Talanoa Hufanga Injury: 49ers Safety Out Indefinitely
49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga suffered a high ankle sprain in Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
The injury occurred in the second quarter when Hufanga tackled Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire. Hufanga was helped off the field and did not return to the game.
An MRI on Monday confirmed the diagnosis of a high ankle sprain. Hufanga is expected to miss multiple weeks, if not the rest of the season.
The 49ers are already thin at the safety position.
Jaquiski Tartt is on injured reserve with a calf injury, and Jimmie Ward is dealing with a hamstring injury.
With Hufanga out, the 49ers will likely turn to Tarvarius Moore and George Odum to fill the void at safety.
Hufanga's injury is a big blow to the 49ers' defense.
He is one of the team's most versatile players, and he has played a key role in the 49ers' success this season.
Hufanga has 41 tackles, two interceptions, and a forced fumble in eight games this season.
The 49ers are now 3-5 on the season.
They will face the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday in a must-win game.
The Cardinals are also 3-5, so the winner of this game will have a leg up in the NFC West race.
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