Jordan Mason is second in the NFL in rushing yards with 447, but his 91 carries far outpace the rest of the league. He's on pace for 387 carries, which would be the most since DeMarco Murray in 2014.
The 49ers need to lighten Mason’s workload, especially as it remains uncertain when McCaffrey will return. They lack immediate solutions to share the load.
Perhaps shifting to 11 personnel could help spell Mason while integrating Jauan Jennings more into the game plan as he has emerged as a receiving threat.
Using Deebo Samuel in the backfield could provide a novel solution to rest Mason, a strategy that has been sparse since Samuel’s All-Pro season.
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