Things are looking good in terms of injuries for the 49ers coming out of a 37-24 win over the Tennessee Titans, but the status of wide receiver Ricky Pearsall Jr. won’t be known until later

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By placing Aiyuk on the reserve/left squad list, the 49ers sent the message that they don't need him anymore. And then, to really drive that point home, on Sunday, the 49ers made sure to showcase Aiyuk's replacement, Ricky Pearsall, by giving him 7 targets. He caught 6 of them for 96 yards.

Two defensive stars were lost for the season. Their QB missed multiple games. Still, here are the 49ers are, a game out of the No. 1 seed.

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It's clear the 49ers are relying on Pearsall to become Aiyuk's successor in the receiving corps — this season and in the future.

Indianapolis Colts' head coach Shane Steichen confirmed on Monday that Phillip Rivers will start in next week's game against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night football. This announcement by Steichen doesn't come as a surprise. In Rivers' return to action against Seattle, he provided needed stability at the quarterback position.

Green Bay’s loss was huge for the 49ers’ path to the No. 1 seed. Now, the Niners need the Rams to lose Thursday to Seattle and win out. Likely? Not really. The 49ers currently have a 17 percent chance to win the division, per ESPN’s FPI.