49ers injury report: McCloud is expected to play against the Rams in Week 18.

Six of the 49ers’ required seven inactive players were made public on Friday ahead of the team’s regular-season finale against the Los Angeles Rams.

The 49ers’ Brock Purdy, who is anticipated to be in uniform as the team’s backup quarterback in case of an emergency, will be the seventh.

Purdy, who set a club record this season with 4,280 yards passing, would only play on Sunday in the event that injuries prevented starter Sam Darnold and backup Brandon Allen from playing.

Running back Christian McCaffrey (calf), defensive tackle Arik Armstead (foot, knee), tight end Ross Dwelley (ankle), cornerback Ambry Thomas (hand), and starting safeties Ji’Ayir Brown (knee) and Tashaun Gipson (quadriceps) are the six players who coach Kyle Shanahan said will not be playing in the Week 18 game.

Jauan Jennings, a wide receiver, is listed as questionable after missing the 49ers’ previous two games due to a concussion.

Ray-Ray McCloud, a receiver, will be activated by the 49ers from injured reserve, according to Shanahan. In order to make room for him on the 53-man roster, the team needs to make a matching move.

It is anticipated that San Francisco will promote two players from their practice squad so they can play a major role in the game against the Rams.

With a 12-4 record and the NFC’s top seed already secured, the 49ers head into their final regular season game. Due to roster restrictions, they are unable to sit every player who is capable of playing in the Pro Bowl.

As long as they have eight active offensive linemen, teams are limited to 48 players on the field. During his weekly appearance on KNBR on Friday morning, 49ers general manager John Lynch stated that Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams is expected to play.

In the playoffs, the 49ers were awarded home-field advantage and a first-round bye. On Saturday, January 20, they will most likely play their first playoff game at Levi’s Stadium.

Here is the 49ers’ injury report for their game Sunday against the Rams:

49ers’ status report
Out

DT Arik Armstead (foot, knee)

S Ji’Ayir Brown (knee)

TE Ross Dwelley (ankle)

S Tashaun Gipson (quadricep)

RB Christian McCaffrey (calf)

CB Ambry Thomas (hand)

Questionable

WR Jauan Jennings (concussion)

WR Danny Gray (shoulder)

WR Ray-Ray McCloud (rib)

C Jon Feliciano (back)

 

 

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