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49ers Continue to Roll Behind Jordan Mason
When Christian McCaffrey’s Achilles issue became a clear issue at the start of the season, there was immense pressure on Jordan Mason to step up. Four games into the year, the former Georgia Tech Yellowjacket has answered the call and then some.
In the 30-13 win over the New England Patriots, Mason ran for 123 yards on four touches, scoring a touchdown in the process. He also added 37 yards on two receptions. No other player totaled 100+ yards in the game.
With the Patriots game behind San Francisco, Mason is on pace for a monstrous year. If he keeps up his current production, the 25-year-old would total 1900 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns. While there is no question that the 49ers are a better team with McCaffrey, Mason is playing so well that it doesn’t feel like they miss C-Mac all that much.
What would you do in San Francisco’s situation? Should they look to get McCaffrey back as soon as possible, or should the 49ers encourage the RB to take his time while Mason leads the way? Sound off in the comments below.
Brock Purdy Throws Three ‘Touchdowns’ on Single Drive
A flurry of penalties nearly denied 49ers QB Brock Purdy a touchdown pass during the 49ers’ contest against the Patriots. While up 13-0 on New England, San Francisco was looking to extend their lead.
Eventually, Purdy found TE George Kittle with an exceptional pass and catch. But before they finally reached the end zone, two different touchdowns were nullified by offensive penalties.
First, Purdy hit RB Jordan Mason for a 38-yard catch-and-run TD, but Kittle was penalized for holding. Three players later, Purdy made a fantastic throw to FB Kyle Juszczyk but a questionable illegal shift ruled it out. Still, the pass is worth a watch.
But the former Iowa State Cyclone would not be denied, eventually floating a ball to Kittle in the back corner of the end zone.
The TD came on 3rd and 10. Had Kittle not been able to bring it down, San Francisco would have had to kick a very frustrating field goal.
49ers and Patriots Clash in Week 4 Matchup
Date/Time: Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT
Broadcast: FOX
Odds: 49ers favored by -10.5 (per FanDuel Sportsbook)
All-Time Series: 49ers lead 9-5
Last Meeting: 49ers won 33-6 on October 25, 2020
Injury Report
49ers
DL Javon Hargrave – Out
T Trent Williams – Questionable
LB Dee Winters – Questionable
TE George Kittle – Questionable
QB Brock Purdy – Questionable
WR Jacob Cowing – Questionable
DL Jordan Elliott – Questionable
LB Curtis Robinson – Questionable
S Talanoa Hufanga – Questionable
CB Charvarius Ward – Questionable
WR Deebo Samuel Sr. – Questionable
Patriots
OT Vederian Lowe – Out
G Michael Jordan – Out
CB Alex Austin – Out
OT Caedan Wallace – Questionable
G Sidy Sow – Questionable
LB Anfernee Jennings – Questionable
CB Jonathan Jones – Questionable
