San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will miss Sunday's Week 17 game against the Houston Texans because of a thumb injury, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Adam Schefter49ers’ quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a torn UCL in his right thumb, is not expected to Play vs Texans, but 49ers are optimistic he will be able to return for the regular-season finale vs. the Rams, per sources.
Rookie Trey Lance, the third overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft, is expected to make his second start of the season. Nate Sudfeld will slide in to the backup role.