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49ers say Christian McCaffrey has a thigh injury and is questionable to return. Big opportunity for rookie Kaelon Black ...
Why it's #1 Questionable · Christian McCaffrey (top-50)
25 more updatesfrom 8 sources
- Oct 25 Yahoo Fantasy Football Fantasy Football Week 8 Early Waiver Wire Pickups: Caleb Douglas, Kaelon Black among top options
- Oct 25 David Lombardi (X) Play count between the Kaelon Black fumble and the big Jordan Watkins catch: Falcons: 36 49ers: 7 23 unanswered points for Atlanta over that stretch, and the 49ers had one small sliver of a chance to stop the bleeding. But the Jordan Watkins miracle grab was not to be
- Oct 25 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) Kaelon Black lost a fumble at the Atlanta 29-yard line, and Brock Purdy throws an interception the Falcons' 10. Those are two huge mistakes from the 49ers' offense.+1
- Oct 25 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) When Jordan James and Kaelon Black fumbled, it was the first time the 49ers coughed it up on back-to-back plays since Deebo Samuel and JaMycal Hasty in Week 16 of 2021 vs. the Titans.+1
- Oct 25 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) The young backs put the ball on the ground on consecutive plays. Jordan James' fumble was recovered by a teammate; Kaelon Black's fumble was not. It's Atlanta ball.+1
- Oct 25 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [NFL] Kaelon Black fumbles and the Falcons recover!
- Oct 25 David Lombardi (X) Jordan James and Kaelon Black fumble on back-to-back plays... probably just in time for CMC to re-enter this game
- Oct 25 Greg Auman (X) With Christian McCaffrey sidelined with a thigh injury, Kaelon Black fumbles inside the Atlanta 30 and Falcons recover the loose ball. Falcons down 14-9, but have a chance to change that in final 4:20 of first half.
- Oct 25 Matt Barrows (Bluesky) Kaelon Black fumbles on two straight plays and Falcons take over. Second half ought to be ... interesting.
- Oct 25 Ian Rapoport (Bluesky) No WRs? No problem. A Kaelon Black 30-yard TD run.
- Oct 25 Greg Auman (X) 49ers say Christian McCaffrey has a thigh injury and is questionable to return. Big opportunity for rookie Kaelon Black ...
- Oct 25 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [NFL] Kaelon Black put on the burners to get 6
- Oct 25 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) The 49ers have not targeted a wideout, yet. But Jordan Watkins made an impact, for sure, with a downfield block to pave the way for Kaelon Black to get into the end zone.+1
- Oct 25 Matt Barrows (Bluesky) That was Kaelon Black's first career TD. Strong blocks by Juszczyk, Puni, Colby and Watkins to get Black into the end zone.
- Oct 25 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) With Christian McCaffrey on the sideline, Kaelon Black blasts up the middle for a 30-yard TD run. That's the first TD of his NFL career. The 49ers take a 14-3 lead.+1
- Oct 25 Daniel Flick (X) Rookie third-round pick Kaelon Black (an Indiana product) gashed the Falcons that drive and finished with a 31-yard rushing TD on the first play of the second quarter. The 49ers lead 14-3.
- Oct 25 Greg Auman (X) 49ers rookie Kaelon Black goes up the middle for a 30-yard touchdown and a 14-3 lead on Falcons. Black has 53 yards on eight carries spelling McCaffrey early in the second quarter.
- Oct 25 David Lombardi (X) Since Kaelon Black *reached* for that TD, it doesn't count. Am I right? 😀
- Oct 25 David Lombardi (X) If it's a CMC game, that also means it's a Kaelon Black game
- Oct 25 Matt Maiocco (X) The 49ers will not have their top four WRs from Week 1 available against the Falcons. Christian McCaffrey lined up in the slot 39 times and 16 times wide in the first six games. Expect more of that today against the Falcons with him and Kaelon Black on the field at the same time.+1
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And second-year RB Jordan James is also active for the first time this season. Kaelon Black had been sick earlier this week (unclear it's the same illness that's now hit George Kittle). James should give the 49ers some juice on special teams since they're down the usual WR there
Why it's #2 George Kittle (top-150)
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Kaelon Black: Questionable
Oct 7: Black (illness) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Why it's #3 Questionable · 4 reports
3 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Oct 7 ESPN NFL Injury Report Kaelon Black: Questionable
- Oct 7 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) Here is the 49ers’ preliminary practice participation report via Kyle Shanahan: No practice DE Nick Bosa (knee, calf) DT James Thompson (ankle) FB Kyle Juszczyk (knee) S Marques Sigle (ankle) DB Upton Stout (shoulder) Limited WR Mike Evans (ribs) DE Mykel Williams (knee) RB Kaelon Black (illness)+1
- Oct 7 Matt Barrows (Bluesky) 49ers not practicing today: Nick Bosa (calf), James Thompson Jr. (ankle), Kyle Juszczyk (knee), Marques Sigle (ankle) Limited: Kaelon Black (illness), Mike Evans (rib), Mykel Williams (knee)
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RB Kaelon Black (groin) and K Eddy Piñeiro (illness) are questionable for the 49ers' Week 2 game against the Dolphins. Kyle Shanahan said they'll bring in a K to try out.
Of course, WR De’Zhaun Stribling (ankle) is OUT. The 49ers have not yet placed Stribling on injured reserve.
11 more updatesfrom 7 sources
- Sep 18 49ers Team Site De'Zhaun Stribling OUT, Kaelon Black and Eddy Piñeiro Questionable vs. Dolphins; Injury Report Ahead of #MIAvsSF
- Sep 18 Eric Branch (X) Notes with @harrisonrich_: #49ers may be without Kaelon Black, Eddy Piñeiro against Dolphins on Sunday
- Sep 18 Nathan Jahnke (Bluesky) Game statuses for Sunday continued Questionable QB - Joe Burrow, Aidan O'Connell RB - RJ Harvey, Kaelon Black, DJ Giddens WR - Chris Olave, Ladd McConkey, Michael Pittman Jr., Jalen McMillan K - Eddy Pineiro
- Sep 18 Matt Barrows (Bluesky) Shanahan said the team will have to bring a kicker in this weekend just in case Pineiro can't go. · Quoting Matt Barrows: 49ers for Sunday: OUT: WR De’Zhaun Stribling (knee) Questionable: K Eddy Pineiro (illness), RB Kaelon Black (groin)
- Sep 18 Matt Barrows (Bluesky) 49ers for Sunday: OUT: WR De’Zhaun Stribling (knee) Questionable: K Eddy Pineiro (illness), RB Kaelon Black (groin)+1
- Sep 18 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) RB Kaelon Black (groin) and K Eddy Piñeiro (illness) are questionable for the 49ers' Week 2 game against the Dolphins. Kyle Shanahan said they'll bring in a K to try out. Of course, WR De’Zhaun Stribling (ankle) is OUT. The 49ers have not yet placed Stribling on injured reserve.+1
- Sep 18 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) RB Kaelon Black, who was limited at 49ers practice on Thursday with groin, is on the field at the start of today’s on-field session.+1
- Sep 18 Matt Barrows (Bluesky) No Eddy Pineiro (illness) at the start of today’s practice. Kaelon Black (groin) is present and accounted for.
- Sep 18 FTN (Bluesky) Week 2 Start or Sit RBs 🤔 Aaron Jones or Quinshon Judkins? Should Kaelon Black be in lineups? @colinmctamany.bsky.social has the answers ⤵️
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Kaelon Black: Questionable
Sep 17: Black was limited at Thursday's practice due to a groin injury, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Limited Full practice Questionable
11 more updatesfrom 7 sources
- Sep 17 David Lombardi (X) Everyone can chill out on Kaelon Black.... Kyle Shanahan on KNBR said there's no concern with him: "We're just being smart with him. He's a little tight today, so we didn't push him too hard."
- Sep 17 Matt Barrows (Bluesky) RB Kaelon Black was added to the 49ers' practice participation report today. He was limited with a groin injury.+2
- Sep 17 ESPN NFL Injury Report Kaelon Black: Questionable
- Sep 17 Eric Branch (X) #49ers RB Kaelon Black (groin) appeared on the injury report today. He was limited. K Eddy Pineiro (illness) missed his second straight practice.
- Sep 17 Eric Branch (X) . @harrisonrich_: Kaelon Black gives #49ers’ run game a new gear — and Christian McCaffrey a breather
- Sep 17 David Lombardi (X) The 49ers added rookie RB Kaelon Black to the practice report today, classifying him as a limited participant with a groin issue. Black had been a full participant with no listing Wednesday
- Sep 17 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) 49ers injury report No practice K Eddy Piñeiro (illness) WR De’Zhaun Stribling (ankle) Limited RB Kaelon Black (groin) DE Nick Bosa (knee) FB Kyle Juszczyk (finger) TE George Kittle (Achilles) DE Keion White (back)+1
- Sep 17 RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 2? Kaelon Black, RJ Harvey, Saquon Barkley, TreVeyon Henderson, Emmett Johnson, Ashton Jeanty, Chris Brooks, Alvin Kamara
- Sep 17 RotoBaller NFL Kaelon Black - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 2 (2026)
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49ers RB Kaelon Black (groin) is expected to go on Sunday after being limited some this week, sources say. Coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters this week it was minor.
Questionable Expected to play Limited
4 more updatesfrom 4 sources
- Sep 20 Ian Rapoport (Bluesky) 49ers RB Kaelon Black (groin) is expected to go on Sunday after being limited some this week, sources say. Coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters this week it was minor.+1
- Sep 20 Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) Kaelon Black (groin) expected to play vs. Miami
- Sep 20 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) 49ers RB Kaelon Black, listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Dolphins due to a groin injury, is expected to play, per source.+1
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Eddy Piñero, Kaelon Black Available vs. Dolphins; Inactives for Week 1 #MIAvsSF
Take a look at players who have been ruled out for the San Francisco 49ers Week 2 matchup versus the Miami Dolphins.
3 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- Sep 20 Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) Kaelon Black (groin) officially active for Week 2
- Sep 20 Matt Barrows (Bluesky) Note: RBs Christian McCaffrey, Kaelon Black (groin) and Jordan James are active.
- Sep 20 49ers Team Site Eddy Piñeiro, Kaelon Black Available vs. Dolphins; Inactives for Week 2 #MIAvsSF+1
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Rookie RB Kaelon Black played 43.8% of the snaps and had more carries than Christian McCaffrey last night.
It was a different approach than we’ve ever seen since CMC was traded to San Francisco.
How much is his fantasy value impacted?
2 more updatesfrom 1 source
- Sep 11 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) 49ers snap count Offense (65 plays) QB-Brock Purdy 65 RB-Christian McCaffrey 36, Kyle Juszczyk 33, Kaelon Black 28 WR-Mike Evans 49, Demarcus Robinson 41, Deebo Samuel 27, De’Zhaun Stribling 21, Jacob Cowing 5, KhaDarel Hodge 1+1
- Sep 11 Field Yates (X) Rookie RB Kaelon Black played 43.8% of the snaps and had more carries than Christian McCaffrey last night. It was a different approach than we’ve ever seen since CMC was traded to San Francisco. How much is his fantasy value impacted?
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49ers inactives takeaways:
🏈 Kaelon Black ahead of Jordan James
🏈 Renardo, Jack Jones healthy
🏈 Deebo the Z
🏈 Wallow ahead of Bethune
QB Kurtis Rourke (3rd QB)
CB Ephesians Prysock
RB Jordan James
WR Jordan Watkins
LB Tatum Bethune
OT Enrique Cruz
18 more updatesfrom 5 sources
- Sep 10 PFF News NFL Week 1 Recap: Immediate fantasy football takeaways from 49ers-Rams
- Sep 10 Nathan Jahnke (Bluesky) League leaders in rushing attempts so far this season Rhamondre Stevenson Kaelon Black
- Sep 10 Nathan Jahnke (Bluesky) 49ers HB snap count at halftime Christian McCaffrey 21 Kaelon Black 16 Out of 38 plays+4
- Sep 10 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) Kaelon Black has 36 yards on seven carries. They're pounding the ball with him, and that set up Brock Purdy's play-action big-hitter to Demarcus Robinson.+1
- Sep 10 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) Rookie RB Kaelon Black is seeing a lot of action, and WR De'Zhaun Stribling is back in the game.+1
- Sep 10 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) If the first drive is any indication, the 49ers seem to have a lot of confidence in rookie RB Kaelon Black, who subbed in multiple times for Christian McCaffrey.+1
- Sep 10 David Lombardi (X) Unless Demarcus Robinson starts at Z and Deebo plays the gadget Joker role · Quoting David Lombardi: 49ers inactives takeaways: 🏈 Kaelon Black ahead of Jordan James 🏈 Renardo, Jack Jones healthy 🏈 Deebo the Z 🏈 Wallow ahead of Bethune QB Kurtis Rourke (3rd QB) CB Ephesians Prysock RB Jordan James WR Jordan Watkins LB Tatum Bethune OT Enrique Cruz
- Sep 10 David Lombardi (X) 49ers inactives takeaways: 🏈 Kaelon Black ahead of Jordan James 🏈 Renardo, Jack Jones healthy 🏈 Deebo the Z 🏈 Wallow ahead of Bethune QB Kurtis Rourke (3rd QB) CB Ephesians Prysock RB Jordan James WR Jordan Watkins LB Tatum Bethune OT Enrique Cruz
- Sep 10 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) Rookie Kaelon Black is the 49ers' backup running back. Their third RB, Jordan James, is not active. We'll see if the carve out some significant playing time for Black behind Christian McCaffrey.+1
- Sep 10 Nathan Jahnke (Bluesky) With Jordan James inactive, it's clearer that Kaelon Black is the 49ers RB2. A solid waiver wire target in fantasy leagues. · Quoting Matt Maiocco: 49ers inactive players for their Week 1 game vs. the Rams in Melbourne: QB Kurtis Rourke CB Ephesians Prysock RB Jordan James WR Jordan Watkins LB Tatum Bethune OT Enrique Cruz
- Sep 10 Matt Barrows (Bluesky) 49ers digit watch (for the casuals) 4 - WR/PR Jacob Cowing 7 - WR De’Zhaun Stribling* 11- WR Demarcus Robinson 15 - P Corliss Waitman 26 - RB Kaelon Black* 59 - DE Ogbo Okoronkwo 86 - WR KhaDarel Hodge 93 - DT Gracen Halton* 94 - DE Romello Height* 96 - DT James Thompson Jr.* * rookie
- Kaelon Black listed as RB2 on 49ers' unofficial depth chart for Week 1.
Game Plays 3 in-game updates such as touchdowns, sacks and drives
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Running Backs ranked by total rushing EPA from @NextGenStats through Sunday of Week 7:
Minimum 10 carries.
1.) Kenneth Walker III (+10.9)
2.) Christian McCaffrey (+9.5)
3.) Blake Corum (+8.7)
4.) Chuba Hubbard (+6.5)
5.) James Cook (+5.3)
6.) Jaylen Warren (+5.1)
7.) Jaleel McLaughlin (+4.8)
8.) Kyle Monangai (+3.7)
9.) Chris Rodriguez Jr. (+3.3)
10.) Justice Hill (+2.9)
11.) Bucky Irving (+1.5)
12.) Bijan Robinson (+1.0)
13.) Jonah Coleman (+0.9)
14.) Ameer Abdullah (+0.5)
15.) Ollie Gordon II (+0.2)
16.) Brian Robinson (+0.2)
17.) RJ Harvey (-0.5)
18.) Kimani Vidal (-0.7)
19.) Jahmyr Gibbs (-0.7)
20.) Travis Etienne (-0.9)
21.) Seth McGowan (-1.0)
22.) Devin Singletary (-1.0)
23.) Javonte Williams (-1.6)
24.) Kyren Williams (-1.6)
25.) Saquon Barkley (-1.7)
26.) Isaiah Davis (-1.7)
27.) Josh Jacobs (-1.8)
28.) Chris Brooks (-1.8)
29.) Kenny Gainwell (-1.9)
30.) Pierre Strong (-2.2)
31.) Tyler Goodson (-2.3)
32.) CJ Donaldson (-2.7)
33.) Bam Knight (-2.9)
34.) Samaje Perine…
5 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- Oct 26 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) 49ers snap count Offense (66 plays) QB-Brock Purdy 66 RB-Christian McCaffrey 34, Kyle Juszczyk 32, Kaelon Black 31, Jordan James 4 WR-Jordan Watkins 50, Brandin Cooks 45, Jacob Cowing 26, Christian Kirk 20+1
- Oct 26 RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Pickup for Fantasy Football Week 8? Omar Cooper Jr., Jonah Coleman, Bam Knight, Samaje Perine, Caleb Douglas, Seth McGowan, Kaelon Black, Antonio Williams, Jordyn Tyson
- Oct 26 RotoBaller NFL Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8 - Jonah Coleman, Bam Knight, Rachaad White, Kaelon Black
- Oct 26 Greg Auman (X) Jeanty is 83rd out of 83, and isn’t even close to 82. · Quoting Ryan Paganetti: Running Backs ranked by total rushing EPA from @NextGenStats through Sunday of Week 7: Minimum 10 carries. 1.) Kenneth Walker III (+10.9) 2.) Christian McCaffrey (+9.5) 3.) Blake Corum (+8.7) 4.) Chuba Hubbard (+6.5) 5.) James Cook (+5.3) 6.) Jaylen Warren (+5.1) 7.) Jaleel McLaughlin (+4.8) 8.) Kyle Monangai (+3.7) 9.) Chris Rodriguez Jr. (+3.3) 10.) Justice Hill (+2.9) 11.) Bucky Irving (+1.5) 12.) Bijan Robinson (+1.0) 13.) Jonah Coleman (+0.9) 14.) Ameer Abdullah (+0.5) 15.) Ollie Gordon II (+0.2) 16.) Brian Robinson (+0.2) 17.) RJ Harvey (-0.5) 18.) Kimani Vidal (-0.7) 19.) Jahmyr Gibbs (-0.7) 20.) Travis Etienne (-0.9) 21.) Seth McGowan (-1.0) 22.) Devin Singletary (-1.0) 23.) Javonte Williams (-1.6) 24.) Kyren Williams (-1.6) 25.) Saquon Barkley (-1.7) 26.) Isaiah Davis (-1.7) 27.) Josh Jacobs (-1.8) 28.) Chris Brooks (-1.8) 29.) Kenny Gainwell (-1.9) 30.) Pierre Strong (-2.2) 31.) Tyler Goodson…
- Oct 26 Greg Auman (X) Running Backs ranked by total rushing EPA from @NextGenStats through Sunday of Week 7: Minimum 10 carries. 1.) Kenneth Walker III (+10.9) 2.) Christian McCaffrey (+9.5) 3.) Blake Corum (+8.7) 4.) Chuba Hubbard (+6.5) 5.) James Cook (+5.3) 6.) Jaylen Warren (+5.1) 7.) Jaleel McLaughlin (+4.8) 8.) Kyle Monangai (+3.7) 9.) Chris Rodriguez Jr. (+3.3) 10.) Justice Hill (+2.9) 11.) Bucky Irving (+1.5) 12.) Bijan Robinson (+1.0) 13.) Jonah Coleman (+0.9) 14.) Ameer Abdullah (+0.5) 15.) Ollie Gordon II (+0.2) 16.) Brian Robinson (+0.2) 17.) RJ Harvey (-0.5) 18.) Kimani Vidal (-0.7) 19.) Jahmyr Gibbs (-0.7) 20.) Travis Etienne (-0.9) 21.) Seth McGowan (-1.0) 22.) Devin Singletary (-1.0) 23.) Javonte Williams (-1.6) 24.) Kyren Williams (-1.6) 25.) Saquon Barkley (-1.7) 26.) Isaiah Davis (-1.7) 27.) Josh Jacobs (-1.8) 28.) Chris Brooks (-1.8) 29.) Kenny Gainwell (-1.9) 30.) Pierre Strong (-2.2) 31.) Tyler Goodson (-2.3) 32.) CJ Donaldson (-2.7) 33.) Bam Knight (-2.9) 34.) Samaje Perine…
- Denver D with another 3rd and 1 stop. Now 4th and 1. This time 49ers get it on direct snap to RB Kaelon Black.
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The Raiders are using Ashton Jeanty like an actual sledgehammer. He’s carried the ball 63 times through 3 weeks (21 per game) and is averaging 3.3 yards per attempt. His longest carry of the season is 15 yards.
Against the Saints he had 59 yards on 19 carries (2.9 per attempt). · Quoting Ryan Paganetti: Total rushing EPA among qualified running backs entering Week 3 Monday Night Football:
1.) Kenneth Walker III: +7.6
2.) James Cook: +5.5
3.) Bijan Robinson: +3.1
4.) Brian Robinson: +2.2
5.) Kyle Monangai: +1.7
6.) Chris Rodriguez Jr.: +1.4
7.) Christian McCaffrey: +1.3
8.) Bhayshul Tuten: +1.1
9.) Blake Corum: +1.0
10.) Jonathan Taylor: -0.2
11.) Travis Etienne: -0.9
12.) Bucky Irving: -1.0
13.) Kyren Williams: -1.6
14.) D'Andre Swift: -1.6
15.) Rachaad White: -1.9
16.) Jaylen Warren: -1.9
17.) Jahmyr Gibbs: -2.0
18.) Jeremiyah Love: -2.0
19.) Chuba Hubbard: -2.1
20.) Rhamondre Stevenson: -2.7
21.) Kaelon Black: -2.8
22.) Saquon Barkley: -2.9
23.) Tank Bigsby: -2.9
24.) Woody Marks:…
2 more updatesfrom 1 source
- Sep 29 RotoBaller NFL Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups - Emmett Johnson, Mike Washington Jr., Kaelon Black
- Sep 29 RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 4? Emmett Johnson, Ted Hurst III, Mike Washington Jr., Germie Bernard, Zachariah Branch, Nicholas Singleton, Malachi Fields, Kaelon Black
- Sep 29 Jeff Nowak (X) The Raiders are using Ashton Jeanty like an actual sledgehammer. He’s carried the ball 63 times through 3 weeks (21 per game) and is averaging 3.3 yards per attempt. His longest carry of the season is 15 yards. Against the Saints he had 59 yards on 19 carries (2.9 per attempt). · Quoting Ryan Paganetti: Total rushing EPA among qualified running backs entering Week 3 Monday Night Football: 1.) Kenneth Walker III: +7.6 2.) James Cook: +5.5 3.) Bijan Robinson: +3.1 4.) Brian Robinson: +2.2 5.) Kyle Monangai: +1.7 6.) Chris Rodriguez Jr.: +1.4 7.) Christian McCaffrey: +1.3 8.) Bhayshul Tuten: +1.1 9.) Blake Corum: +1.0 10.) Jonathan Taylor: -0.2 11.) Travis Etienne: -0.9 12.) Bucky Irving: -1.0 13.) Kyren Williams: -1.6 14.) D'Andre Swift: -1.6 15.) Rachaad White: -1.9 16.) Jaylen Warren: -1.9 17.) Jahmyr Gibbs: -2.0 18.) Jeremiyah Love: -2.0 19.) Chuba Hubbard: -2.1 20.) Rhamondre Stevenson: -2.7 21.) Kaelon Black: -2.8 22.) Saquon Barkley: -2.9 23.) Tank Bigsby: -2.9 24.) Woody Marks:…
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- * Why was Dre Greenlaw screaming at a teammate? * Why was Kyle Shanahan doing the play-sheet-over-his-mouth thing with a player? * Why did Jordan James adjust his helmet (and miss a tackle)? * Why didn't Brock Purdy throw to Kaelon Black?
- Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups - Kaelon Black, Seth McGowan, Jonah Coleman
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- Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 7? Kaelon Black, Brandin Cooks, MarShawn Lloyd, Tyjae Spears, Puka Nacua, Breece Hall, CJ Donaldson, Makai Lemon, Jordan Watkins
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49ers snap count
Offense (62 plays)
QB-Brock Purdy 62
RB-Christian McCaffrey 53, Kyle Juszczyk 35, Kaelon Black 14
WR-Jordan Watkins 47, Brandin Cooks 32, Mike Evans 25, Jacob Cowing 15, Malik Turner 3
1 more updatefrom 1 source
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49ers RB snap count after 1 drive
Christian McCaffrey 7
Kyle Juszczyk 6
Kaelon Black 2
Out of 9 plays
4 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Oct 19 Nathan Jahnke (Bluesky) 49ers halftime HB snap count Christian McCaffrey 37 Kaelon Black 11 Out of 43 plays+2
- Oct 19 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) The 49ers are using Christian McCaffrey and Kaelon Black together in this game for the first time this season.+1
- Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 6? A.J. Brown, Mike Washington, TreVeyon Henderson, Chris Rodriguez, Ty Johnson, Kaelon Black, Justice Hill, Kyle Williams
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There's a huge cope narrative coming out of Seattle that I'll go ahead and shut down. The Seahawks were not "the better team that just gave the game away."
Yards per play...
49ers: 4.8
Seahawks: 4.2
Yards per rush...
49ers: 3.9
Seahawks: 3.4
Notice that the 49ers also won series success rate across the board. By the game's end, they were strong-arming Seattle with CMC and Kaelon Black runs.
The coping narrative also ignores the fact that the 49ers also turned the ball over 3 times, and that Seattle's giveaways were very much forced.
But even outside of turnovers, the data clearly shows the 49ers were better
2 more updatesfrom 1 source
- Oct 12 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) 49ers snap count Offense (60 plays) QB-Brock Purdy 60 RB-Christian McCaffrey 49, Kaelon Black 11 WR-Mike Evans 38, Deebo Samuel 26, Jacob Cowing 26, Brandin Cooks 24, Jordan Watkins 22+1
- Oct 12 David Lombardi (X) There's a huge cope narrative coming out of Seattle that I'll go ahead and shut down. The Seahawks were not "the better team that just gave the game away." Yards per play... 49ers: 4.8 Seahawks: 4.2 Yards per rush... 49ers: 3.9 Seahawks: 3.4 Notice that the 49ers also won series success rate across the board. By the game's end, they were strong-arming Seattle with CMC and Kaelon Black runs. The coping narrative also ignores the fact that the 49ers also turned the ball over 3 times, and that Seattle's giveaways were very much forced. But even outside of turnovers, the data clearly shows the 49ers were better
- Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 5? Nico Collins, Ashton Jeanty, Kyren Williams, George Holani, Kaelon Black, Mike Washington, Antonio Williams, Cooper Kupp, Kimani Vidal
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Who Should I Drop for Fantasy Football Week 5? Dontayvion Wicks, Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Wright, Kyle Pitts Sr., Kenny Gainwell, Kaelon Black, Adonai Mitchell, Jordan Addison, Tank Bigsby
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- Oct 9 Nathan Jahnke (Bluesky) Injury statuses for Sunday Out QB: Lamar Jackson, Marcus Mariota, Dillon Gabriel RB: Saquon Barkley, Breece Hall, Kyle Monangai, Kaelon Black, Zach Charbonnet, Chris Brooks, Kyle Juszczyk, Reggie Gilliam TE: Carsen Ryan, Justin Joly, Will Mallory
- Oct 9 RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Drop for Fantasy Football Week 5? Dontayvion Wicks, Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Wright, Kyle Pitts Sr., Kenny Gainwell, Kaelon Black, Adonai Mitchell, Jordan Addison, Tank Bigsby
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49ers snap count
Offense (66 plays)
QB-Brock Purdy 66
RB-Christian McCaffrey 49, Kyle Juszczyk 27, Kaelon Black 17
WR-Deebo Samuel 44, Mike Evans 39, Jordan Watkins 25, Jacob Cowing 21, Brandin Cooks 8
4 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- Oct 5 RotoBaller NFL Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups - Kaelon Black, Mike Washington Jr., Emmett Johnson
- Oct 5 David Lombardi (X) This is why the 49ers have shifted to drafting mature players who've seen a lot of football. Many questioned SF's age (oldest offense in league), but the offense is where it's at — #1 in the NFL — largely because of skill and experience. Those matter a ton on that side · Quoting KNBR: The 49ers weren't running a stunt with the direct snap to Kaelon Black on the crucial 4th-and-1 conversion. It was an errant snap that Black improvised on to move the chains. PURDY: "For him to do that, be calm about it, and still get the first down, that was huge man. Kaelon's extremely mature."
- Oct 5 David Lombardi (X) The 49ers weren't running a stunt with the direct snap to Kaelon Black on the crucial 4th-and-1 conversion. It was an errant snap that Black improvised on to move the chains. PURDY: "For him to do that, be calm about it, and still get the first down, that was huge man. Kaelon's extremely mature."
- Oct 5 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) 49ers snap count Offense (66 plays) QB-Brock Purdy 66 RB-Christian McCaffrey 49, Kyle Juszczyk 27, Kaelon Black 17 WR-Deebo Samuel 44, Mike Evans 39, Jordan Watkins 25, Jacob Cowing 21, Brandin Cooks 8+1
- Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 4? Woody Marks, Blake Corum, Chris Godwin, Tre' Harris, Kaelon Black, Brian Robinson, Kenny Gainwell, Jauan Jennings, Mike Washington
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Love surges way ahead in OROY race after being fully unleashed against the 49ers · Quoting Kalshi Sports: Week 4 NFL OROY Rankings, via Kalshi:
1. Jeremiyah Love (43%)
2. Denzel Boston (11%)
3. Kenyon Sadiq (7%)
4. Carnell Tate (7%)
5. Jadarian Price (6%)
6. Fernando Mendoza (5%)
7. KC Concepcion (5%)
8. Jalon Daniels (3%)
9. Chris Bell (3%)
10. Kaelon Black / Makai Lemon (2%)
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- Oct 1 RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 4? Carnell Tate, Chase Brown, Xavier Worthy, Brian Thomas Jr., Chris Godwin Jr., Kendre Miller, Rashid Shaheed, Kaelon Black, Chris Bell
- Oct 1 Kyle Odegard (X) Love surges way ahead in OROY race after being fully unleashed against the 49ers · Quoting Kalshi Sports: Week 4 NFL OROY Rankings, via Kalshi: 1. Jeremiyah Love (43%) 2. Denzel Boston (11%) 3. Kenyon Sadiq (7%) 4. Carnell Tate (7%) 5. Jadarian Price (6%) 6. Fernando Mendoza (5%) 7. KC Concepcion (5%) 8. Jalon Daniels (3%) 9. Chris Bell (3%) 10. Kaelon Black / Makai Lemon (2%)
- Week 4 NFL OROY Rankings, via Kalshi: 1. Jeremiyah Love (43%) 2. Denzel Boston (11%) 3. Kenyon Sadiq (7%) 4. Carnell Tate (7%) 5. Jadarian Price (6%) 6. Fernando Mendoza (5%) 7. KC Concepcion (5%) 8. Jalon Daniels (3%) 9. Chris Bell (3%) 10. Kaelon Black / Makai Lemon (2%)
- Total rushing EPA among qualified running backs entering Week 3 Monday Night Football: 1.) Kenneth Walker III: +7.6 2.) James Cook: +5.5 3.) Bijan Robinson: +3.1 4.) Brian Robinson: +2.2 5.) Kyle Monangai: +1.7 6.) Chris Rodriguez Jr.: +1.4 7.) Christian McCaffrey: +1.3 8.) Bhayshul Tuten: +1.1 9.) Blake Corum: +1.0 10.) Jonathan Taylor: -0.2 11.) Travis Etienne: -0.9 12.) Bucky Irving: -1.0 13.) Kyren Williams: -1.6 14.) D'Andre Swift: -1.6 15.) Rachaad White: -1.9 16.) Jaylen Warren: -1.9 17.) Jahmyr Gibbs: -2.0 18.) Jeremiyah Love: -2.0 19.) Chuba Hubbard: -2.1 20.) Rhamondre Stevenson: -2.7 21.) Kaelon Black: -2.8 22.) Saquon Barkley: -2.9 23.) Tank Bigsby: -2.9 24.) Woody Marks: -3.5 25.) Tony Pollard: -4.0 26.) Braelon Allen: -4.5 27.) Javonte Williams: -4.8 28.) Derrick Henry: -4.9 29.) TreVeyon Henderson: -5.2 30.) Chase Brown: -5.2 31.) Ollie Gordon II: -6.6 32.) Aaron Jones: -7.1 33.) De'Von Achane: -7.4 34.) J.K. Dobbins: -7.5 35.) Tyler Allgeier: -8.0 36.) Jacory…
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Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4 - Braelon Allen, Ollie Gordon II, Alvin Kamara, Kaelon Black, more
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- Sep 28 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) 49ers snap count Offense (54 plays) QB-Brock Purdy 54 RB-Christian McCaffrey 45, Kyle Juszczyk 30, Kaelon Black 8 WR-Deebo Samuel 41, KhaDarel Hodge 30, Mike Evans 18, Jacob Cowing 17, Jordan Watkins 15+1
- Sep 28 RotoBaller NFL Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4 - Braelon Allen, Ollie Gordon II, Alvin Kamara, Kaelon Black, more
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Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 3? Kaelon Black, Malik Nabers, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Emmett Johnson, Zay Flowers, Keon Coleman, Breece Hall, Tank Bigsby, Tyler Allgeier
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- Sep 26 RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Pickup for Fantasy Football Week 3? Terrance Ferguson, Emmett Johnson, Rashod Bateman, Kaelon Black, Oronde Gadsden, Tank Bigsby, Darren Waller, Kayshon Boutte
- Sep 26 RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 3? Kaelon Black, Malik Nabers, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Emmett Johnson, Zay Flowers, Keon Coleman, Breece Hall, Tank Bigsby, Tyler Allgeier
- Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 3? Tyrone Tracy, Kaelon Black, Jeremiyah Love, De'Von Achane, Rachaad White, Malik Washington, Kalif Raymond, Saquon Barkley, Chris Olave
- I like you. I can tell you know what you’re looking at. · Quoting ATestino: I like Taaffe. He's been a bright spot. @OLCoachSmith63 and I spent quite a bit of time talking about him over the summer while we were going through prospects. His strengths, he does really, really well. My concerns are and always have been his weight/size, more specifically when he doesn't have a chance to build momentum and sting you. Kaelon Black ran him over in the hole on a run and Kittle buried him in the open field after a catch and run. To be honest, I can live with those hiccups because he's been really good elsewhere. And Taaffe talks about man coverage in this clip, which was my other concern. He's excellent in zone. Very aware of what's going on around him and where he's supposed to be. Anticipation is fantastic. Hafley has not really asked him to play man coverage. I'm waiting to see what that looks like because in pre-season Dyami Brown got him for a chunk gain.…
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Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 3? Kaelon Black, Carnell Tate, Jonah Coleman, Caleb Douglas, Jadarian Price, Jeremiyah Love, KC Concepcion, Denzel Boston, Emmett Johnson
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- Sep 22 Omar Kelly (X) I like Taaffe. He's been a bright spot. @OLCoachSmith63 and I spent quite a bit of time talking about him over the summer while we were going through prospects. His strengths, he does really, really well. My concerns are and always have been his weight/size, more specifically when he doesn't have a chance to build momentum and sting you. Kaelon Black ran him over in the hole on a run and Kittle buried him in the open field after a catch and run. To be honest, I can live with those hiccups because he's been really good elsewhere. And Taaffe talks about man coverage in this clip, which was my other concern. He's excellent in zone. Very aware of what's going on around him and where he's supposed to be. Anticipation is fantastic. Hafley has not really asked him to play man coverage. I'm waiting to see what that looks like because in pre-season Dyami Brown got him for a chunk gain. Taaffe has been a bright spot, no doubt about it. And I don't want people thinking I don't like him…
- Sep 22 RotoBaller NFL Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups - RotoBaller Staff Fantasy Football Roundtable (2026)
- Sep 22 Kyle Odegard (X) Jeremiyah Love still the OROY favorite after a quiet first two weeks. Time to make some noise. · Quoting Kalshi Sports: Week 3 NFL OROY Rankings, via Kalshi: 1. Jeremiyah Love (18%) 2. Jadarian Price (12%) 3. Denzel Boston (11%) 4. Fernando Mendoza (10%) 5. Carnell Tate (7%) 6. Jonah Coleman (7%) 7. KC Concepcion (6%) 8. Antonio Williams (3%) 9. Carson Beck (3%) 10. Kenyon Sadiq (3%) Next: Emmett Johnson, Kaelon Black, Caleb Douglas
- Sep 22 Kyle Odegard (X) Week 3 NFL OROY Rankings, via Kalshi: 1. Jeremiyah Love (18%) 2. Jadarian Price (12%) 3. Denzel Boston (11%) 4. Fernando Mendoza (10%) 5. Carnell Tate (7%) 6. Jonah Coleman (7%) 7. KC Concepcion (6%) 8. Antonio Williams (3%) 9. Carson Beck (3%) 10. Kenyon Sadiq (3%) Next: Emmett Johnson, Kaelon Black, Caleb Douglas
- Sep 22 Dwain McFarland (X) Christian McCaffrey in Week 2, before the 49ers built a 22-point lead: 77% snaps 71% attempts Those numbers align with historical CMC workloads. Kaelon Black cleaned up after that, along with Jordan James, late.
- Sep 22 RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 3? Kaelon Black, Carnell Tate, Jonah Coleman, Caleb Douglas, Jadarian Price, Jeremiyah Love, KC Concepcion, Denzel Boston, Emmett Johnson
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Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3 - Jonah Coleman, Kaelon Black, Emanuel Wilson, Tyler Allgeier
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- Sep 21 RotoBaller NFL Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups - Jonah Coleman, Kaelon Black, Mike Washington Jr.+1
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The 49ers didn't elevate (temporary elevation) anyone from the practice squad this week because nearly everyone is healthy enough to play. Kaelon Black (groin) is questionable but seemed to be moving normally in FRI's practice. · Quoting Matt Barrows: So, the two players they elevated from the practice squad in Week 1, Okoronkwo and WR KhaDarel Hodge, are now on the 53-man roster.
The team had tryouts this week with Ks Greg Joseph and Younghoe Koo but signed neither.
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- Sep 19 CBS Sports NFL Headlines NFL Week 2 touchdown best bets: Our favorite picks to score, including 49ers' Kaelon Black
- Sep 19 Matt Barrows (Bluesky) The 49ers didn't elevate (temporary elevation) anyone from the practice squad this week because nearly everyone is healthy enough to play. Kaelon Black (groin) is questionable but seemed to be moving normally in FRI's practice. · Quoting Matt Barrows: So, the two players they elevated from the practice squad in Week 1, Okoronkwo and WR KhaDarel Hodge, are now on the 53-man roster. The team had tryouts this week with Ks Greg Joseph and Younghoe Koo but signed neither.
- Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 2? Kaelon Black, Jeremiyah Love, Jordan Addison, Blake Corum, TreVeyon Henderson, Bucky Irving, Omarion Hampton, Rashid Shaheed
- High-Upside Bench Stashes: Sneaky Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Adds Before Week 2
- Fantasy Football Week 2: 3 players to flex
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Did the 49ers find balance in the run game with Christian McCaffrey and Kaelon Black?
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- Sep 15 Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) Kaelon Black has 'trust' of Shanahan, RB coach Turner
- Sep 15 RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 2? Carnell Tate, Kaelon Black, Chris Bell, Kenyon Sadiq, Emmett Johnson, Ted Hurst, Kaytron Allen, Antonio Williams, Elijah Sarratt, Eli Raridon
- Sep 15 FTN (Bluesky) Need a boost heading into Week 2? Grab these waiver targets + more 💥 Kaelon Black 💥 Caleb Douglas 💥 Kenyon Sadiq 💥 Tyler Shough 📹 @colinmctamany.bsky.social
- Sep 15 ESPN NFL News Did the 49ers find balance in the run game with Christian McCaffrey and Kaelon Black?
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49ers neutralized the Rams defense the same way the Chiefs are neutralizing the Broncos defense — by running straight at them, making the pass rush irrelevant. CMC/Kaelon Black just combined to handle the massive Kenneth Walker workload.
Tried and true formula
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- Sep 14 David Lombardi (X) Btw — for this to consistently work against top defenses, you need an elite QB. 49ers have Purdy Chiefs have Mahomes · Quoting David Lombardi: 49ers neutralized the Rams defense the same way the Chiefs are neutralizing the Broncos defense — by running straight at them, making the pass rush irrelevant. CMC/Kaelon Black just combined to handle the massive Kenneth Walker workload. Tried and true formula
- Sep 14 David Lombardi (X) 49ers neutralized the Rams defense the same way the Chiefs are neutralizing the Broncos defense — by running straight at them, making the pass rush irrelevant. CMC/Kaelon Black just combined to handle the massive Kenneth Walker workload. Tried and true formula
- Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups | Must-Have Players to Add (Week 2)
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Week 2 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Football Pickups Include Devaughn Vele, Kaelon Black, Tre' Harris, Kendre Miller, Rashod Bateman, Mike Gesicki, more
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- Sep 14 RotoBaller NFL Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups - Chris Rodriguez Jr., Kaelon Black, Tyler Allgeier+1
- Sep 14 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) Rookie RB Kaelon Black leaves an impression on his teammates along the 49ers' offensive line. Said Colton McKivitz, “He runs hard, and I have the bruises on my back to prove it.” To read+1
- Sep 14 Yahoo Fantasy Football Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups, Week 2: Kaelon Black, Denzel Boston among top targets to add
- Sep 14 RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Pickup for Fantasy Football Week 2? Jalen Coker, Devaughn Vele, Dontayvion Wicks, Kaelon Black, Mike Gesicki, Michael Mayer, Kendre Miller, Rashod Bateman, Tre' Harris
- Sep 14 RotoBaller NFL Week 2 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Football Pickups Include Devaughn Vele, Kaelon Black, Tre' Harris, Kendre Miller, Rashod Bateman, Mike Gesicki, more
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Waiver Wire Express - Week 2 Lightning Round for Jalen Coker, Devaughn Vele, Kaelon Black, Antonio Williams, Kendre Miller, Tre Harris, Caleb Douglas, Mike Gesicki, Tyler Shough
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- Sep 14 Nathan Jahnke (Bluesky) Week 2 waiver wire targets - Kaelon Black szn - A rare opportunity to add a team's top wide receiver - Balancing the TEs who had nice stats vs. those with nice route participation rates. - Plenty of sleeper QBs who had great Week 1's
- Sep 14 PFF News Fantasy football waiver wire targets: NFL Week 2
- Sep 13 RotoBaller NFL Waiver Wire Express - Week 2 Lightning Round for Jalen Coker, Devaughn Vele, Kaelon Black, Antonio Williams, Kendre Miller, Tre Harris, Caleb Douglas, Mike Gesicki, Tyler Shough
- Fantasy Football Week 2 Early Waiver Wire Pickups: Jalen Coker, Kaelon Black lead players to add
- Christian McCaffrey's workload will worry many, but Kaelon Black's usage is what the 49ers and fantasy managers need
- Kaelon Black: Stands out in regular-season debut
- Updated Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Rankings: Pre-Week 1 - Malik Davis, Emmett Johnson, Caleb Douglas, Tre' Harris, Kaelon Black, Dontayvion Wicks, Adonai Mitchell, Kayshon Boutte, more
- Who Should I Pickup for Fantasy Football Week 1? Kaelon Black, Jalen Coker, Tre Tucker, Tyler Allgeier, Dontayvion Wicks, Tank Bigsby, Kaleb Johnson, Ryan Flournoy, Keaton Mitchell
- . @_noahfurtado from Las Vegas: Will #49ers trust Kaelon Black, Jordan James enough to lighten Christian McCaffrey’s load?