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          49ers injury report: Frank Gore hopeful to play

          • Paul Gutierrez, ESPN Staff WriterDec 18, 2014, 05:50 PM ET
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          Frank Gore continues to work through the NFL’s concussion protocol after suffering the injury Sunday in Seattle and San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh said Thursday he anticipates the running back suiting up Saturday.

          It is a short work week for the 49ers as they play Saturday night at home against the San Diego Chargers. Gore, who did not practice Wednesday, was able to go in a limited fashion on Thursday.

          Rookie backup Carlos Hyde, though, remained out and Alfonso Smith would get the majority of carries should neither Gore nor Hyde play.

          Also, receiver Michael Crabtree and linebackers Ahmad Brooks and Michael Wilhoite practiced after sitting out Wednesday.

          Starting cornerbacks Perrish Cox and Chris Culliver were both full participants after being limited a day earlier.

          Following is the 49ers’ injury report for Thursday:

          Did not participate: LB Chris Borland (ankle), CB Tramaine Brock (hamstring), RB Carlos Hyde (ankle), WR Stevie Johnson (knee), RT Jonathan Martin (illness)

          Limited participation: LB Ahmad Brooks (thumb), WR Michael Crabtree (knee), RT Anthony Davis (concussion), RB Frank Gore (concussion), S Raymond Ventrone (groin), LB Michael Wilhoite (hip)

          Full participation: CB Perrish Cox (ankle), CB Chris Culliver (knee), DT Quinton Dial (knee), DE Tony Jerod-Eddie (foot), C Marcus Martin (knee), LS Kyle Nelson (back), DE Justin Smith (back)