Who Should I Start? Russell Gage Jr. or Savion Williams

Saturday, September 6, 4:32 PM

The San Francisco 49ers have elevated veteran wide receiver Russell Gage Jr. from the practice squad, meaning he will see his first game action since 2022. Gage missed the past two seasons after suffering a torn patellar tendon, but was previously a reliable WR3 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and quarterback Tom Brady. The 49ers' receiver room is in shambles, with Brandon Aiyuk, Jacob Cowing, and Demarcus Robinson all sidelined. Gage has a chance to see the field in Week 1 as he's expected to serve as the team's WR5 and play limited snaps if needed. While fantasy production isn't likely, simply seeing Gage back on the field after such a long recovery is a great story and an encouraging sign for San Francisco's depth moving forward.

Sunday, November 9, 12:42 AM

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Green Bay Packers wide receiver Savion Williams (foot) has been labeled as questionable for the team's home clash with the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football. The TCU product joins fellow wide receivers Matthew Golden (shoulder) and Dontayvion Wicks (calf) on the injury report, as all three have garnered the questionable tag. With Wicks out the previous two contests, Williams had seen his snap share rise slightly. That said, he operated fifth in that regard, commanding just three targets (3/20/1) across the sample. If all three wideouts wind up being inactive, teammates Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, and Malik Heath would man Green Bay's pass-catching corps as the only receivers without a designation.