The San Francisco 49ers planned to continue their rotation at left guard on Sunday, but Ben Bartch ended up leaving with a foot injury. He lasted 21 snaps.

According to head coach Kyle Shanahan, Bartch suffered a foot sprain that will require surgery and land Bartch on the Injured Reserve. Bartch might have a Lisfranc injury. He will be further evaluated, but his season is done, even if the 49ers make a run in the playoffs.

It’s the second consecutive season Bartch has sustained a season-ending injury. It’s a good thing the team continued to rotate Spencer Burford, who will now get every rep. Had they gone back to Bartch, it would mean Burford would need to get reps for the first time in the most critical stretch of the season.

Rookie linebacker Nick Martin is in the concussion protocol

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