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Finds end zone vs. Cowboys Reed caught two of five targets for 18 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 41-33 loss to the Cowboys.

Impact Reed got off to a promising start as he got his team on the board with a five-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter. He later added a 13-yard reception but was unable to haul in any more passes and finished with another modest yardage total. Meanwhile, George Kittle (foot) is pushing to return for the final two games of the season, but it remains to be seen if he's activated, given the 49ers' 5-9 record. If not, Reed would once again serve as the top tight end next Saturday against the Cardinals.

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Pollard scores 2 with Elliott out, Cowboys beat 49ers 41-33 Tony Pollard ran for two touchdowns with Ezekiel Elliott sidelined by an injury for the first time in the two-time rushing champion’s career, and the Dallas Cowboys beat the San Fr...

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nick Mullens locates Jordan Reed in the corner for TD San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens locates tight end Jordan Reed in the corner for touchdown.

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • NFL.COM

Five targets in losing effort Reed had two receptions (five targets) for 12 yards in Sunday's 23-15 loss to the Washington Football Team.

Impact Reed (33 snaps) continues to split playing time with starter Ross Dwelley (36 snaps), with the latter being used more as a blocker and the former as a receiving threat. This was the first week that Dwelley (two receptions for 20 yards) outproduced the veteran tight end statistically, but Reed still garnered more targets with five to the starter's two. The 30-year-old still can post usable fantasy numbers in his current role, but the inconsistent play of backup quarterback Nick Mullens has kept Reed from becoming a fixture in standard leagues. George Kittle (foot) is unlikely to return for Sunday's matchup with the Cowboys, so Reed will continue to serve as the 49ers' primary receiving tight end for another week.

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Smith faces old 49ers team with no familiar faces When Alex Smith steps on the field to take on the San Francisco 49ers for just the second time since being traded away more than seven years ago little will look familiar

DECEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Finds end zone late in loss Reed brought in three of four targets for 32 yards and a touchdown in the 49ers' 34-24 loss to the Bills on Monday night.

Impact The veteran tight end was on his way to a decidedly unremarkable performance until corralling a five-yard touchdown pass from Nick Mullens in the right corner of the end zone with 54 seconds remaining. The touchdown grab was Reed's third of the season but first since Week 2 against the Jets, the contest in which he notched his other two scoring catches. He has put together a combined 10-112-1 line over the last three games while continuing to help fill in for George Kittle (IR-foot), and he'll look to carry over Monday's late-game spark into a Week 14 battle against his former Washington club.

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Mullens fires scrambling TD to toe-tapping Jordan Reed San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens fires a 5-yard touchdown pass to tight end Jordan Reed against the Buffalo Bills.

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • NFL.COM

Not in sync with QB Reed caught just two of six targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Rams.

Impact Reed continued to share the starting workload with Ross Dwelley in George Kittle's (foot) extended absence. The former logged 44 percent of the offensive snaps while the latter saw 61 percent, but it was Reed who commanded most of the attention in the passing game (six targets to Dwelley's two). However, quarterback Nick Mullens did not have his finest game despite getting the victory, failing to connect with his veteran tight end on multiple occasions. Reed remains the preferred option in San Francisco for fantasy purposes, but inconsistent quarterback play could result in rough outings like Sunday's.

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Playing Sunday Reed (illness) is active for Sunday's game versus the Rams.

Impact Reed was held out Thursday and Friday due to an illness, but it won't impact his ability to suit up Week 12. In two contests with George Kittle (foot) on injured reserve, Reed has totaled six catches (on eight targets) for 65 yards.

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

49ers getting Samuel, possibly other key players back The San Francisco 49ers could be getting a handful key players back from injuries this week but may have to wait longer for six players on the COVID-19 list to return

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Uncertain to face Rams? Reed (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams.

Impact Reed was held out of practice Thursday and Friday while recovering from an illness that reportedly isn't related to COVID-19. An absence Sunday could free up more pass-catching work for fellow tight end Ross Dwelley, who saw two targets to Reed's six in the final game before a Week 11 bye. George Kittle (foot) remains on injured reserve, with no assurance of making another game appearance this season.

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out practice Thursday Reed (illness) didn't practice Thursday, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.

Impact The same applies to teammates Dre Greenlaw and Azeez Al-Shaair, but Lombardi notes that the trio's absence Thursday was non-Covid-19 related. We'll circle back on Reed's status Friday to see if he approaches Sunday's game against the Rams fully cleared to play or heads into the weekend with an injury/illness designation.

NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sets season high in yardage Reed caught five of six targets for 62 yards during Sunday's 27-13 loss to the Saints.

Impact Reed finished second on the team in targets, catches and receiving yards as he delivered his best output of the season in the latter category. He made an excellent one-handed catch on a low throw and demonstrated his still-considerable ability on another couple of grabs. Reed should have plenty of chances to contribute as long as George Kittle (foot) is sidelined, which could be until late in the season. Reed will rest up over the upcoming bye before presumably serving as the team's top tight end in Week 12 against the Rams.

NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Can't-Miss Play: Jordan Reed makes IMPOSSIBLE catch centimeters above ground San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens throws an 8-yard pass to tight end Jordan Reed.

NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • NFL.COM

Limited usage in return Reed (knee) was activated from injured reserve Thursday but was limited to just one reception (two targets) for three yards in a 34-17 loss to Green Bay.

Impact The 49ers were starving for any receiving help they could get their hands on, but the coaching staff opted to play it safe with the oft-injured tight end (just 13 offensive snaps). Reed could see his production ramp up exponentially following the news that George Kittle (ankle) will miss an extended period of time. Ross Dwelley is still considered the starting tight end in Kittle's absence, but Reed is the superior receiver and could end up putting up better fantasy numbers even if he has to share snaps. Consider the 30-year-old a speculative add heading into a Week 10 matchup against the Saints.

NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

RB Aaron Jones active for Packers vs 49ers Running back Aaron Jones is active for the Green Bay Packers against the San Francisco 49ers after missing the previous two games with a calf injury

NOVEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Activated for Thursday night The 49ers activated Reed (knee) from injured reserve ahead of Thursday's game against the Packers, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Reed's return provides some much-needed aid to the 49ers' pass-catching corps, which will be missing all of George Kittle (foot), Deebo Samuel (hamstring, reserve/COVID-19 list), Brandon Aiyuk (reserve/COVID-19 list), Kendrick Bourne (reserve/COVID-19 list), Raheem Mostert (ankle) and Tevin Coleman (knee). The absence of Kittle in particular -- perhaps for the remainder of the season -- should open up plenty of volume in the passing game for Reed moving forward, but the 30-year-old isn't a lock to take on a major workload as he returns from the left knee sprain that has sidelined him since Sept. 27. David Lombardi of The Athletic speculates that Reed could be on an unspecified "pitch count" Thursday, though the tight end should be a preferred target for quarterback Nick Mullens on whatever snaps he does end up playing.

NOVEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to be activated Thursday The 49ers are expected to activate Reed (knee) from injured reserve prior to Thursday's contest against the Packers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact The 49ers opened up Reed's 21-day practice window last Wednesday, and coach Kyle Shanahan implied the tight end would have been limited at Tuesday's practice if he was required to be listed on the injury report, per Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com. If Reed bumps to the active roster, he'll fill in some of the void left behind by George Kittle, who may miss most of the rest of the season due to a broken cuboid bone in his foot.

NOVEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

To be 'limited' Tuesday Coach Kyle Shanahan said Reed (knee) will be "limited" at Tuesday's practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Reed still resides on injured reserve, so the 49ers won't be listing him on Tuesday's injury report. However, it bears wondering if he'll have to put in a "full" session before the team will consider activating him from IR. Once Reed is cleared to return, he could fill a major void in the passing game with George Kittle (foot) likely out for the rest of the season. Until then, Ross Dwelley will be the primary TE in San Francisco.

NOVEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Losses mount for 49ers on field and with injuries The losses for the San Francisco 49ers kept piling up even after they got home following their latest defeat in Seattle

NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting role opens up Reed (knee) could have a major role in the 49ers' passing game once activated with George Kittle (foot) expected to be sidelined for eight weeks, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Kittle could miss the rest of the season with a broken bone in his foot, which opens up a significant target share in San Francisco's passing game. Reed was designated to return from injured reserve last week and is back practicing, and coach Kyle Shanahan said Sunday he's optimistic Reed could be ready for Thursday's matchup with the Packers. The 30-year-old caught nine passes for 73 yards and two touchdowns during Kittle's two-game absence earlier this season, though he went down with the knee injury during the second of those two contests. Ross Dwelley may also have an increased role with Kittle sidelined, but Reed is clearly the better option in the passing game when healthy.

NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Coach hoping for Week 9 return Coach Kyle Shanahan said after Sunday's loss to Seattle that he's optimistic about Reed's (knee) chances of returning Thursday against the Packers, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay A...

Impact The importance of Reed's status will be magnified if George Kittle (foot) is unable to suit up after exiting in the loss to the Seahawks. Kittle will go for an MRI on Monday, while Reed -- who scored two touchdowns while filling in for an injured Kittle back in Week 2 -- will need to come off IR before suiting up Thursday.

NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Looking uncertain for Sunday Reed (knee) could be treated as a game-time decision for Sunday's matchup with Seattle, but coach Kyle Shanahan said the 49ers' other players returning from injured reserve are mor...

Impact Shanahan was referring to RB Tevin Coleman (knee) and CB K'Waun Williams (knee), both of whom were designated to return from injured reserve and participated in practice this week. Reed followed the same plan, but his lengthy medical history could inspire a more cautious approach. Plus, he might only see a few targets per game once he's ready, as George Kittle has been healthy for the past month.

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Samuel, Wilson to miss 49ers game vs. Seahawks The San Francisco 49ers will be without receiver Deebo Samuel and running back Jeff Wilson Jr. for their game against the Seattle Seahawks

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Do-everything LB Fred Warner helps stead banged-up 49ers D San Francisco’s secondary has been decimated by injuries

OCTOBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS