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Niners Nation fantasy football takes on Kyle Juszczyk
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All Niners Nation insights about Kyle Juszczyk
PositiveUsageSep 12, 2026
Fullback Kyle Juszczyk was used extensively in Kyle Shanahan's creative motion-based offensive scheme featuring 'rounded motions' and banana-shaped routes. Juszczyk aligned as a tight end before looping across the line of scrimmage in half-circle motions to gain a running head start as a 235-pound lead blocker. On the first snap, he led McCaffrey's 6-yard run; six plays later, he cleared Kam Curl on a 5-yard screen to Kaelon Black. These motions created social-media buzz and drew praise from Fox Kyle Juszczyk Tom Brady, who said 'In 25 years of watching football, I've never seen that exact concept.' The concept was not new—Juszczyk executed similar motions against the Rams in November.PositiveUsageSep 11, 2026
TE/FB saw increased playing time filling in for injured tight end Jake Tonges, who was carted off with an MCL injury.NegativeInjurySep 8, 2026
Fullback Kyle Juszczyk listed as limited with a finger injury on the 49ers injury report.NegativeRoleSep 7, 2026
Named 2026 49ers team captain for the second consecutive year; part of the established veteran leadership group identified as the backbone of the 49ers roster.NegativeRoleSep 6, 2026
Recently returned to practice after breaking his finger; entering the final year of his two-year contract at age 35. If Juszczyk can't perform his usual duties or gets injured again, Brayden Willis is positioned as his logical backup. The 49ers may be keeping Willis around as a potential successor if this ends up being Juszczyk's final year with the team, suggesting the team is planning for a fullback transition.NegativeInjurySep 3, 2026
Juszczyk returned to practice after missing time since August 5 due to a fractured finger, indicating he is progressing toward availability for the season opener.PositiveInjurySep 2, 2026
Juszczyk (broken finger) returned to practice and participated in Wednesday's session. He is among the starters returning from injury and is expected to be available.PositiveInjuryAug 31, 2026
Returns to practice for the first time in over a month, indicating recovery from extended absence and potential availability for upcoming games.NegativeInjuryAug 31, 2026
Fullback Kyle Juszczyk is on the 53-man roster with a finger injury; head coach Kyle Shanahan noted he could return to practice this week.PositiveRoleAug 27, 2026
Kyle Juszczyk is locked in as the fullback on the 53-man roster with no surprises expected at running back.NegativeDepth ChartAug 20, 2026
Kyle Juszczyk is 35 years old, part of an aging 49ers offensive core that raises longevity concerns. His age and the team's reliance on him in Shanahan's scheme make his durability and availability key risk factors through 2029.NegativeInjuryAug 5, 2026
Finger injury causing him to miss Wednesday practice.PositiveProjectionAug 4, 2026
Juszczyk praised Samuel's physical condition and immediate impact in training camp, saying 'He came in and he looks like he's in phenomenal shape. And first day in pads, he's making an impact right away. Looked like the old Deebo.' He also highlighted Samuel's value as a teammate and player: 'Deebo is the best. He is such an incredible teammate, he's such a good friend. He's an incredible football player' and noted he 'still got juice and he can still go out there and make good plays.'NegativeRoleJul 31, 2026
Kyle Juszczyk is one of five non-QB skill-position players age 30 or older that the 49ers are counting on for the remainder of the season, making San Francisco the fourth team in the Super Bowl era to start five such players in the same game.PositiveRoleJul 27, 2026
Entering his 10th season with the 49ers; part of the team's core veteran leadership group stepping up during Kyle Shanahan's absence from training camp. General manager John Lynch specifically cited Juszczcyk among the franchise's tremendous leadership alongside Trent Williams, Fred Warner, Christian McCaffrey, and Brock Purdy.NegativeDepth ChartJul 22, 2026
At 35 years old, Kyle Juszczyk is among the oldest players on the 49ers roster, raising durability concerns as part of a broader aging team discussion. The source notes that injury risk is the primary concern with older rosters.