The Facts: The 49ers were cautiously optimistic Hyde did not sustain a severe knee injury as the team left the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday evening. "I'm praying it's not serious," Hyde said after the 49ers' 22-21 victory.
Diehards Line:
Hyde sustained a left knee injury early in the fourth quarter when Rams cornerback E.J. Gaines went low to Hyde as he turned upfield after catching a short pass from Colin Kaepernick. Hyde buckled to the ground in pain. He required assistance to leave the field and was immediately taken to the 49ers’ locker room for further observation. The extent of Hyde’s injury will not officially be known until he undergoes an MRI examination, but the 49ers were hopeful and optimistic that he sustained a less-severe MCL sprain that will not require surgery. Hyde left the game after gaining 38 yards rushing on 13 rushing attempts. He is just 12 yards shy of gaining 1,000 yards on the season. ... We'll follow up as needed.