All praise goes to Dre Greenlaw and Nick Bosa for their valiant efforts against the Rams last week. Those two should not play on Sunday in Miami.The game versus the Rams was important, and Greenlaw and Bosa played as if it were their final game. Greenlaw particularly. He made a spectacular return from an Achilles tear suffered in the Super Bowl, recording an incredible eight tackles in the first half alone. He was the top player on the pitch. He played so hard and well that he damaged his knee and was unable to complete the game. Bosa also played the entire game with an injured oblique. He risked more injuries in order to rescue the 49ers season.
But the 49ers lost because their offence scored only six points. They squandered an excellent defensive performance. And now the 49ers have less than a 1% chance of making the playoffs. The Seahawks and Rams would have to drop their remaining games while tying each other. Good luck.
This means the 49ers should sit Greenlaw and Bosa. Both were listed as doubtful for Sunday’s game, which implies neither is fully healthy. And there’s no reason for either player to play through an injury in a meaningless game.
Greenlaw and Bosa are franchise pillars. The 49ers have seen enough of Greenlaw to know they will re-sign him this offseason, and Bosa is under contract until 2028. There is nothing the 49ers should expect from them against the Dolphins.
Playing those two would improve the 49ers’ chances of winning while lowering their selection position. At this time in the season, draft position is crucial.
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