Who Should I Start? Kendrick Bourne or Isaiah Neyor

Saturday, September 13, 3:55 AM

Wide receiver Kendrick Bourne signed a one-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers on September 9, returning to the team that gave him his start in the NFL in 2017. The signing was in light of injuries sustained in Week 1 by key pass catchers George Kittle (hamstring), who is now on injured reserve, and Jauan Jennings (shoulder), who is questionable for Week 2. Quarterback Brock Purdy (toe, shoulder) is also dealing with injuries and has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints. Taking over the offense will be Mac Jones, who was Bourne's teammate for three years in New England, from 2021 to 2023. Bourne should not be in starting lineups but could be a bench stash in deeper leagues in case he shows renewed chemistry with Jones, given Purdy might be facing a multi-week absence.

Friday, July 4, 4:00 PM

In a recent appearance on the 'Bussin' with the Boys' podcast, San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle sang the praises of rookie wide receiver Isaiah Neyor. "He's a freak. He was running a route, and he got nine and a half yards in two strides. It was insane," said Kittle. "We watched it ten times in the tight end room. We were like 'how is he doing this?' At the bare minimum, he should make the practice squad. He's a freak." Neyor signed with the 49ers back in April as an undrafted free agent out of Nebraska, and while his college stats won't blow you away, the 24-year-old's athleticism is enough to do so (99th percentile speed score). It won't be easy to find playing time in a crowded room of viable pass-catchers, but the 6-foot-4 rookie should undoubtedly be on fantasy managers' radars in dynasty leagues.