49ers' Guerendo to Play Despite Playoff Elimination

The San Francisco 49ers will have running back Isaac Guerendo available for the upcoming Monday Night Football game against the Detroit Lions, following his recovery from a hamstring injury. Guerendo returned to practice as a limited participant and is expected to play, providing a boost to the 49ers' injury-stricken backfield. The team is dealing with numerous injuries, including key players like Christian McCaffrey, Elijah Mitchell, and Jordan Mason on injured reserve, while others such as Spencer Burford and Dre Greenlaw are out for the season. Despite Guerendo's return, the 49ers are officially eliminated from postseason contention and are looking towards rebuilding for next year. Coach Kyle Shanahan expressed optimism about Guerendo's recovery and the need to strategize for the future, especially regarding their running back situation. McCaffrey, facing age-related challenges, played only a limited role this season.