First, All-Pro left tackle David Bakhtiari started the season on the Physically Unable to Perform list, meaning he would miss the first six games.
Next, Pro Bowl offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins injured his ankle in the Week 2 Monday nighter vs. Detroit. He hasn’t played in the last two games.
Added to the mix are Josh Meyers and Royce Newman — two rookies that have started since the season opener in Jacksonville. And another newbie — Yosh Nijman — who made his first career starts at left tackle the last two weeks and had the unenviable task of facing Nick Bosa and T.