Even a 31-13 blowout of the lowly Jets couldn’t assist the 49ers climb up from the No. 18 spot within the NFL Wire energy rankings. In actual fact, they suffered so many vital accidents in Week 2 that they dropped a spot to No. 19 after a three-score win.

That is in all probability the place the 49ers are going to take a seat for awhile. They could climb a pair spots, nevertheless it’s arduous to check them getting again into the highest 10 with out placing collectively just a few shock performances. Defensive linemen Nick Bosa and Solomon Thomas are out for the yr. Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo may miss no less than one sport with a excessive ankle sprain. Operating backs Raheem Mostert and Tevin Coleman are each out no less than one week with knee accidents. To not point out tight finish George Kittle is working by way of a knee sprain whereas vast receiver Deebo Samuel and cornerback Richard Sherman are already on short-term Injured Reserve.

It’s ugly to begin the yr for San Francisco, however issues may swing the opposite method for them if just a few issues line up.

First, they need to see their damage state of affairs enhance. They will’t undergo any extra key losses or setbacks.

Second, their slate of upcoming video games is on the New York Giants (No. 25 within the rankings), house for the Eagles (No. 30) and residential for the Dolphins (No. 26). These are all winnable even with the 49ers’ damage points. If they’ll get by way of that stretch with three wins and go into the center portion of the season with a more healthy roster, they could possibly be in place to push their method again into the highest half of the rankings with a pair wins towards higher-ranked groups.

Until they’re wholesome although, it’s going to be very tough to remain afloat above the highest 20, particularly in a division the place the opposite three groups all sit within the high 10 after Week 2.