49ers WR Michael Crabtree tears Achilles

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree suffered a torn Achilles tendon while participating in organized team activities on Tuesday. He will undergo what may be season-ending surgery. There has been no official word from the organization at this time. This injury places added pressure on the development of second year wideout AJ Jenkins and rookie Quinton Patton. Mario Manningham and the recently acquired Anquan Boldin are the 49ers' most two veteran receivers at the top of the depth chart. FANTASY ANALYSIS: This is a big blow to an offense that already lacks proven players at the wide receiver position. Crabtree really seemed to develop a repartee with quarterback Colin Kaepernick in the second half of the season. At 25 years

Michael Crabtree - Michael Crabtree suffers torn Achilles'

Source: The Huddle

San Francisco 49ers WR Michael Crabtree suffered a torn Achilles' tendon during organized team activities Tuesday, May 21, and will undergo what could be season-ending surgery.
Huddle Up: Crabtree's injury wipes out what was expected to be a promising fantasy season; it also has a ripple effect throughout the 49ers, starting with a ding to Colin Kaepernick's fantasy value. A.J. Jenkins and rookie Quinton Patton are the most likely candidates to replace him in the 49ers' lineup, as Mario Manningham is still coming back from a torn ACL and Kyle Williams is more of a return man than a receiver. Don't rule out the 49ers looking for a veteran option to complement Anquan Boldin; Brandon Lloyd is a distinct possibility.

49ers | Mario Manningham may be leader for No. 3 WR job

Source: Footballguys.com

San Francisco 49ers WR Mario Manningham (knee) is expected to be the leading candidate to win the No. 3 wide receiver job if he is healthy during training camp.

Mario Manningham - Niners' Manningham remains on mend

Source: The Huddle

San Francisco 49ers WR Mario Manningham (knee) is not expected to be ready for training camp. He continues to recover after suffering tears to the anterior cruciate and posterior cruciate ligaments in his left knee in a late-season game against the Seattle Seahawks.
Huddle Up: With Michael Crabtree and newcomer Anquan Boldin and Michael Crabtree the unquestioned starters, Manningham was the favorite to win the No. 3 job, but that will definitely be in question if his knee doesn't cooperate, opening the door for Kyle Williams, A.J. Jenkins and rookie WR Quinton Patton among others.

49ers | Mario Manningham not expected to be ready

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San Francisco 49ers WR Mario Manningham (knee) is not expected to be ready for training camp. He continues to recover after suffering tears to the anterior cruciate and posterior cruciate ligaments in his left knee in a late-season game against the Seattle Seahawks.

49ers | No. 3 WR job is wide open

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San Francisco 49ers WRs Anquan Boldin and Michael Crabtree are considered the unquestioned starters, but after that the depth chart battles are wide open. WR Mario Manningham (knee) will be trying to hold off challenges from WR A.J. Jenkins, rookie WR Quinton Patton and WR Kyle Williams (knee). WRs Ricardo Lockette, Chad Hall, Joseph Hastings, Marlon Moore, Chuck Jacobs and B.J. Daniels are also in the mix for roster spots, as the team is rather deep at the position.

Anquan Boldin - 49ers could draft multiple WRs

Source: The Huddle

The San Francisco 49ers could consider selecting more than one wide receiver in the 2013 NFL Draft because WRs Anquan Boldin, Mario Manningham and Kyle Williams are entering the final year of their contracts.
Huddle Up: The Niners spent a first-round pick on A.J. Jenkins last year, but aside from Michael Crabtree they have little in the way of long-term solutions at wide receiver. They also have an abundance of picks this year and could package two or three to move up and grab a quality player in a draft class deep at wideout.

49ers | Could draft multiple WRs

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The San Francisco 49ers could consider selecting more than one wide receiver in the 2013 NFL Draft because WRs Anquan Boldin, Mario Manningham and Kyle Williams are entering the final year of their contracts.

Mario Manningham - Manningham expected to be ready for season

Source: The Huddle

San Francisco 49ers WR Mario Manningham (knee) believes he will be ready for the start of the regular season in 2013. The team is not expecting Manningham to be ready for the start of training camp. On Thursday, March 14, Manningham agreed to accept a $1.8 million pay cut for next season. His 2013 salary has gone from $3.6 million to $1.8 million.
Huddle Up: A role as the Niners' third receiver appears to be in the cards for Manningham with the team dealing for veteran Anquan Boldin to pair with holdover No. 1 wideout Michael Crabtree,

49ers | Mario Manningham expected to be ready for season

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San Francisco 49ers WR Mario Manningham (knee) believes he will be ready for the start of the regular season in 2013. The team is not expecting Manningham to be ready for the start of training camp.

49ers | Mario Manningham accepts pay cut

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San Francisco 49ers WR Mario Manningham has agreed to accept a $1.8 million pay cut for next season. His 2013 salary has gone from $3.6 million to $1.8 million.

Manningham agrees to $2-plus million pay cut - Mario Manningham | SF

Source: Rotoworld Football

Mario Manningham agreed to a pay cut to stay in San Francisco, slashing his base salary from $3.6 million to $1.8 million.

Mario Manningham won't be ready for training camp

Source: Draft Sharks

49ers HC Jim Harbaugh isn't expecting WR Mario Manningham to be ready for training camp.  He went down with a torn ACL and PCL on December 24th.  Manningham won't be draftable in fantasy this summer.  His absence leaves San Fran thin at WR.  Michael Crabtree is locked into the #1 spot.  But Randy Moss and Ted Ginn are free agents, and Kyle Williams is also recovering from a torn ACL.  2012 first-round pick A.J. Jenkins will have every opportunity to win a starting spot.  The 'Niners also figure to bring in some help via the draft and/or free agency.

Mario Manningham - Manningham not expected to ready for camp

Source: The Huddle

San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said WR Mario Manningham (knee) likely will not be ready for the start of training camp.
Huddle Up: Manningham was the team's second-leading pass catcher with 42 grabs in 2012, but this news only adds to the strong probability that the Niners will pursue an outside FA to complement No. 1 wideout Michael Crabtree.

49ers | Mario Manningham not expected to ready for camp

Source: Footballguys.com

San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said WR Mario Manningham (knee) likely will not be ready for the start of training camp.

Manningham won't be ready for camp

Source: FFToday

49ers have question marks at receiver

On Friday, 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh said he didn't expect Mario Manningham, who suffered an ACL tear in late December, to be ready for the start of training camp. Kyle Williams also had a late-season ACL tear, and Randy Moss and Ted Ginn Jr. are unsigned. (

Randy Moss - Moss voiced displeasure over role

Source: The Huddle

San Francisco 49ers impending free-agent WR Randy Moss conveyed his frustration about his role this past season, according to head coach Jim Harbaugh. 'In a competitive way, yes,' Harbaugh said. 'He wants to be involved. We've talked about it many times, suggestions he would make. It's all been positive. It's all been good.' Harbaugh would not say if Moss will return to the team in 2013. 'I don't know about that,' Harbaugh said. 'Next question.'
Huddle Up: You don't even need to read between the lines to see that it was a one-and-done season for Moss in San Fran. The team will get Mario Manningham back from injury, but look for the team to add another wideout in the quest to have the No. 2 slot covered alongside No. 1

A.J. Jenkins still in the 49ers' plans

Source: Draft Sharks

A.J. Jenkins... remember him?  The 49ers selected the Illinois product with the 30th overall pick of this past April's draft.  But he ended up playing just 37 snaps during the regular season and 10 in the playoffs.  Jenkins' only target came in Week 17.  It fell incomplete.  He became the first 1st-round rookie in the past 23 years to finish without a catch.  But the 'Niners say Jenkins is still part of their long-term plan.  "He has a great foundation underneath him so when he has to become a major player in what we do, he can jump right in," OC Greg Roman said last week.  “He’s coming along,” WRs coach John Morton added. “... A.J. works his butt off and he gets better at something every day. The whole thing with him is

49ers | Mario Manningham injury update

Source: Footballguys.com

San Francisco 49ers WR Mario Manningham (knee) said his left knee injury wasn't as bad as originally thought. He said his anterior cruciate ligament was torn, but his posterior cruciate ligament 'was just bruised real bad.'

Early Top 200 for the 2013 Fantasy Football Season

Source: Fantasy Football Xtreme by FFAdvantage

Here’s an early look at my Top 200 for the 2013 fantasy football season. There are a number of factors that will certainly be changing over the next several months so expect to see big changes. Use the comments section at the bottom of this article to tell me where you agree or disagree.

2013 Top 200

1. Adrian Peterson

2. Arian Foster

3. Calvin Johnson

4. CJ Spiller

5. Marshawn Lynch

6. Ray Rice

7. Jamaal Charles

8. Doug Martin

9. Aaron Rodgers

10. Tom Brady

11. AJ Green

12. LeSean McCoy

13. Trent Richardson

14. Drew Brees

15.

Vernon Davis could play Sunday

Source: FFToday

49ers' TE still has to be cleared from concussion

Vernon Davis is anxious to get back on the field with the San Francisco 49ers and help them build momentum for the playoffs during Sunday's regular-season finale against Arizona. He still has to be cleared to play first. Davis practiced in a non-contact black jersey for the second consecutive day Friday and is taking the necessary steps, according to NFL-mandated protocol, to return from a concussion he sustained during last week's loss to the Seattle Seahawks. The 49ers have a pressing need for their starting tight end to return after the team placed starting wide receiver

49ers | Three players miss practice

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San Francisco 49ers WR Mario Manningham (knee), C Jonathan Goodwin (illness) and DT Justin Smith (elbow) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 27.

49ers | Randy Moss, Delanie Walker seeing more PT

Source: Footballguys.com

San Francisco 49ers WR Randy Moss and TE Delanie Walker have been seeing more playing time in the two games without WRs Mario Manningham (knee) and Kyle Williams (knee). Moss played 60.8 percent of the offensive snaps in the games Manningham and Williams weren't playing compared to 36.2 percent of the snaps in the other 13 games. Walker's time increased to 70.4 percent from 54.4 percent in the same games. WR A.J. Jenkins is expected to be active for games from now on, too. However, Jenkins has played in only eight snaps this year and hasn't had a ball thrown to him. WR Ted Ginn Jr. has played on 57 offensive snaps this year and has just two catches for one yard.

Randy Moss: Could See a Bigger Role

Source: RotoWire.com NFL

Randy Moss: With Mario Manningham out for the season, Moss is in line for an expanded role in the 49ers' offense in both Week 17 and the playoffs, the San Jose Mercury News reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

49ers | Mario Manningham injury update

Source: Footballguys.com

Updating a previous item, San Francisco 49ers WR Mario Manningham (knee) must undergo season-ending knee surgery after sustaining torn ligaments in Week 16. He faces a long rehabilitation and is not likely to be available when training camp opens next summer.

49ers | Randy Moss moves up depth chart

Source: Footballguys.com

San Francisco 49ers WR Randy Moss is now the team's No. 2 wide receiver on the depth chart following the season-ending injury to WR Mario Manningham (knee). Moss has pulled in just 26 catches for 406 yards and three touchdowns in limited work this season; however, he saw his snaps nearly double with Manningham out of the picture in Week 16.

49ers TE Vernon Davis 'should' be ready after minor concussion

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

If there is such a thing as a quot;minor" concussion, San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis has apparently recovered from it and "should be available" for Week 17 according to CSN Bay Area's Matt Maiocco. Since the 49ers will be without Mario Manningham because of a serious knee injury, Davis will likely be called upon to produce more in the passing game. Davis has yet to gain clearance to practice or play from an independent neurologist so there is nothing official out to suggest whether he will play or not. FANTASY ANALYSIS: The 49ers were already without Kyle Williams and losing Manningham will further stifle a team that lacks a consistent air attack. Michael Crabtree may be having a career year, but asking the 35-year-old Randy

Mario Manningham has torn ACL and PCL

Source: Draft Sharks

49ers WR Mario Manningham suffered a torn ACL and PCL in Sunday night's loss to the Seahawks.  It puts his status for the start of the 2013 season in doubt.  San Fran is now left with only Randy Moss and rookie A.J. Jenkings behind Michael Crabtree.  It's a concern heading into the postseason.

49ers WR Mario Manningham suffers ACL, PCL tears

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

It looked pretty ugly when 49ers wide receiver Mario Manningham got his left knee all twisted around by the Seahawks' defense Sunday night. The results of his Monday MRI reflect that ugliness. Manningham has a torn ACL and PCL in that knee. His season is definitely over. Manningham signed a modest two-year deal with the 49ers in March, but he gave them little return on their investment, gaining 449 yards and scoring just one touchdown in 12 games. FANTASY ANALYSIS: With tight end Vernon Davis' status unknown due to a concussion, the Niners will now have to depend on Michael Crabtree, Randy Moss and rookie A.J. Jenkings out wide. Obviously, that could be a serious problem for this offense in the playoffs. Manningham did pretty much what I

Mario Manningham - Manningham done for season

Source: The Huddle

Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers WR Mario Manningham (knee) is done for the season due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament and posterior cruciate ligament suffered in the Week 16 game against the Seattle Seahawks.
Huddle Up: The injury looked bad on the field Sunday, and the news was indeed bad Monday. Manningham was the Niners' second-leading receiver (41 catches for 449 yards and a TD) through Week 15 so look for his targets to be spread out among fellow wideouts Michael Crabtree and Randy Moss and TEs Delanie Walker and Vernon Davis (if he plays). This could also open the door for first-round WR pick A.J. Jenkins to see some time in Week 17.

49ers | Mario Manningham done for season

Source: Footballguys.com

Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers WR Mario Manningham (knee) is done for the season due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament and posterior cruciate ligament suffered in the Week 16 game against the Seattle Seahawks.

Manningham tears ACL & PCL, done for season - Mario Manningham | SF

Source: Rotoworld Football

Mario Manningham tore the ACL and PCL in his left knee during Sunday's Week 16 loss to the Seahawks and is out for the season.

Mario Manningham: Tears ACL and PCL

Source: RotoWire.com NFL

Mario Manningham: Manningham tore both the ACL and PCL in his left knee against the Seahawks on Sunday, ESPN.com reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Manningham tears ACL and PCL, done for season - Mario Manningham | SF

Source: Rotoworld Football

Mario Manningham tore his ACL and PCL in Sunday's loss to the Seahawks and is out for the season.

Manningham tears ACL, PCL

Source: FFToday

Out for season

Niners wide receiver Mario Manningham tore his ACL and PCL Sunday night vs. Seattle. Done for season. (Adam Schefter on Twitter)

FF Today's Take: Manningham will almost certainly be placed on injured reserve in the coming days. Manningham will finish his 2012 with 42 receptions, 449 yards and one touchdown. The Niners will rely Michael Crabtree,

49ers | Mario Manningham on crutches

Source: Footballguys.com

San Francisco 49ers WR Mario Manningham (knee) left the team's facility on crutches Monday, Dec. 24.

49ers | Mario Manningham to have MRI

Source: Footballguys.com

San Francisco 49ers WR Mario Manningham (knee) will undergo an MRI on his left knee Monday, Dec. 24, according to head coach Jim Harbaugh. Our View: X-Rays came back negative, so Manningham doesn't have a fracture. We'll see if there's any ligament tears when the results of the MRI are made public. Without Manningham in the lineup we'd see more snaps for Randy Moss and first-round pick A.J. Jenkins.

Mario Manningham suffers knee injury

Source: Draft Sharks

49ers WR Mario Manningham suffered a gruesome knee injury in the 3rd quarter of Sunday night's game.  He fumbled the ball before collapsing to the turf.  Manningham was in obvious pain as he was helped off the field.  He's done for the night and almost certainly done for the rest of the regular season and playoffs.

Mario Manningham - Manningham injures knee in Niners' loss

Source: The Huddle

San Francisco 49ers WR Mario Manningham suffered an apparent left-knee injury in the third quarter of the Week 16 game against the Seattle Seahawks. He was hit low after making a catch, and fumbled the ball before immediately grasping at his left knee.
Huddle Up: Manningham was playing after a 2-week absence, but only had the 1 catch (for 0 yards) on which he was injured. There was no immediate prognosis, but if definitely didn't look good.

Manningham leaves game with left knee injury - Mario Manningham | SF

Source: Rotoworld Football

Mario Manningham was forced from San Francisco's Week 16 game with a left knee injury.

Mario Manningham - Manningham a Week 16 question mark

Source: The Huddle

San Francisco 49ers WR Mario Manningham (shoulder) was listed as a limited participant in practice Friday, Dec. 21, and he is questionable for the Week 16 game against the Seattle Seahawks.
Huddle Up: Manningham, the Niners' second-leading receiver with 41 receptions, hasn't played since Week 13 but would like to suit up for Sunday night's NFC West showdown against the Seahawks.

49ers | Mario Manningham questionable

Source: Footballguys.com

San Francisco 49ers WR Mario Manningham (shoulder) was listed as a limited participant in practice Friday, Dec. 21, and he is questionable for the Week 16 game against the Seattle Seahawks.

49ers | Seven limited during practice

Source: Footballguys.com

San Francisco 49ers FB Bruce Miller (shoulder), WR Mario Manningham (shoulder), DT Will Tukuafu (concussion), LB Ahmad Brooks (shoulder), LB Tavares Gooden (ribs), LB Aldon Smith (shoulder) and CB Tarell Brown (shoulder) were limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 20.

49ers | Week 15 Inactives

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The San Francisco 49ers have declared DL Ian Williams, RB Jewel Hampton, OG Joe Looney, WR Mario Manningham, LB Tavares Gooden, FS Trenton Robinson inactive for Week 15.

Inactives - Week 15

Source: Fantasy Sharks NFL

Updated all the way up until game time. 

Weather Warnings
There are some showers across the NFL with the worst threat being in New England when the 49'ers come to town.  We don't see any reason to change your starting lineups due to it. 

Inactive
WR Davone Bess, WR Dwayne Bowe, RB Ahmad

Mario Manningham ruled out for Week 15

Source: Draft Sharks

49ers WR Mario Manningham (shoulder) has been ruled out for tonight's game against the Patriots.  He had been listed as doubtful after suffering a setback in practice this week.  WR Randy Moss figures to pick up extra snaps, but he's not a trust fantasy option against his old team.  WR Michael Crabtree will continue to dominate targets from QB Colin Kaepernick.

Mario Manningham - Niners rule out Manningham

Source: The Huddle

The San Francisco 49ers have ruled out WR Mario Manningham (shoulder) for Week 15.
Huddle Up: This means a few more targets for Michael Crabtree and TEs Vernon Davis and Delanie Walker, Also don't forget about Randy Moss, who's hoping to show well against his ex-team.

49ers | Mario Manningham ruled out

Source: Footballguys.com

The San Francisco 49ers have ruled out WR Mario Manningham (shoulder) for Week 15.

Mario Manningham - Manningham doubtful for Week 15

Source: The Huddle

San Francisco 49ers WR Mario Manningham (shoulder) did not practice Friday, Dec. 14, and he is listed as doubtful for the Week 15 game against the New England Patriots.
Huddle Up: It looks as if Manningham will miss a second straight week, leaving more work for Michael Crabtree, Randy Moss and TEs Vernon Davis and Delanie Walker.

Mario Manningham doubtful for Week 15

Source: Draft Sharks

49ers WR Mario Manningham (shoulder) is doubtful for Sunday night's showdown with the Patriots. In his absence last week, WR Randy Moss played a season high 50% of the offensive snaps but still finished with just 2 catches on 4 targets. Michael Crabtree is the only fantasy option among San Fran's WR corps.