49ers Place Talanoa Hufanga on Injured Reserve

The San Francisco 49ers will be without safety Talanoa Hufanga for at least a month after he was placed on injured reserve due to torn ligaments in his wrist sustained during a loss to the Arizona Cardinals. In response, the team signed tight end Brayden Willis to the active roster from the practice squad. With Hufanga sidelined, rookie Malik Mustafa is expected to step up at safety, a transition that head coach Kyle Shanahan emphasizes will require strong communication. The 49ers are also contending with other injuries, including kicker Jake Moody and defensive players Jordan Elliott and Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles. As both the 49ers and Seahawks prepare for their upcoming Thursday Night Football game, injuries on both sides could significantly impact performance. Fans can anticipate an intense matchup as both teams fight for playoff positioning amid these challenges.