Rookie Running Back Isaac Guerendo Shrugs Off Foot Injury After 49ers’ Big Win
In a thrilling 49ers victory over the Bears, rookie Isaac Guerendo downplays a foot injury, showing confidence ahead of a quick turnaround.
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Santa Clara: So, the 49ers just had a solid win against the Bears, right? But there was a bit of a scare when rookie running back Isaac Guerendo left the game with a foot injury in the fourth quarter. It had everyone holding their breath for a moment.
After the game, Coach Kyle Shanahan gave an update. He mentioned it could be a foot sprain but reassured fans that the X-rays didn’t show anything serious. They’ll check it out more tomorrow.
But here’s the kicker: Guerendo himself seemed pretty chill about it. He said everything was fine and that the team was just being cautious. With a quick turnaround for the next game, he wants to make sure he’s ready to roll.
This was a big deal for him, being his first NFL start and only his second start since college. He really stepped up, leading the team with 15 carries for 78 yards and scoring two touchdowns. Plus, he caught two passes for 50 yards. Not too shabby for a rookie!
Guerendo credits his running backs coach, Bobby Turner, for helping him get ready so quickly. He said the preparation made him feel calm, even in such a big moment. It’s wild to think he was a wide receiver all through high school before switching to running back in college.
Shanahan was impressed too, saying Guerendo ran hard and made an impact in the passing game. He had mixed feelings about the last drive, happy for the touchdown but worried about losing Guerendo. Fans will be eager to hear more updates from Shanahan on Monday.