# De'Zhaun Stribling Fantasy Football Injury Update

> 49ers rookie De'Zhaun Stribling's ankle injury timeline and return prospects.
- Title: De'Zhaun Stribling Fantasy Football Injury Update · Complex
- Summary: 49ers rookie De'Zhaun Stribling's ankle injury timeline and return prospects. 49ers rookie De'Zhaun Stribling will likely return for Week 12 after 5 weeks of…
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- Source: Complex — https://complex.com/bets/a/matt-burke/dezhaun-stribling-fantasy-football-injury-update
- Published: 2026-10-16T16:14:01.547+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: de'zhaun stribling, 49ers, san francisco, fantasy football, ankle injury, nfl draft, week 11, week 12, seahawks, vikings, culture, music
## Stribling's injury timeline
49ers rookie De'Zhaun Stribling sprained his left ankle in Week 1 against the Rams.
## Initial injury assessment
San Francisco ruled out high ankle sprain and confirmed Achilles was intact.
## Injury progression
Stribling re-entered game but re-injured after cutting left on route.
## Surgery and recovery
Stribling had ankle surgery and is halfway through 10-week recovery.
## Return timeline
Stribling likely returns for Week 12 game against Seahawks after 5 weeks.
## Week 12 matchup
49ers host Seahawks in Week 12 on November 29 for potential return.
## Key takeaway

49ers rookie De'Zhaun Stribling will likely return for Week 12 after 5 weeks of ankle surgery recovery.