ISAAC GUERENDO NEWS

No run on offense this season Guerendo played all 10 of his snaps on special teams in Sunday's 26-15 loss to the Texans.

Impact As a rookie last season, Guerendo showcased some explosiveness out of the San Francisco backfield with averages of 5.0 yards per carry and 10.1 yards per reception over 16 games, but he has yet to play a snap on offense in the 49ers' first eight games of 2025. With lead back Christian McCaffrey having thus far stayed healthy while handling huge snap and touch counts each week, Brian Robinson has picked up the remaining scraps left over in the backfield. So long as McCaffrey and Robinson are able to avoid injury, Guerendo looks as though he'll be limited to a role on kickoff returns and kick-coverage units.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Returns one kickoff Thursday Guerendo ran back one kickoff for 18 yards while receiving no carries or targets in Thursday's 26-23 overtime win over the Rams.

Impact Christian McCaffrey continued to operate as San Francisco's bell cow (88 percent) while Brian Robinson (14 percent) remained the clear No. 2, which leaves Guerendo parked in the garage when the team is on offense. The 2024 fourth-round selection is stuck on special teams for the foreseeable future, needing an injury to open up playing time ahead of him on the depth chart. Guerendo generates no fantasy value in his current role when the 49ers visit the Buccaneers in Week 6.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 14 snaps on special teams Guerendo logged 14 snaps on special teams and was not used on offense in Sunday's 26-21 loss to the Jaguars.

Impact Guerendo couldn't even make an appearance in the box score as a return man after WR Skyy Moore handled all punt and kick returns Sunday. The 25-year-old Guerendo has logged zero snaps on offense through four games this season, leaving no room for fantasy utility as we encroach the quarter point of the season. Managers should have no concerns leaving Guerendo in the free agent pool for Thursday's tilt against the Rams.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Stuck on special teams Guerendo did not receive a carry while gaining 19 yards on a kickoff return in Sunday's 16-15 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Guerendo continued to be used exclusively on special teams, logging all 15 of his snaps there Sunday. Brian Robinson was the only running back to receive any carries outside of starter Christian McCaffrey. Guerendo carries no fantasy value heading into a Week 4 matchup against Jacksonville.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

49ers' 2024 breakout rookie has been completely iced out of rushing attack The 49ers' rushing attack has only featured two players, as 2024 breakout rookie Isaac Guerendo has been iced out of the backfield.

SEPTEMBER 15 • NINERNOISE.COM

No carries in Week 2 win Guerendo returned two kickoffs for 47 yards and was not used on offense in Sunday's 26-21 win over the Saints.

Impact Guerendo failed to see the field on offense Sunday, logging all 17 of his snaps on special teams. Veteran backup Brian Robinson continues to handle all of the touches starter Christian McCaffrey doesn't gobble up on game days. More of the same can be expected against the Cardinals in Week 3, leaving Guerendo off the fantasy radar until an injury opens up playing time for the sophomore.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to special teams Guerendo played 15 snaps on special teams and did not receive a carry in Sunday's 17-13 win over the Seahawks.

Impact The good news for Guerendo was that he was fully cleared from the shoulder injury that limited him in camp. That bad news for the sophomore tailback is that new addition Brian Robinson usurped him on the depth chart. Guerendo dropped to third in the pecking order and was limited to special teams, returning one kickoff for 16 yards. In his current role, Guerendo provides no fantasy utility heading into next Sunday's tilt against the Saints.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Shanahan Provides Injury Updates Ahead of Week 1 Matchup Head coach Kyle Shanahan addressed the media to discuss the latest on RB Christian McCaffrey's status and highlighted the progress of RB Isa...

SEPTEMBER 7 • 49ERS.COM

49ers star Christian McCaffrey questionable for season opener after calf injury

San Francisco 49ers star Christian McCaffrey is questionable for the season opener after injuring his calf at practice

SEPTEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Why the 49ers Gave up on Isaac Guerendo for Brian Robinson Jr. Kyle Shanahan opens up about Isaac Guerendo's status on the 49ers after acquiring Brian Robinson Jr..

SEPTEMBER 4 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Full practice Wednesday Guerendo (shoulder) practiced fully Wednesday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Guerendo exited practice on Aug. 2 due to a shoulder injury and sat out the next two-and-a-half weeks, only to be healthy enough to play in the 49ers' preseason finale Aug. 23 and turn eight carries into 13 yards and one catch (on one target) into one yard. In the midst of it all, the team traded for Commanders RB Brian Robinson, placing Guerendo's status into question heading into Week 1. Even though Guerendo has a clean bill of health in advance of Sunday's contest at Seattle, he may play third fiddle out of San Francisco's backfield to starter Christian McCaffrey and Robinson.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Isaac Guerendo's fantasy football value nosedives with 49ers' latest depth chart Fantasy football fans may have been eyeing the 49ers' Isaac Guerendo, but he's looking more like a wasted roster spot than anything else.

SEPTEMBER 3 • NINERNOISE.COM

Running back Brian Robinson joins 49ers seeking to form the 'best duo in the league' with McCaffrey

Brian Robinson has joined the San Francisco 49ers after a trade from the Washington Commanders

AUGUST 25 • Associated Press

Playing through shoulder inury Guerendo (shoulder) rushed the ball eight times for 13 yards in Saturday's 30-23 preseason win over the Chargers. He added one reception on one target for one yard.

Impact Guerendo started the game with Christian McCaffrey resting and Brian Robinson not yet officially with the team. Per Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle, Guerendo appeared to aggravate the shoulder injury he suffered earlier in camp in the first quarter and was wearing a brace as protection. Positively, he was able to return to the game, so it appears as though he'll be available for San Francisco's Week 1 matchup against Seattle -- albeit with an unclear role.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

49ers' trade for Brian Robinson is a damning indictment on Isaac Guerendo The second-year running back has shown flashes, but he is missing the most important ability.

AUGUST 23 • NINERNOISE.COM

49ers bolster injury-hit backfield by acquiring Brian Robinson from Washington

The San Francisco 49ers have acquired running back Brian Robinson from the Washington Commanders for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick

AUGUST 22 • Associated Press

Facing competition from Robinson Guerendo may open the season as San Francisco's No. 2 running back even though the team is trading for Brian Robinson, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact The 49ers presumably wouldn't trade for Robinson, even at the cost of just a sixth-round pick, unless they thought he could become their No. 2 running back. That doesn't mean he'll simply be handed the gig, however, nor does it mean he'll be comfortable with the playbook in time for Week 1 at Seattle. Still, the trade takes a chunk out of Guerendo's fantasy value, adding another legitimate competitor for backup roles after the Niners drafted Jordan James (finger) in the fifth round this spring. Guerendo is the fastest and most athletic of the bunch, but his injury history dating back to college is concerning, to say the least.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Tatum Bethune, Isaac Guerendo Reflect on Year Two Growth LB Tatum Bethune and RB Isaac Guerendo spoke on their personal growth entering their second NFL season, the impact of veteran mentorship, an...

AUGUST 21 • 49ERS.COM

49ers injury woes continue as key players return and others sidelined

The San Francisco 49ers have seen changes in their injury list as some key players return while others remain sidelined

AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

Returns to practice Guerendo (shoulder) participated in Tuesday's training camp practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Guerendo suffered a shoulder injury in practice in early August, which caused him to miss the 49ers' two preseason games. He was back on the field Tuesday and was given the green light to participate in team drills, and Wagoner relays that Guerendo was heavily involved with the offense and on special teams as a kick returner. Barring any setbacks, the 2024 fourth-rounder is on track to be available for Saturday's preseason finale against the Chargers.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

49ers suffer 3 more injuries on offense in preseason win over Raiders

The San Francisco 49ers lost starting right guard Dominic Puni and two other offensive players in the first half of their 22-19 preseason win over the Las Vegas Raiders

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

Jake Moody wins 49ers' kicking competition for now after Greg Joseph is released

Jake Moody has won the San Francisco 49ers' kicking competition

AUGUST 4 • Associated Press

Out for a few weeks 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Guerendo (shoulder) is expected to miss a couple weeks, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Guerendo made an early exit from Saturday's practice and apparently won't be back for a while. It sounds like he has a shot to be ready for Week 1, but a preseason appearance probably isn't in the cards. Guerendo's absence could give rookie Jordan James more opportunities to mix in with the first-team offense, especially on days when Christian McCaffrey is rested.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Exits practice with apparent injury Guerendo had an early departure from practice Saturday due to an apparent shoulder injury, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact The possible injury occurred during special-teams drills. It's not yet clear how severe the issue may be, though that should become more evident once 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan chimes in and/or based on Guerendo's practice status in the days ahead. Guerendo is the favorite to work as San Francisco's No. 2 running back this season and should also see action as a kick returner.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Why Isaac Guerendo Could be the 49ers' Breakout Player this Year The 49ers need someone new to step up and become a factor on offense.

JULY 6 • SI.COM