With a 28-18 loss to the Chiefs in Week 7, the 49ers dropped to 3-4 this season. San Francisco hasn’t received consecutive video games but in 2024. The crew has been with out the providers of All-Professional RB Christian McCaffrey. He’s coping with an Achilles harm however might make his return in early November.
Whereas McCaffrey has missed the final seven video games, backup RB Jordan Mason has performed in all seven video games and has six begins. His 667 dashing yards this season is second solely to Derrick Henry’s 873. Mason has crammed in properly because the beginning RB for the 49ers however he’s coping with accidents himself. In a win vs. the Seahawks two weeks in the past, Mason suffered an AC joint sprain. He’s been restricted at observe on Wednesday and Thursday this week. Ian Rapoport of the NFL Community mentioned he expects Mason to play vs. Dallas in Week 8
Week 8 might be Jordan Mason’s ultimate begin of the season for the 49ers
From @GMFB: Whereas #49ers star WR Brandon Aiyuk is out, the #49ers might have two key ability gamers on Sunday night time. pic.twitter.com/YXawbbzl1i
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 25, 2024
Within the 2022 NFL draft, RB Jordan Mason went undrafted out of Georgia Tech. Finally, he signed with the 49ers and that’s the place he’s been the final three seasons. Mason has performed in 40 profession video games for San Francisco and has made six begins. All six of Mason’s begins are within the 2024 season with Christian McCaffrey nonetheless out. The 25-year-old has carried the ball 127 instances for 667 yards and three dashing touchdowns. He’s added 10 catches for 86 yards on high of his stable manufacturing within the run recreation.
In opposition to the Seahawks in Week 6, Mason suffered an AC joint sprain. He solely carried the ball 9 instances vs. Seattle and did try to make a return. Third-string RB Isaac Guerendo got here in and had 10 carries for 99 yards. Jordan Mason did play for the 49ers vs. the Chiefs in Week 7 however solely had 14 carries. Earlier within the season, he was averaging practically 23 dashing makes an attempt per recreation. Head coach Kyle Shanahan might be attempting to save lots of Mason from a long-term harm. That’s the very last thing the crew wants after the way in which their season began at RB. The Niners are at residence in Week 8 to face the Cowboys.
