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By Jeremy Harness

SANTA CLARA–The 49ers’ injury situation has not gotten any better. In fact, it only seems to get worse with each passing week.

This time, it is quarterback C.J. Beathard–who is hurting–as may not even play Thursday. This week, he has been unable to grip a football due to an injury to his throwing hand, which is not good news as they head into tomorrow night’s game against the Raiders at Levi’s Stadium.

According to reports, Beathard will be a game-time decision, as Tom Savage, whom the team signed last week and started a handful of games last season with the Texans, is the backup.

Meanwhile, the Raiders have traded key players such as Amari Cooper and Khalil Mack this season in exchange for draft pick, so they are clearly not looking to make any headway this season anyway.

In other words, do not expect a great game on Thursday, particularly on a short week for teams that have won only one game apiece. In fact, it’s expected to be a dud. A downer. A suck-fest. Whatever you want to call it.

The 49ers did not have a full practice, but rather held a walk-through on both Tuesday and Wednesday.

Linebacker Reuben Foster and defensive back Antone Exum are both expected to miss Thursday’s game with a hamstring injury and a concussion, respectively. Meanwhile, safety Jaquiski Tartt is also not expected to play due to a shoulder injury.

Among those who are listed as questionable are receiver Pierre Garcon (shoulder, knee), whom the 49ers were actively trying to trade ahead of this week’s deadline, but found no takers. Also questionable are running backs Matt Breida and Raheem Mostert, as well as cornerback Richard Sherman.