With the missing their starters at quarterback, tight end, wide receiver and running back, the world got a close look at the inner workings of the San Francisco depth chart during Thursday's 34-17 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
With Jimmy Garoppolo sidelined for at least six weeks with an ankle issue, it was going to be a test for quarterback Nick Mullens against the NFC North-leading Packers. But with an injury-plagued 49ers roster, he was forced to dig deep.
Richie James was out in Week 8 with an ankle injury and was questionable to make his fourth appearance of the season Thursday, but the third-year player suited up to produce 184 yards and a touchdown while catching nine of 13 targets.