Donte Whitner, Rod Brooks, and Carlos Ramirez discuss on “49ers Postgame Live” whether or not San Francisco needs to rush back ailing running back Christian McCaffrey after Jordan Mason’s impressive Week 1 performance.
An unbelievable Jordan Mason stat shows how thoroughly the 49ers running back broke the New York Jets defense on Monday night at Levi’s Stadium.
Mason led the NFL in Week 1 with 13 missed tackles forced, five more than the next closest ball carrier, per Next Gen Stats’ new Tackle Probability model.
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In Week 1, @49ers RB Jordan Mason led the league with 13 missed tackles forced—five more than the next closest ball carrier.
📸: Week 1 Leaders in Missed Tackles Forced pic.twitter.com/SP4glhvU5h
— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) September 10, 2024
With superstar San Francisco running back Christian McCaffrey out, Mason effortlessly slotted into the starting role, trouncing New York’s defense to the tune of 28 carries, 147 yards, and one touchdown.
Mason’s performance was a key component to San Francisco’s commanding 32-19 win over the Jets, with the 49ers dominating both sides of the ball.
The undrafted running back looked totally at ease in coach Kyle Shanahan’s offense, carving out chunks of yardage at will for most of the game.
With McCaffrey’s status unclear as he recovers from Achilles tendonitis, Mason figures to be a key contributor for San Francisco as it heads into a Week 2 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.
