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The 49ers had four offensive stars in their 48-46 shootout victory in New Orleans last season: tight end George Kittle, wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders, quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and running back Raheem Mostert.
Of that group, only one will be in uniform for Sunday’s rematch: Sanders.
And he will wear the colors of the Saints.
That is the brutal reality for the 49ers, who somehow emerged from their so-called ‘mini bye’ this week with more injuries than they had had. A summary by workstation group:
• Kyle Shanahan has said that neither Mostert (ankle) nor running back Tevin Coleman (knee) will play against the Saints. Rather, the team will be hoping the tailbacks will return for the Week 12 game against the Rams. Jerick McKinnon, JaMycal Hasty and Austin Walter – who was promoted from the practice squad on Wednesday – will be New Orleans running backs.
• On receiver, Deebo Samuel (hamstrings) did not train …
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