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49ers stock report after Week 12 loss to Seahawks

By Peter Panacy

SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 26: C.J. Beathard #3 of the San Francisco 49ers leaves the game against the Seattle Seahawks after getting injured at Levi's Stadium on November 26, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 26: C.J. Beathard #3 of the San Francisco 49ers leaves the game against the Seattle Seahawks after getting injured at Levi's Stadium on November 26, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) /
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SANTA CLARA, CA – OCTOBER 22: Reuben Foster #56 of the San Francisco 49ers takes the field prior to their NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi’s Stadium on October 22, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA – OCTOBER 22: Reuben Foster #56 of the San Francisco 49ers takes the field prior to their NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi’s Stadium on October 22, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

Linebacker Reuben Foster

It’s pretty clear rookie linebacker Reuben Foster is a game-changing player within the 49ers defense if he can stay healthy.

Week 12 market yet another complete game in Foster’s young season, and he certainly made an impact. The stat sheet is solid enough, as Foster finished with six tackles, second most on Sunday, and led the Niners defense with two quarterback hits.

But Foster’s ranginess is what was really impressive. On one particular play, he ran down Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett, preventing a would-be huge gain.

As long as Foster stays healthy, San Francisco’s defense should remain in pretty good shape down the stretch. He’s that important a player.

Stock: Up