Will Nick Bosa Return for Playoffs?
Nick Bosa won't return for the playoffs. The San Francisco 49ers' star edge rusher tore his ACL way back in Week 3 against the Cardinals, and with a standard nine-month recovery timeline, he's firmly sidelined through the postseason.
No miracles here, just the harsh math of rehab. It's brutal, especially after he flashed that early dominance with 2 sacks, 17 tackles, and a forced fumble in just three games, including a game-sealing strip-sack in Week 1 that had fans buzzing about another Defensive Player of the Year run. B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) noted on X that the San Francisco 49ers are 12–4 and still in contention for the No. 1 seed despite injuries to Fred Warner (ankle, out for the regular season but could return for the playoffs) and Nick Bosa (torn ACL).
Nick Bosa Injury Update
No dice on a playoff comeback for Bosa. That right knee injury hit late in the first quarter on September 21, forcing surgery and ending his season right as the Niners were rolling 3-0. Remember that thumbs-down gesture to the crowd? Pure gut punch, his second ACL tear in the pros after missing most of 2020.
Recent whispers around the team focus on Fred Warner maybe suiting up late if they snag a bye, but Bosa? Coaches and docs are unanimous: he's out, eyes already shifting to a full offseason grind that could land him by June 2026. The 49ers have scraped by at 11-4 without him and Warner, leaning on young guns like Tatum Bethune, but man, that pass rush feels a half-step slow,kinda like watching a Ferrari stuck in traffic. NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) shared on X that Nick Bosa was seen enjoying a turnover by the San Francisco 49ers defense, as he remains sidelined for the season with an ACL injury.
Nick Bosa Stats
Efficient but cut short: 3 games, 17 total tackles (9 solo), 2 sacks, 2.5 tackles for loss, 1 forced fumble across 85 career games now totaling 64.5 sacks.
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Game |
Tackles |
Sacks |
|---|---|---|
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Week 1 vs SEA |
6 |
1 |
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Week 2 @ NO |
9 |
1.5 |
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Week 3 vs ARI |
2 |
0 |
He was cooking at a 21.9% pass-rush win rate before the pop reminds you of those injury-riddled seasons where elite talent just... vanishes mid-stride. Niners fans hold your breath for the wild-card dance without him; depth's tested, but that Week 17 grind against the Bears showed grit. Playoffs start soon—root for the D-line to step up, 'cause Bosa's revenge tour waits for '26.
Disclaimer
This article is for informational and news-analysis purposes only and is based on publicly available reports at the time of writing. Team decisions, medical evaluations, and player statuses can change quickly. Fans and readers should always refer to official league and team announcements for the most accurate, up-to-date information.
