Will Talanoa Hufanga Play vs. Jets? 49ers Coach Shares Update

What happened to Talanoa Hufanga?

San Francisco 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga left Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs with a knee injury in the second quarter and did not return. He was initially listed as questionable to return, but the team later ruled him out.

Hufanga is one of the 49ers' most important defensive players, and his absence would be a major blow to the team's Super Bowl hopes. He is a versatile safety who can play both free safety and strong safety, and he is also a key member of the team's special teams unit.

How will the 49ers replace Hufanga?

If Hufanga is unable to play against the Jets, the 49ers will likely start George Odum at free safety and Tashaun Gipson at strong safety. Odum has started six games this season, while Gipson has started three games.

The 49ers could also move Jimmie Ward to safety from cornerback, where he has started eight games this season. Ward is a versatile player who has played both safety and cornerback in his career.

The 49ers will need to make a decision on Hufanga's status for the Jets game later this week. If he is unable to play, the team will have to find a way to replace his production on defense and special teams.