49ers lose WRs Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel during loss to Chiefs

The San Francisco 49ers lost standout receivers Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel during Sunday’s 28-18 loss to the visiting Kansas City Chiefs. San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan said after the contest that the club fears Aiyuk sustained a major knee injury. “We’re worried it’s an ACL,” Shanahan said. “Not confirmed yet. We”ll find out for sure tomorrow.” Aiyuk was carted off with a right knee injury in the final minute of the first half. Samuel played briefly early in the game before exiting with an illness. The 49ers also were without receiver Jauan Jennings, who didn’t practice all week and missed the game with a hip injury. Aiyuk had two receptions for 23 yards before departing. He was injured when he caught a 15-yard pass and was hit by two Kansas City defenders, with the blow from Chamarri Conner causing Aiyuk’s right leg to bend backward. Samuel was seen receiving oxygen on the bench in the first quarter. He didn’t touch the ball before departing. It marked his second missed…..

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