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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 – NOVEMBER 26: C.J. Beathard #3 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on during the warm up before the game against the Seattle Seahawks 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 looks on during the warm up before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium on November 26, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) /

Quarterback C.J. Beathard

C.J. Beathard’s injuries could actually wind up keeping him out of action in Week 13. He’s currently listed as questionable, but that’s only a part of the story here.

Sure, Beathard was coming off his best game as a pro — the Niners’ 31-21 win over the New York Giants two weeks ago. But the Seahawks defense is vastly superior to anything the Giants could muster, and that proved to be a major difference maker on Sunday.

Beathard’s line wasn’t very good. He was 22-of-38 for 201 yards and an interception (not exactly his fault) for a passer rating of 61.4. And while he didn’t benefit from adequate pass protection up front, there were certainly instances where he held onto the ball for far too long.

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Pocket presence has never been Beathard’s thing anyway.

It’s pretty clear the Niners want Garoppolo to be the guy down the road. So, in a way, Beathard is the team’s placeholder, much like former 49ers QB Brian Hoyer was earlier this season.

This isn’t an enviable position, and Beathard’s injury status only serves to hasten the eventual change under center.

Next: Seahawks vs. 49ers: Full Week 12 grades & analysis for San Francisco

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