Panthers vs. 49ers: Full Week 8 preview, breakdown for San Francisco

SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 10: Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers runs with the ball against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on September 10, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 10: Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers runs with the ball against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on September 10, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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CINCINNATI, OH – SEPTEMBER 25: Joe Staley #74 of the San Francisco 49ers blocks against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on September 25, 2011 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OH – SEPTEMBER 25: Joe Staley #74 of the San Francisco 49ers blocks against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on September 25, 2011 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) /

49ers Week 8 Injury Report

Despite a endlessly growing injury list, the 49ers have kept finding ways to win as they wait for reinforcements to return.

The good news is help may be on the way.

As of writing, veteran left tackle Joe Staley has returned to practice and is desperately trying to prove he can return against Carolina. If he does, he would be a welcome sight for San Francisco, who have gotten solid blocking from backups Justin Skule and Daniel Brunskill but have still regressed in blocking nonetheless.

Here’s the 49ers injury report ahead of Week 8:

All those limited should be ready to go, however Goodwin and Tioilio may be worth monitoring.

Jones and Samuel both missed the game last week against the Redskins and should return.

Ford is dealing with his injuries all year, but should be good to go for Carolina.