Despite dealing with multiple wide receiver injuries, the Chiefs have faced opponents in similar situations lately. They played against the Bengals without Tee Higgins, the Buccaneers without Chris Godwin and likely Mike Evans, and the 49ers with no starters by halftime. Brandon Aiyuk is out for the season with an ACL tear, Jauan Jennings has a hip injury, and Deebo Samuel returned to practice after being hospitalized with pneumonia. Samuel’s status is crucial for the 49ers, who gave Aiyuk a big contract but have seen both struggle this season.

While Kendrick Bourne prefers to stay with the Patriots rather than return to the 49ers, the 49ers may not make a move for a wide receiver at the trade deadline according to The Athletic’s Matt Barrows. However, if they choose to add players, Barrows expects the move to come from somewhere else.

Some updates from the trade market:

• The 49ers have made it this far without adding a running back to cover for Christian McCaffrey’s injury, as he may return in Week 10. Jeff Wilson from the Dolphins could be a potential trade chip, as the team has not utilized him much this season.
• Teams have shown interest in Packers’ players Preston Smith and Andre Dillard, but it is unlikely that the Packers will make any in-season moves.
• After trading Roy Robertson-Harris with the Seahawks, Jaguars’ coach Doug Pederson does not anticipate any further deals, despite the team’s poor start.