Report: 49ers-Packers on for Thursday after no new positive tests originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea
The 49ers-Packers game will be played as scheduled after there were no new positive COVID-19 tests Thursday, according to a report. That includes wide receiver Kendrick Bourne, who was placed on the 49ers reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.
The Washington Post's Mark Maske reported that the game will be played as scheduled and not postponed.
Along with Bourne, the 49ers also had to rule Trent Williams, Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel out for Thursday's game due to close contact they've had with Bourne.
Samuel already was expected to miss the game with a hamstring injury, but the loss of Aiyuk, Williams and Bourne will have a major impact on a 49ers' team that has been decimated by injuries.
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If the game were being played on Sunday, the 49ers would have the ample time needed to conduct consecutive negative tests and clear their players. However, the NFL has decided to play the game as scheduled despite both teams having COVID-19 issues.
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Packers running back A.J. Dillon tested positive Monday and fellow running back Jamaal Williams has been ruled out because of his close contact with Dillon.
