They averaged only 3. 8 yards per carry last year... This year it's up to 4. 8 yards. I think a fresher Christian McCaffrey, the addition of rookie tailback Kaelon Black and better blocking from the offensive line — and tight end Luke Farrell — are factors. McCaffrey averaged 57 snaps over his first four games last season. This season that number is 39.
Vic Tafur·
The 49ers are excited to be undefeated despite another rash of injuries — they lost fullback Kyle Juszczyk (knee) and safety Marques Sigle (ankle) for a few weeks on Sunday — and know they will be tested and measured by Sunday’s game against the Seahawks. There might be some extra hours involved for Shanahan this week, as Juszczyk was vital to the dash motion and different looks that the Niners show offensively. Tight ends Luke Farrell and Brayden Willis might be able to replicate some of that, Shanahan said Monday.
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