It definitely stings having solid veterans like left tackle Colton McKivitz and fullback Kyle Juszczyk unavailable, on top of losing three starting offensive linemen for the season’s final two games after last week’s loss to the Dolphins.
Still, there was reason to feel slightly optimistic going into this week’s game against the top-seeded Detroit Lions.
Most notably, future Hall of Fame edge rusher Nick Bosa and former All-Pro safety Talanoa Hufanga both made a full return from injury for this game. Outside of that, promising rookie running back Isaac Guerendo and defensive end Leonard Floyd were also slated to return…