The status of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is up in the air for Sunday's game against the Houston Texans, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed the veteran signal-caller is battling a right thumb injury.
Nick Wagoner<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/49ers?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#49ers</a> HC Kyle Shanahan described QB Jimmy Garoppolo's injury as a right thumb sprain. Said it's just a feel thing and will see how he feels as week goes on.<br><br>Trey Lance will get starter reps until/if Garoppolo is ready to go.
Garoppolo has thrown for 3,494 yards, 19 touchdowns and 10 interceptions in 14 games.