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San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan isn’t going to lay bare his plans for running back usage in Sunday’s matchup with the Minnesota Vikings.
\nAfter all, he’s probably not even sure whether he’ll have running back Christian McCaffrey at his disposal. McCaffrey was limited in Wednesday’s practice with his calf and Achilles injuries.
\nIf McCaffrey is out again, we can expect another heavy workload for backup RB Jordan Mason.
\nMason took 28 carries in the season opener vs. the New York Jets. That’s the most carries any 49er has had under Shanahan. Mason also needs only 16 rushes on Sunday to set a new career-high in carries for a season. He had his high water mark of 43 as a rookie.
\nIt may not be 28 carries again because the game script could dictate otherwise, but a quote from Shanahan in Wednesday’s press conference indicates he won’t hesitate to lean on Mason.
\n\u201cWhen I’ve seen him, he hasn’t mentioned anything,” Shanahan said when asked how Mason held up after getting 28 carries. “The trainers haven’t mentioned anything. That’s what I was kind of explaining in training camp that I thought was so impressive. Having so many guys out and how hard he went each day and the way he is, his body really never changed. He ran so hard in that game and he seems good to go.\u201d
\nIf Shanahan believes Mason is ready to shoulder the load, he’s not going to shy away from using the RB. That’s particularly true given the 49ers’ RB depth behind Mason.
\nPatrick Taylor had 65 career carries in 34 games across three seasons entering 2024. Rookie Isaac Guerendo hasn’t received a regular season touch.
\nMcCaffrey’s return will limit Mason’s workload, although some division of snaps between them may be necessary to keep McCaffrey healthy. Until No. 23 is back on the field, however, we can expect Mason to be the only RB Shanahan turns to no matter how many carries he’s seen.
\n\n", "content_text": "San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan isn’t going to lay bare his plans for running back usage in Sunday’s matchup with the Minnesota Vikings.\nAfter all, he’s probably not even sure whether he’ll have running back Christian McCaffrey at his disposal. McCaffrey was limited in Wednesday’s practice with his calf and Achilles injuries.\nIf McCaffrey is out again, we can expect another heavy workload for backup RB Jordan Mason.\nMason took 28 carries in the season opener vs. the New York Jets. That’s the most carries any 49er has had under Shanahan. Mason also needs only 16 rushes on Sunday to set a new career-high in carries for a season. He had his high water mark of 43 as a rookie.\nIt may not be 28 carries again because the game script could dictate otherwise, but a quote from Shanahan in Wednesday’s press conference indicates he won’t hesitate to lean on Mason.\n\u201cWhen I’ve seen him, he hasn’t mentioned anything,” Shanahan said when asked how Mason held up after getting 28 carries. “The trainers haven’t mentioned anything. That’s what I was kind of explaining in training camp that I thought was so impressive. Having so many guys out and how hard he went each day and the way he is, his body really never changed. He ran so hard in that game and he seems good to go.\u201d\nIf Shanahan believes Mason is ready to shoulder the load, he’s not going to shy away from using the RB. That’s particularly true given the 49ers’ RB depth behind Mason.\nPatrick Taylor had 65 career carries in 34 games across three seasons entering 2024. Rookie Isaac Guerendo hasn’t received a regular season touch.\nMcCaffrey’s return will limit Mason’s workload, although some division of snaps between them may be necessary to keep McCaffrey healthy. Until No. 23 is back on the field, however, we can expect Mason to be the only RB Shanahan turns to no matter how many carries he’s seen.\nMore Latest 49ers news!49ers rookie check-in after eventful 1st regular season gameGeorge Kittle pays off Iowa-Iowa State bet with Brock Purdy49ers injury problems linger as Week 2 practices begin", "date_published": "2024-09-12T07:00:21-07:00", "date_modified": "2024-09-11T18:48:24-07:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Kyle Madson", "url": "https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/author/kylemadson/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Kyle Madson", "url": "https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/author/kylemadson/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" }, "image": "https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/77/2024/09/USATSI_24196247_ca217d.jpg", "tags": [ "49ers depth chart", "49ers news", "49ers roster", "49ers snap counts", "Christian McCaffrey", "Fantasy Football", "jordan mason", "reaction", "Latest 49ers news" ], "summary": "Jordan Mason might set a new career-high in carries after two games. " }, { "id": "https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/?post_type=listicle&p=695583", "url": "https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/lists/49ers-rookies-2024-ricky-pearsall-isaac-guerendo-dominick-puni/", "title": "49ers rookie check-in after eventful 1st regular season game", "content_html": "The San Francisco 49ers are going to need their 2024 rookie class to pan out over the next handful of years.
While most of the first-year players don’t have outsized roles to start their careers, many of them found ways to contribute in the 49ers’ season opener. Roles will surely grow for the players who aren’t taking on starting jobs right away, but producing in their more limited capacities is a great first step toward making an impact further along in their careers.
Throughout the 49ers’ 2024 campaign we’ll keep track of how their rookies produce.
Week 1 was a good start with a slew of players popping up on the stat sheet:
Prior to their season opener on Monday Night Football, an internal battle took place on Saturday between a pair of playmakers for the San Francisco 49ers.
\nSaturday marked the latest edition of the historic rivalry game between the Iowa State Cyclones vs. the Iowa Hawkeyes. Two of the top current players from the Cyclones and Hawkeyes reside in the 49ers locker room \u2014 Brock Purdy and George Kittle.
\nWhen the Cyclones secured the 20-19 win on Saturday, Kittle had to pay the price. On Wednesday, the 49ers star tight end addressed members of the media from the locker room in Santa Clara donning a cardinal and gold Iowa State helmet, the same helmet Purdy wore for the Cyclones.
\nVia @nwagoner on Twitter:
\n\n\n\n#49ers TE George Kittle paying the price for losing a bet with Brock Purdy on the Iowa-Iowa State game over the weekend.
\nThis is Purdy\u2019s helmet\u2026 pic.twitter.com/0CWBHhXINj
\n— Nick Wagoner (@nwagoner) September 11, 2024
Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht threw for 272 yards and two touchdowns along with helping set up the Cyclones’ game-winning field goal. Kyle Konrardy drilled a 54-yard field goal to give Iowa State a 20-19 lead with six seconds remaining.
\nIowa standout running back Kaleb Johnson rushed for 187 yards on 25 carries with two touchdowns, but it wasn’t enough to save Kittle from wearing the Cyclones helmet on Wednesday in Santa Clara.
\nThis post originally appeared on Niners Wire! Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
\n\n\n", "content_text": "Prior to their season opener on Monday Night Football, an internal battle took place on Saturday between a pair of playmakers for the San Francisco 49ers.\nSaturday marked the latest edition of the historic rivalry game between the Iowa State Cyclones vs. the Iowa Hawkeyes. Two of the top current players from the Cyclones and Hawkeyes reside in the 49ers locker room \u2014 Brock Purdy and George Kittle.\nWhen the Cyclones secured the 20-19 win on Saturday, Kittle had to pay the price. On Wednesday, the 49ers star tight end addressed members of the media from the locker room in Santa Clara donning a cardinal and gold Iowa State helmet, the same helmet Purdy wore for the Cyclones.\nVia @nwagoner on Twitter:\n\n#49ers TE George Kittle paying the price for losing a bet with Brock Purdy on the Iowa-Iowa State game over the weekend. \nThis is Purdy\u2019s helmet\u2026 pic.twitter.com/0CWBHhXINj\n— Nick Wagoner (@nwagoner) September 11, 2024\n\nIowa State quarterback Rocco Becht threw for 272 yards and two touchdowns along with helping set up the Cyclones’ game-winning field goal. Kyle Konrardy drilled a 54-yard field goal to give Iowa State a 20-19 lead with six seconds remaining.\nIowa standout running back Kaleb Johnson rushed for 187 yards on 25 carries with two touchdowns, but it wasn’t enough to save Kittle from wearing the Cyclones helmet on Wednesday in Santa Clara.\nThis post originally appeared on Niners Wire! Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! \nMore Latest 49ers news!Backup RB will be star of the show again for 49ers offense vs. Vikings49ers rookie check-in after eventful 1st regular season game49ers injury problems linger as Week 2 practices begin", "date_published": "2024-09-11T17:00:42-07:00", "date_modified": "2024-09-11T14:06:57-07:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Tommy Call III", "url": "https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/author/tommycall3/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/711fcb17fb9990fbb301842c4919295d?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Tommy Call III", "url": "https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/author/tommycall3/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/711fcb17fb9990fbb301842c4919295d?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" }, "image": "https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/77/2024/09/USATSI_19631319.jpg", "tags": [ "brock purdy", "Iowa", "Iowa Hawkeyes", "Iowa State", "Iowa State Hawkeyes", "Kittle", "Purdy", "Latest 49ers news" ] }, { "id": "https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/?p=695642", "url": "https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/2024/09/11/49ers-injury-problems-christian-mccaffrey-talanoa-hufanga-vikings/", "title": "49ers injury problems linger as Week 2 practices begin", "content_html": "There was some hope that the San Francisco 49ers’ injury concerns could be alleviated heading into their Week 2 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings.
\nTheir first practice participation report leading into that game isn’t promising on the injury front. It largely looks like the reports from Week 1 where a handful of starters or key rotation players were absent for the season opener.
\nHere’s what Wednesday’s practice report looked like:
\nDE Yetur Gross-Matos (knee)
\nLB Dee Winters (ankle)
It’s not a great sign that neither Gross-Matos nor Winters had their participation level upgraded. They were both non-participants all of Week 1. If they’re not at least limited by Thursday, it would be a strong sign they’ll both miss a second consecutive game.
\nLG Aaron Banks (finger, calf)
\nSS Talanoa Hufanga (knee)
\nWR Jauan Jennings (ankle)
\nRB Christian McCaffrey (calf, Achilles)
There aren’t any surprises here. Banks suffered a calf contusion in the season opener. Jennings’ ankle injury also happened against the Jets. Both were expected to be limited to open the week. Hufanga is still working back from a torn ACL. An upgrade for him at any point in the week would be a good sign that he’s trending toward making his season debut Sunday. McCaffrey may be limited all year as the team manages his Achilles tendinitis.
\nThe 49ers and Vikings kick off at 10:00am on Friday from US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
\n\n\n\n", "content_text": "There was some hope that the San Francisco 49ers’ injury concerns could be alleviated heading into their Week 2 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings.\nTheir first practice participation report leading into that game isn’t promising on the injury front. It largely looks like the reports from Week 1 where a handful of starters or key rotation players were absent for the season opener.\nHere’s what Wednesday’s practice report looked like:\nDid not participate\nDE Yetur Gross-Matos (knee)\nLB Dee Winters (ankle)\nIt’s not a great sign that neither Gross-Matos nor Winters had their participation level upgraded. They were both non-participants all of Week 1. If they’re not at least limited by Thursday, it would be a strong sign they’ll both miss a second consecutive game.\nLimited participation\nLG Aaron Banks (finger, calf)\nSS Talanoa Hufanga (knee)\nWR Jauan Jennings (ankle)\nRB Christian McCaffrey (calf, Achilles)\nThere aren’t any surprises here. Banks suffered a calf contusion in the season opener. Jennings’ ankle injury also happened against the Jets. Both were expected to be limited to open the week. Hufanga is still working back from a torn ACL. An upgrade for him at any point in the week would be a good sign that he’s trending toward making his season debut Sunday. McCaffrey may be limited all year as the team manages his Achilles tendinitis.\nThe 49ers and Vikings kick off at 10:00am on Friday from US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.\nMore Latest 49ers news!Backup RB will be star of the show again for 49ers offense vs. Vikings49ers rookie check-in after eventful 1st regular season gameGeorge Kittle pays off Iowa-Iowa State bet with Brock Purdy\n ", "date_published": "2024-09-11T16:45:53-07:00", "date_modified": "2024-09-11T16:45:53-07:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Kyle Madson", "url": "https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/author/kylemadson/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Kyle Madson", "url": "https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/author/kylemadson/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" }, "image": "https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/77/2023/11/USATSI_21884716.jpg", "tags": [ "49ers", "49ers injuries", "49ers news", "breaking", "Injuries", "San Francisco 49ers", "Latest 49ers news" ], "summary": "The #49ers injury situation isn't improved much from Week 1. " }, { "id": "https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/?p=695634", "url": "https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/2024/09/11/christian-mccaffrey-preparing-to-play-in-week-2-vs-vikings/", "title": "Christian McCaffrey preparing to play in Week 2 vs. Vikings", "content_html": "
Despite missing Monday’s regular-season opener against the New York Jets with the same ankle/Achilles injury that ruled him out for most of training camp and the preseason, Christian McCaffrey is preparing to play in Week 2 against the Minnesota Vikings.
\nOn Wednesday, the All-Pro rusher spoke to members of the media in Santa Clara and was asked about his potential availability. McCaffrey revealed his mentality for Week 2 is that he’s going to play.
\n\n\nMy mentality is I’m playing this week. That’s where I’m at. That’s how I am every week. I’m not lying. I think as soon as a player says, maybe I’ll play, maybe I won’t. That’s not a good mentality to go into a week with when you’re kind of on the fence. So for me, I’m ready to go.\n
Via @957thegame on Twitter:
\n\n\n\n\u201cMy mentality is I\u2019m playing this week.\u201d -Christian McCaffrey pic.twitter.com/pwfSUQVCZv
\n— 95.7 The Game (@957thegame) September 11, 2024
Shortly before kickoff on Monday, McCaffrey was listed as inactive against the Jets due to injury. Without the Pro Bowler in the backfield, Jordan Mason stood in for McCaffrey. The undrafted running back broke out, torching the Jets for 147 yards on the ground and a touchdown.
\nMcCaffrey is coming off an All-Pro campaign with a career-best 1459 rushing yards and 21 total touchdowns.
\nThe 49ers are scheduled to meet Sam Darnold and the Vikings in Minnesota on Sunday at 10 a.m. PT.
\nThis post originally appeared on Niners Wire! Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
\n\n\n", "content_text": "Despite missing Monday’s regular-season opener against the New York Jets with the same ankle/Achilles injury that ruled him out for most of training camp and the preseason, Christian McCaffrey is preparing to play in Week 2 against the Minnesota Vikings.\nOn Wednesday, the All-Pro rusher spoke to members of the media in Santa Clara and was asked about his potential availability. McCaffrey revealed his mentality for Week 2 is that he’s going to play.\n\n\n\nMy mentality is I’m playing this week. That’s where I’m at. That’s how I am every week. I’m not lying. I think as soon as a player says, maybe I’ll play, maybe I won’t. That’s not a good mentality to go into a week with when you’re kind of on the fence. So for me, I’m ready to go.\n\n\n\nVia @957thegame on Twitter:\n\n\u201cMy mentality is I\u2019m playing this week.\u201d -Christian McCaffrey pic.twitter.com/pwfSUQVCZv\n— 95.7 The Game (@957thegame) September 11, 2024\n\nShortly before kickoff on Monday, McCaffrey was listed as inactive against the Jets due to injury. Without the Pro Bowler in the backfield, Jordan Mason stood in for McCaffrey. The undrafted running back broke out, torching the Jets for 147 yards on the ground and a touchdown.\nMcCaffrey is coming off an All-Pro campaign with a career-best 1459 rushing yards and 21 total touchdowns.\nThe 49ers are scheduled to meet Sam Darnold and the Vikings in Minnesota on Sunday at 10 a.m. PT.\nThis post originally appeared on Niners Wire! Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! \nMore Latest 49ers news!Backup RB will be star of the show again for 49ers offense vs. Vikings49ers rookie check-in after eventful 1st regular season gameGeorge Kittle pays off Iowa-Iowa State bet with Brock Purdy", "date_published": "2024-09-11T13:56:35-07:00", "date_modified": "2024-09-11T14:01:22-07:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Tommy Call III", "url": "https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/author/tommycall3/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/711fcb17fb9990fbb301842c4919295d?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Tommy Call III", "url": "https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/author/tommycall3/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/711fcb17fb9990fbb301842c4919295d?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" }, "image": "https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/77/2023/12/USATSI_21720411.jpg", "tags": [ "49ers", "Christian McCaffrey", "CMC", "McCaffrey", "San Francisco 49ers", "Timely", "Vikings vs. 49ers", "Latest 49ers news" ] }, { "id": "https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/?p=695629", "url": "https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/2024/09/11/49ers-officially-add-veteran-ol-to-practice-squad-release-de/", "title": "49ers officially add veteran OL to practice squad, release DE", "content_html": "The San Francisco 49ers traded out some internal defensive line depth for some offensive line depth.
\nIn a practice squad move ahead of Wednesday’s practice, San Francisco signed veteran offensive lineman Chris Hubbard to the 17-man unit. To make room they released veteran DE Jonathan Garvin.
\nHubbard was with the 49ers during the preseason and battled for the swing tackle job. He was let go and the team opted to bring back veteran Brandon Parker instead of Hubbard when they made some offensive line moves prior to Trent Williams’s return from his hold out.
\nHaving Hubbard gives the 49ers quality OL depth on their practice squad. He joins Isaac Alarcon and undrafted rookie Drake Nugent on that portion of San Francisco’s roster.
\nGarvin’s release isn’t a huge surprise and it may bode well for Yetur Gross-Matos’s chances to play in Week 2. The 49ers elevated Sam Okuayinonu from the practice squad in Week 1 to provide depth while Gross-Matos missed the game with a knee sprain. If he can’t go in Week 2, Okuayinonu would be the likely replacement again with Garvin no longer on the club.
\nThe 49ers added Garvin during the preseason when injuries started to hit their defensive line. He played 77 snaps across three preseason games, tallying three pressures and five run stops according to Pro Football Focus.
\n\n\n", "content_text": "The San Francisco 49ers traded out some internal defensive line depth for some offensive line depth.\nIn a practice squad move ahead of Wednesday’s practice, San Francisco signed veteran offensive lineman Chris Hubbard to the 17-man unit. To make room they released veteran DE Jonathan Garvin.\nHubbard was with the 49ers during the preseason and battled for the swing tackle job. He was let go and the team opted to bring back veteran Brandon Parker instead of Hubbard when they made some offensive line moves prior to Trent Williams’s return from his hold out.\nHaving Hubbard gives the 49ers quality OL depth on their practice squad. He joins Isaac Alarcon and undrafted rookie Drake Nugent on that portion of San Francisco’s roster.\nGarvin’s release isn’t a huge surprise and it may bode well for Yetur Gross-Matos’s chances to play in Week 2. The 49ers elevated Sam Okuayinonu from the practice squad in Week 1 to provide depth while Gross-Matos missed the game with a knee sprain. If he can’t go in Week 2, Okuayinonu would be the likely replacement again with Garvin no longer on the club.\nThe 49ers added Garvin during the preseason when injuries started to hit their defensive line. He played 77 snaps across three preseason games, tallying three pressures and five run stops according to Pro Football Focus.\nMore Latest 49ers news!Backup RB will be star of the show again for 49ers offense vs. Vikings49ers rookie check-in after eventful 1st regular season gameGeorge Kittle pays off Iowa-Iowa State bet with Brock Purdy", "date_published": "2024-09-11T13:37:01-07:00", "date_modified": "2024-09-11T13:37:01-07:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Kyle Madson", "url": "https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/author/kylemadson/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Kyle Madson", "url": "https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/author/kylemadson/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" }, "image": "https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/77/2024/05/USATSI_21499485.jpg", "tags": [ "49ers", "49ers news", "49ers practice squad", "49ers roster", "49ers roster moves", "breaking", "Chris Hubbard", "Jonathan Garvin", "Latest 49ers news" ], "summary": "The 49ers announced a practice squad swap on Wednesday. " }, { "id": "https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/?p=695621", "url": "https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/2024/09/11/christian-mccaffrey-update-no-ir-for-49ers-star-rb/", "title": "Christian McCaffrey update: No IR for 49ers' star RB", "content_html": "The San Francisco 49ers plan to get running back Christian McCaffrey back sooner rather than later.
\nThat would be the indication based on head coach Kyle Shanahan’s press conference Wednesday. Shanahan told reporters the club never considered putting McCaffrey on IR as he works through calf and Achilles injuries.
\nIf McCaffrey went on IR he’d have to miss a minimum of four weeks. He was out for the season opener and he’s still day-to-day with his lower leg ailments. Shanahan told reporters McCaffrey would be limited in Wednesday’s practice as the team prepares to face the Minnesota Vikings.
\nPutting McCaffrey on IR at this point would mean he’s out until at least Week 6.
\nShanahan also said after the team’s season opener that McCaffrey would have played if it was a postseason game, which is more evidence his absence is more about injury management. This is something the 49ers and McCaffrey will likely be dealing with all season.
\nThere’s a chance he could miss the second game according to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter. A limited practice Wednesday would seem to indicate that a Week 2 absence is still on the table.
\nHowever, the team clearly doesn’t plan for him to miss many more games than that. If they did, they’d put him on IR and open a roster spot to provide some depth at running back.
\nThe 49ers have options once McCaffrey does return. Backup RB Jordan Mason looked excellent in the season opener and appears to be a viable ball carrier who can spell McCaffrey during games to help him lighten the workload on his ailing Achilles.
\n\n\n", "content_text": "The San Francisco 49ers plan to get running back Christian McCaffrey back sooner rather than later.\nThat would be the indication based on head coach Kyle Shanahan’s press conference Wednesday. Shanahan told reporters the club never considered putting McCaffrey on IR as he works through calf and Achilles injuries.\nIf McCaffrey went on IR he’d have to miss a minimum of four weeks. He was out for the season opener and he’s still day-to-day with his lower leg ailments. Shanahan told reporters McCaffrey would be limited in Wednesday’s practice as the team prepares to face the Minnesota Vikings.\nPutting McCaffrey on IR at this point would mean he’s out until at least Week 6.\nShanahan also said after the team’s season opener that McCaffrey would have played if it was a postseason game, which is more evidence his absence is more about injury management. This is something the 49ers and McCaffrey will likely be dealing with all season.\nThere’s a chance he could miss the second game according to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter. A limited practice Wednesday would seem to indicate that a Week 2 absence is still on the table.\nHowever, the team clearly doesn’t plan for him to miss many more games than that. If they did, they’d put him on IR and open a roster spot to provide some depth at running back.\nThe 49ers have options once McCaffrey does return. Backup RB Jordan Mason looked excellent in the season opener and appears to be a viable ball carrier who can spell McCaffrey during games to help him lighten the workload on his ailing Achilles.\nMore!Backup RB will be star of the show again for 49ers offense vs. Vikings49ers rookie check-in after eventful 1st regular season gameGeorge Kittle pays off Iowa-Iowa State bet with Brock Purdy", "date_published": "2024-09-11T13:27:20-07:00", "date_modified": "2024-09-11T13:29:06-07:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Kyle Madson", "url": "https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/author/kylemadson/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Kyle Madson", "url": "https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/author/kylemadson/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" }, "image": "https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/77/2024/09/USATSI_24026626.jpg", "tags": [ "49ers", "49ers injuries", "49ers IR", "breaking", "Christian McCaffrey", "Injuries", "IR", "jordan mason", "San Francisco 49ers", "Latest 49ers news" ], "summary": "No IR for Christian McCaffrey. Here's what that means: " }, { "id": "https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/?p=695617", "url": "https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/2024/09/11/49ers-all-pro-rb-limited-at-practice-on-wednesday/", "title": "49ers All-Pro RB limited at practice on Wednesday", "content_html": "Shortly before kickoff on Monday Night, the San Francisco 49ers ruled All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey inactive against the New York Jets due to an ankle/Achilles injury. The same injury kept McCaffrey sidelined for all of the preseason.
\nNow, McCaffrey’s status is in question for Week 2 against the Minnesota Vikings. Prior to Wednesday’s practice, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters that McCaffrey would be limited in practice.
\nVia @AdamSchefter on Twitter:
\n\n\n\n49ers HC Kyle Shanahan told reporters that RB Christian McCaffrey will be limited today in practice due to his calf injury and Achilles tendinitis.
\n— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 11, 2024
If McCaffrey is unable to go, Jordan Mason will be in line for another heavy workload in Week 2 against the Vikings. Mason had a breakout performance against the Jets on Monday, rushing for 147 yards and a touchdown.
\nThe 49ers are scheduled to meet Sam Darnold and the Vikings in Minnesota on Sunday at 10 a.m. PT.
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\n\n\n", "content_text": "Shortly before kickoff on Monday Night, the San Francisco 49ers ruled All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey inactive against the New York Jets due to an ankle/Achilles injury. The same injury kept McCaffrey sidelined for all of the preseason.\nNow, McCaffrey’s status is in question for Week 2 against the Minnesota Vikings. Prior to Wednesday’s practice, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters that McCaffrey would be limited in practice.\nVia @AdamSchefter on Twitter:\n\n49ers HC Kyle Shanahan told reporters that RB Christian McCaffrey will be limited today in practice due to his calf injury and Achilles tendinitis.\n— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 11, 2024\n\nIf McCaffrey is unable to go, Jordan Mason will be in line for another heavy workload in Week 2 against the Vikings. Mason had a breakout performance against the Jets on Monday, rushing for 147 yards and a touchdown.\nThe 49ers are scheduled to meet Sam Darnold and the Vikings in Minnesota on Sunday at 10 a.m. PT.\nThis post originally appeared on Niners Wire! Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! \nMore!Backup RB will be star of the show again for 49ers offense vs. Vikings49ers rookie check-in after eventful 1st regular season gameGeorge Kittle pays off Iowa-Iowa State bet with Brock Purdy", "date_published": "2024-09-11T13:13:25-07:00", "date_modified": "2024-09-11T13:19:51-07:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Tommy Call III", "url": "https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/author/tommycall3/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/711fcb17fb9990fbb301842c4919295d?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Tommy Call III", "url": "https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/author/tommycall3/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/711fcb17fb9990fbb301842c4919295d?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" }, "image": "https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/77/2024/02/USATSI_22501385.jpg", "tags": [ "49ers vs Vikings", "Christian McCaffrey", "Injury Report", "Timely", "Injuries", "Latest 49ers news" ] }, { "id": "https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/?p=695612", "url": "https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/2024/09/11/vikings-star-wr-may-miss-game-vs-49ers/", "title": "Vikings star WR may miss game vs. 49ers", "content_html": "While the San Francisco 49ers are dealing with an injury to one of their key playmakers, so is their next opponent, the Minnesota Vikings.
\nDuring the Vikings win in Week 1 against the New York Giants, Jordan Addison exited the game exited Sunday’s game in the third quarter due to an ankle injury.
\nFor Week 2, the sophomore pass catcher’s status could be in jeopardy. Addison missed practice on Wednesday due to the ankle injury he picked up in Week 1.
\nVia @Andrew_Krammer on Twitter:
\nhttps://twitter.com/Andrew_Krammer/status/1833935384155504646
\nAddison torched the 49ers last season, leading the Vikings to an upset victory in Week 7 on Sunday Night Football with 123 yards and two touchdown receptions.
\nIf Addison is ruled out Brandon Powell, Jalen Nailor and Trent Sherfield could be in line for bigger roles in Kevin O’Connell’s passing attack.
\nAlthough Addison could be sidelined on Sunday, Nick Sorensen and the 49ers defense will still have to find a way to slow down Justin Jefferson and his new quarterback Sam Darnold.
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\n\n\n", "content_text": "While the San Francisco 49ers are dealing with an injury to one of their key playmakers, so is their next opponent, the Minnesota Vikings.\nDuring the Vikings win in Week 1 against the New York Giants, Jordan Addison exited the game exited Sunday’s game in the third quarter due to an ankle injury.\nFor Week 2, the sophomore pass catcher’s status could be in jeopardy. Addison missed practice on Wednesday due to the ankle injury he picked up in Week 1.\nVia @Andrew_Krammer on Twitter:\nhttps://twitter.com/Andrew_Krammer/status/1833935384155504646\nAddison torched the 49ers last season, leading the Vikings to an upset victory in Week 7 on Sunday Night Football with 123 yards and two touchdown receptions.\nIf Addison is ruled out Brandon Powell, Jalen Nailor and Trent Sherfield could be in line for bigger roles in Kevin O’Connell’s passing attack.\nAlthough Addison could be sidelined on Sunday, Nick Sorensen and the 49ers defense will still have to find a way to slow down Justin Jefferson and his new quarterback Sam Darnold.\nThis post originally appeared on Niners Wire! Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! \nMore!Backup RB will be star of the show again for 49ers offense vs. Vikings49ers rookie check-in after eventful 1st regular season gameGeorge Kittle pays off Iowa-Iowa State bet with Brock Purdy", "date_published": "2024-09-11T12:40:44-07:00", "date_modified": "2024-09-11T12:42:42-07:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Tommy Call III", "url": "https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/author/tommycall3/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/711fcb17fb9990fbb301842c4919295d?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Tommy Call III", "url": "https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/author/tommycall3/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/711fcb17fb9990fbb301842c4919295d?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" }, "image": "https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/77/2023/10/USATSI_21719706.jpg", "tags": [ "49ers", "jordan addison", "Timely", "Vikings", "Vikings vs. 49ers", "Injuries", "Latest 49ers news" ] }, { "id": "https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/?post_type=fishburn_gallery&p=695592", "url": "https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/gallery/top-photos-from-jordan-masons-breakout-performance-on-monday-night-football-vs-jets/", "title": "Top photos from Jordan Mason's breakout performance on Monday Night Football vs. Jets", "content_html": "With little time before kickoff, the San Francisco 49ers were dealt the news that All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey would be inactive for Monday Night Football against the New York Jets due to an ankle/Achilles injury.
\nDespite missing one of their key pieces, Kyle Shanahna’s offense didn’t miss a beat, thanks to the help of Jordan Mason.
\nThe undrafted running back burst onto the scene on Monday, punishing the Jets with a flurry of tough and thundering runs down the gut of Robert Salah’s defense.
\nMason fueled the 49ers offense with a career-high 147 yards on 28 carries. Mason added to his impressive performance with a touchdown score. Behind Mason’s breakout effort, the 49ers cruised to a 32-19 win to open the season against Aaron Rodgers and the Jets.
\nHere’s a look at some of the top photos from Mason’s career-high performance during the 49ers win over the Jets on Monday night in Santa Clara.
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