San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne's role in the team's passing attack has diminished after George Kittle returned from injured reserve in Week 7 and as Jauan Jennings' health improved in recent weeks. Bourne made a splash with back-to-back 142-yard games in Weeks 5 and 6, but has just eight catches on nine targets for 111 yards in the four games since. His stock will fall further still in Week 11, as Ricky Pearsall (knee) will return to the lineup after missing the 49ers' last six games. Bourne's snap share, already decreasing in recent weeks, should take a significant hit on Sunday. Brock Purdy's (toe) return this week won't have the same impact on Bourne as it might have with Pearsall out of the picture. Bourne projects as a WR5 against the Arizona Cardinals' middling pass defense and should be left out of starting fantasy football lineups.

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Across nine games played this season, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne has hauled in 31 catches for 482 yards on 42 targets. The vast majority of Bourne's production came in a two-week stretch in early October, when he recorded 15 catches for 284 yards on 20 targets. The 49ers' pass-catching corps has gotten healthier in recent weeks thanks to the returns of wide receiver Jauan Jennings and tight end George Kittle, which has shrunk Bourne's role in the offense. Over his last two games played, Bourne has recorded three catches for 53 yards on three targets. Heading into their Week 11 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals, San Francisco will welcome wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (knee) back to the lineup for his first game since Week 4. Pearsall's return should only further limit Bourne's opportunities for playing time. Bourne should be off the radar of fantasy managers heading into Week 11.

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne caught his only target of the game for 19 receiving yards in Sunday's 42-26 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Bourne has maintained a steady presence on the 49ers' offense while Ricky Pearsall (knee) has been out, but has had little to show for it in recent weeks. After blowing up for a pair of 142-yard games in Week 5 and Week 6, Bourne has averaged 2.3 targets and 27.8 yards per game over the last four weeks. With Pearsall's return supposedly not far off, Bourne's viability in fantasy football is trending downward and would come to an end entirely if and when Brandon Aiyuk (knee) comes back. Even if Pearsall remains out for San Francisco's Week 11 meeting with the Arizona Cardinals, Bourne's ongoing cold streak limits his flex appeal.

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne is in line for another start on Sunday when the team hosts the Los Angeles Rams. The last time the divisional rivals squared off, in Week 5, Bourne exploded for 142 yards on 10 catches. Bourne was pushed to the top of the pecking order in the Niners' passing attack in that game due to the injury-related absences of Ricky Pearsall (knee), Jauan Jennings (ankle, shoulder), and George Kittle. Pearsall will miss a fifth consecutive game in Week 10, but Bourne will share the field with a healthy Jennings and Kittle this time. Since both returned to action in Week 7, Bourne has registered a total of seven catches for 92 yards on eight targets. Bourne projects as a lower-end WR4 in Week 10, making him a flex candidate in deeper leagues but not a must-start by any stretch.

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne will get another shot at starting when the team clashes with the New York Giants in Week 9. Ricky Pearsall (knee) will miss his fifth straight game, allowing Bourne to stand in again. Mac Jones (knee), with whom Bourne has demonstrated a solid rapport, will get his seventh start on Sunday, in place of Brock Purdy (toe), who is listed as questionable. The Giants have given up the most yards and third-most receptions to opposing wide receivers, but fantasy football managers will have to think twice before plugging Bourne into lineups. With Jauan Jennings' (ankle, ribs, shoulder) health improving and George Kittle back from injured reserve, Bourne's target share over the last two weeks sits at 11%. Bourne is projected as a borderline WR4/5 in Week 9, and deserves consideration only in deeper leagues.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne will likely be in the team's starting lineup for Week 8 with Ricky Pearsall (knee) declared out. With Pearsall out in Weeks 5 and 6, Bourne exploded for 142 receiving yards in both games. His production cratered in Week 7, however, to two catches for 14 yards on two targets, while Jauan Jennings (ankle, ribs, shoulder) earned seven. An increasingly healthy Jennings could remain a focal point on offense, and George Kittle's target share will assuredly grow after being used almost exclusively as a blocker in his return from injured reserve last week. Bourne's rapport with Mac Jones (knee, oblique), who will start again in Week 8, may be for naught with the increasing number of mouths to feed. Bourne projects as a borderline WR3/4 and will be a tough start against a Houston defense that ranks fourth in fantasy points allowed to wide receivers.

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne has shined of late. Although the wideout still hasn't scored a touchdown, he's certainly made up for it by combining for 15 catches (20 targets) for 284 yards in his last two appearances. With Brock Purdy (toe) still out, Mac Jones should continue to look in his direction in Week 7 versus a potent Falcons defense. While George Kittle (hamstring) will make his return after getting injured in the Week 1 win over the Seattle Seahawks, Bourne could continue to get more attention that Jauan Jennings (ankle, rib, shoulder), who had only one catch in the recent loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With that in mind, Bourne has done enough to earn a spot in any fantasy lineup despite a challenging matchup on tap.

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne has stepped up in a major way with the team dealing with multiple injuries to their skill position group, and could be in line for more work again in Week 7. Kendrick Bourne has posted exactly 142 receiving yards in back-to-back weeks, catching 10 of 11 targets against the Rams in Week 5 and hauling in 5 of 9 targets against the Buccaneers in Week 6. With WR Ricky Pearsall (knee) and TE George Kittle (hamstring) both expected to be back relatively soon, but WR Jauan Jennings is dealing with multiple broken ribs, Bourne could be relied on again in the short term. More news should come out on the statues of the Pearsall, Kittle, and Jennings throughout the week.

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne was again a pivotal part of his team's success this past weekend, and could be in store for extended work once more in Week 7. The 30-year-old has stepped up admirably with a myriad of injuries around him, compiling a 15/284 line through the last two weeks on a whopping 20 targets. While teammates Ricky Pearsall (knee) and George Kittle (hamstring) are expected back in due time, that may not come to fruition for their meeting with the Lions on Monday night. Furthermore, fellow WR Jauan Jennings is battling multiple broken ribs, leaving his efficacy in question. At present, Bourne seems like a good bet to be heavily involved again when his team next takes the field, with the uncertainty surrounding the return of his teammates.

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne recorded his second straight monster performance in Week 6 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, hauling in five catches for 142 yards on nine targets. Bourne now has 15 catches for 284 yards on 20 targets over the past two weeks. With 49ers wideout Ricky Pearsall (knee) having missed two straight games due to a knee injury and fellow wide receiver Jauan Jennings (ribs, ankle) playing through broken ribs, Bourne has stepped up. The 49ers could be getting tight end George Kittle (hamstring) back off of Injured Reserve in the coming weeks, which would provide some target competition for Bourne. For now, Bourne has a chance to provide consistent production as one of the featured pieces in the San Francisco passing game.

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Dynasty | 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne had five catches for 142 yards in a win loss against Tampa Bay. Dynasty Analysis: Get it? Bourne has found his spot in the 49ers offense as they deal with a litany of injuries. This makes back-to-back weeks with 142 receiving yards as Bourne has really stepped up. It will be interesting to see just what we get from him after everyone returns but his short-term value has been incredible. Bourne looks like a lineup lock until the 49ers get healthy and could even have some value then. He looks like a solid pickup for a contender, though his dynasty value isn't much in the long run.

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49ers' WR Kendrick Bourne had 5 receptions for 142 yards but no touchdowns in Sunday's loss in Tampa Bay. It was Bourne's 2nd consecutive 100+ yard receiving game. He has averaged 8 catches with 142 receiving yards in those games.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne remains an intriguing fantasy option despite teammate Jauan Jennings (ankle, rib) returning. The veteran receiver is coming off a career performance in which he caught 10 passes for 142 yards. Ricky Pearsall (knee) remains sidelined for the Niners, so Bourne should still start and carve out a sizable role alongside Jennings. Also working in Bourne's favor is the quarterback situation. Brock Purdy (toe) will miss his fourth game, leaving Mac Jones in line to start. Jones and Bourne have a great rapport from their time together in New England, as well as last week's big game, and should continue to strengthen their connection during Week 6 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While Jennings' return may lower Bourne's ceiling, the veteran receiver is still an intriguing WR3/flex in leagues with at least 12 teams.

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne set a new career-high in receiving yards in Week 5. With Ricky Pearsall (knee) and Jauan Jennings (ankle, ribs) out of the picture due to injuries, Bourne caught 10 of his 11 targets for 142 yards in the 49ers' 26-23 win over the Rams. Pearsall has already been declared out for Week 6 and Jennings is listed as questionable, meaning Bourne could see heavy involvement on Sunday. With Brock Purdy (toe) also out, Mac Jones (knee, oblique) will draw another start. Jones has been solid in relief and was under center for Bourne's massive game last week, so the quarterback change does not signal a downgrade for the receiver's prospects. Bourne projects as a low-end WR3 against the Buccaneers.

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne saw his utilization surge in the absence of Ricky Pearsall (knee) and Jauan Jennings (ankle, ribs) during Week 5. Bourne was tied with tight end Jake Tonges for 11 targets and led the team with 10 receptions and 142 receiving yards. On Monday, Pearsall was not seen at the team's first practice of the week. Jennings was reportedly suited up and carrying his helmet. Their availability for the 49ers' Week 6 matchup against the Buccaneers will become clearer after the team's first official practice and injury report on Wednesday. Following his explosive performance last Thursday and with his teammates' status murky, Bourne will likely be a popular waiver wire add going into Week 6.

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne stepped up in a big way for the banged-up 49ers in their 26-23 win over the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night, catching a whopping 10 passes on 11 targets for a career-best 142 receiving yards. Bourne was a cutdown-day casualty in New England with the Patriots after training camp, but he latched on quickly with San Francisco and has been a big addition because of injuries to both Jauan Jennings and Ricky Pearsall. The 30-year-old veteran was quarterback Mac Jones' most reliable and productive target as the Niners pulled off the upset on the road at SoFi Stadium. "KB's been awesome for us, man," head coach Shanahan said. Seven of Bourne's 10 grabs came in the second half. Bourne and Jones clearly have chemistry, but Bourne's fantasy value moving forward will all depend on when Jennings and Pearsall return to action.

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