Is Kendrick Bourne playing tonight? Why 49ers WR is off to lackluster start in Week 7

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne is off to a rough start to the Week 7 game against the Atlanta Falcons. Here's more information on what's happening with the Niners wideout.

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Amid a slew of injuries to their pass-catchers this season, the San Francisco 49ers have been able to rely on veteran wideout Kendrick Bourne.

Over the previous two games, Bourne has been sensational with a whopping 284 yards on 15 catches in that span. In fact, he had exactly 142 yards in each contest.

But things are not looking good for him early on in the Week 7 game against the Atlanta Falcons, as Bourne is off to a slow start.

Here's a closer look at what's happening with Bourne.

Is Kendrick Bourne playing tonight?

Yes, Bourne is active and in the lineup, he just hasn't been targeted through a quarter-plus.

The Niners haven't had the ball much, though, so that has no doubt hindered Bourne's ability to get going. Hopefully his blank spot in the box score won't last long.

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