McCaffrey’s Backup Plan Works | San Francisco 49ers News

Christian McCaffrey didn’t play, but he might have been the biggest winner of the 49ers’ preseason win over the Raiders—thanks to rookies and sophomores stepping up. Kaelon Black, who skipped the combine, averaged seven yards per carry, while Jordan James, battling a rib injury, looked explosive both on the ground and through the air. This depth is huge: after carrying nearly 77% of the load last season, McCaffrey now has reliable backups ready to share the workload, keeping him fresher for the regular season. The 49ers are suddenly looking like a much deeper, more balanced rushing attack. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f03dc11cfc54d8db