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49ers Week 3 stock watch after Thursday night loss to Rams

By Peter Panacy

SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 21: Carlos Hyde #28 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after scoring against the Los Angeles Rams during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on September 21, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 21: Carlos Hyde #28 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after scoring against the Los Angeles Rams during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on September 21, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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SEATTLE, WA – SEPTEMBER 17: Tight end Jimmy Graham #88 of the Seattle Seahawks drops the ball while being tackled by safety Jaquiski Tartt #29 of the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter of the game at CenturyLink Field on September 17, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA – SEPTEMBER 17: Tight end Jimmy Graham #88 of the Seattle Seahawks drops the ball while being tackled by safety Jaquiski Tartt #29 of the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter of the game at CenturyLink Field on September 17, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images) /

Safety Jaquiski Tartt

With Eric Reid (knee) out for Week 3, the 49ers were forced to start third-year pro Jaquiski Tartt at strong safety, despite Tartt also being on the injury report with a neck injury.

Tartt disappoint, even though it was clear he was playing hurt:

Tartt  had to come out later in the game, due to a concussion. He’ll have to clear the NFL’s mandate on head injuries before returning to action, and it’s a shame he suffered the injury. Tartt has had a great start to 2017.

All this is important to remember because Reid is a pending free agent after this season.

Should the Niners want to move on from Reid, Tartt might be the next starter at the strong safety spot.

Efforts like Week 3 certainly make this a worthwhile thought.

Stock: Up