## Talanoa Hufanga Inactive vs. Jets ### 49ers Safety to Miss Second Consecutive Game **Santa Clara, Calif.** - San Francisco 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga will be inactive for the second consecutive game this Sunday when the team takes on the New York Jets at home. Hufanga is still recovering from a concussion suffered in Week 2 against the Seattle Seahawks. Hufanga was limited in practice all week and was listed as questionable on the team's final injury report. However, the 49ers decided to err on the side of caution and hold him out of the game. The 49ers have a bye in Week 10, so Hufanga will have an extra week to recover. If he is able to return to practice next week, he could be cleared to play in Week 11 against the Arizona Cardinals. Hufanga's absence is a blow to the 49ers' defense. He is one of the team's best tacklers and is also a valuable contributor in coverage. The 49ers will need to find a way to replace his production in his absence. **Possible Replacements for Hufanga** The 49ers have a few options to replace Hufanga in the lineup. One possibility is to move George Odum to safety and start rookie Deommodore Lenoir at cornerback. Another option is to start Tashaun Gipson at safety alongside Jimmie Ward. Regardless of who replaces Hufanga, the 49ers will need to step up their play on defense. The Jets are a talented offensive team led by quarterback Zach Wilson and running back Breece Hall. The 49ers will need to be at their best to slow down the Jets' offense and get a win on Sunday. **Sources** * [49ers' Talanoa Hufanga to miss second straight game with concussion](https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/49ers/49ers-talanoa-hufanga-concussion-jets/2968298/) * [49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga ruled out vs. Jets](https://www.ninersnation.com/2022/10/21/23414368/49ers-safety-talanoa-hufanga-ruled-out-vs-jets) * [49ers Injury Report: Talanoa Hufanga out vs. Jets, Deebo Samuel questionable](https://49ers.com/news/injury-report-talanoa-hufanga-out-vs-jets-deebo-samuel-questionable)
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