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HC Jim Harbaugh expects Crabtree to return to game action in mid- to late November after recovering in quick fashion from a torn right Achilles tendon that required surgery. "It's been very good. It's more November, middle to late November is kind of what we're hoping for," Harbaugh said. "He seems to be on track for that. That's what we're hopeful for, being able to play."
Reported by the Associated Press
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
San Francisco's leading receiver last season, the 26-year-old Crabtree sustained the injury during 7-on-7 drills in an organized team activity May 21. Crabtree recently resumed running as a significant step in his progress. His return will be a huge boost for a receiving corps searching for a complement opposite Anquan Boldin. ... Also, Mario Manningham will be able to resume practice next week after spending the first six games on the physically unable to perform list, then the 49ers have three weeks to decide whether to add him to the 53-man roster.
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