Third string receiver Tai Streets assumed Stokes’ position for the remainder of the game. He caught two passes, but had very few opportunities given the 49ers large lead and ability to run against the Rams. While head coach Mariucci didn’t want to tip his hat as early in the week, to who would start if Stokes was out, he did eventually confess that it would be Streets, and not Cedrick Wilson who had a phenomenal pre-season.

JJ Stokes suffered the same injury last season but in his opposite knee. He was able to return to face the Rams, but dropped four passes in a sluggish performance. Stokes believes that he’ll be able to play this Monday night, and the extra day of rest may help, but the 49ers may rest him to avoid a repeat of last year’s sluggish performance.

Even if Stokes is healthy enough to play, he may not get the nod. For the first time in years Stokes’ salary is not so astronomically high that the 49ers can’t afford to bench him. Given that they have to young and hopefully up and coming receivers on their squad, they may use this opportunity to let the youngsters strut their stuff.