The 49ers aim to reverse a disappointing start to the season Sunday afternoon when they host the New England Patriots at Levi’s Stadium.
Deebo Samuel and George Kittle are expected back after both missed last week’s game in Los Angeles against the Rams, which the 49ers led for more than 54 minutes before collapsing in the final moments for a 27-24 loss.
The 49ers will still be missing running back Christian McCaffrey, last season’s NFL offensive player of the year, for a fourth straight game.