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De'Zhaun Stribling Lands On IR
49ers rookie De'Zhaun Stribling's ankle injury lands him on injured reserve, opening fantasy football opportunities for a 49ers sleeper.
In brief
49ers rookie De'Zhaun Stribling's ankle injury lands him on injured reserve, opening fantasy football opportunities for a 49ers sleeper. San Francisco 49ers rookie De'Zhaun Stribling's ankle injury will land him on injured reserve, potentially missing four games and creating a fantasy football opportunity for a 49ers…
De'Zhaun Stribling
San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling built hype in training camp and preseason, shooting up fantasy draft boards before suffering an ankle injury.
Injured Reserve
Stribling's ankle injury will land him on injured reserve, sidelining him for at least four games.
Fantasy Impact
Fantasy owners with an IR slot can keep Stribling; others face tough decisions as he's an unproven rookie recovering from a serious ankle injury.
49ers Passing Attack
Stribling's absence will impact the 49ers' passing attack and shake up fantasy football owners' strategies.
Demarcus Robinson
Demarcus Robinson, the 49ers' second-leading receiver, will serve as a downfield threat with Stribling sidelined.
Sleeper Opportunity
Stribling's injury opens a fantasy football opportunity for a 49ers sleeper player like Demarcus Robinson.
The short version
San Francisco 49ers rookie De'Zhaun Stribling's ankle injury will land him on injured reserve, potentially missing four games and creating a fantasy football opportunity for a 49ers sleeper.
