The San Francisco 49ers, in preparation for their Sunday matchup against the New England Patriots, have announced the following roster moves: Promoted

The New England Patriots face an uphill battle in Sunday’s showdown with the San Francisco 49ers. On paper, this is a clash between a couple of 1-2 teams desperately looking to get back to a .500 win percentage.

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New England is 1-2 under first-year head coach Jerod Mayo, while San Francisco is coming off back-to-back losses.

On Saturday, the team elevated veteran tight end Mitchell Wilcox and veteran defensive tackle Trysten Hill from the practice squad to the active roster. The moves are about the Patriots trying to fortify the trenches in this matchup with the NFC favorites.

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The 2019 and 2023 NFL MVP threw for 182 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 87 more and a score in the victory. A battle for early AFC supremacy alongside Kansas City may be in the balance for anyone making NFL predictions.

Deebo Samuel indicated a decision on his status likely will come closer to Sunday's kickoff. Trent Williams, however, has a toe injury, putting his availability up in the air.

Deebo Samuel Sr. #1 of the San Francisco 49ers moves on the field during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sept