The San Francisco 49ers are off to a rough start out of the gate to the 2018 season dropping four out of the five games that have put them in a bit of an early rut.

This saw starting running back Matt Brieda suffer an ankle injury that drew some concern from the team about the severity of it. The MRI on Brieda's ankle came back to reveal that he had suffered a mid-ankle sprain.

“Matt Breida, as reported earlier, has a mid-ankle sprain, not a high-ankle sprain. But he is still likely to be doubtful for next Monday’s game in Green Bay,” per Matt Maiocco of NBS Sports Bay Area.

Article Continues Below
More San Francisco 49ers News
image thumbnail
2 hottest 49ers takes coming out of 2025 minicampDouglas Fritz ·
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) works out with his teammates during an OTA at Levi's Stadium.
49ers’ George Kittle warns of ‘violence’ amid Robert Saleh returnLorenzo J Reyna ·
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch speaks during the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center.
49ers’ John Lynch gets brutally honest on ‘tough’ offseasonGuillermo Guajardo ·
image thumbnail
49ers’ John Lynch provides clear expectations for younger SF teamJosh Davis ·
49ers' Russell Gage Jr. and Jake Moody
3 San Francisco 49ers in danger of getting cut after 2025 minicampRB Hayek ·
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan and tight end George Kittle (85) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.
49ers’ George Kittle reveals what makes Kyle Shanahan differentAlex House ·

The 49ers dodged a major bullet as it could have been a much worse diagnosis for Brieda that could have sidelined him for a significant chunk of time. Instead, he may just miss this week's game next Monday night against the Green Bay Packers in order to provide him with rest as a precautionary approach.

Brieda has been a pleasant surprise for the 49ers after offseason addition Jerick McKinnon suffered a torn ACL as he has stepped up in the starting role. He currently ranks fifth in the NFL with 369 rushing yards on 49 attempts with a touchdown along with 90 receiving yards on 11 receptions and a touchdown. This has included Brieda posting a 100 rushing yard performance along with being eighth in the league with 73.8 yards per game.

If Brieda is to miss any playing time, the 49ers could turn to back up Alfred Morris to take ahold of the starting role. He has 228 rushing yards on 62 attempts with a touchdown. He has proven throughout his career that he can provide consistent production in the starting role along with having comfort playing in head coach Kyle Shanahan's offensive system that he played with the Washington Redskins.