Yes, even ESPN's NFL insider, Adam Schefter, plays fantasy football, and he has two San Francisco 49ers running backs on his roster. They are Matt Breida and Raheem Mostert. The two combined for 204 rushing yards against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Breida averaged 10.1 yards per carry (not a typo) while Mostert averaged an also impressive 6.4 yards per carry.
The 49ers also promoted running back Jeff Wilson from the practice squad to the active roster last weekend. He had two touchdowns on Sunday. What is one thing San Francisco's three healthy running backs, filling in for the injured Tevin Coleman, have in common? They each went undrafted.
Schefter joined KNBR on Thursday and shared why he decided to pick up the 49ers' two running backs for his fantasy team.
"I will always, in terms of fantasy, always invest in a Bobby Turner, who is the Niners' running backs coach, and Kyle Shanahan offense because they will always run the football," Schefter said on the "Murph and Mac" show.
Schefter hesitated to call the 49ers running backs, whether it be Tevin Coleman, Matt Breida, Raheem Mostert, Jeff Wilson, or even Jerick McKinnon (if he could get on the field), interchangeable because he didn't want to insult them. But he feels that they are interchangeable within Shanahan's offense.
"You could put any one of them in and have an effective running game, and they all have certain strengths and weaknesses that you play to," Schefter continued. "But Matt Breida might just be their best back, period, anyway. Period."
You can listen to the entire conversation with Schefter below.
Comments
More San Francisco 49ers News
Why the 49ers' wait for Robert Saleh could extend beyond this weekend
By David Bonilla
Jan 23
Former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh is scheduled to meet with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Friday for a second interview regarding their head coaching vacancy. Meanwhile, the San Francisco 49ers are closely monitoring the situation, as head coach Kyle Shanahan is...
49ers LB Fred Warner earns PFWA All-NFL Team honors
By David Bonilla
Jan 21
The accolades continue to pour in for Fred Warner. The San Francisco 49ers linebacker has already earned first-team All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors for his stellar performance during the 2024 season. The Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA) has now named Warner to its 2024...
One 49ers player earns spot on PFWA 2024 All-Rookie Team
By David Bonilla
Jan 21
The 2024 season was a major disappointment for the San Francisco 49ers. Plagued by injuries, the team stumbled to a 6-11 finish. However, the adversity provided opportunities for several rookies to gain valuable experience in their first NFL season.
One of the brightest young...
49ers star defender wants to see Maxx Crosby in red and gold
By David Bonilla
Jan 19
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir has a bold idea to strengthen the team's defense heading into the 2025 season: bring in Las Vegas Raiders pass rusher Maxx Crosby. Taking to social media, Lenoir expressed his desire to see Crosby in red and gold.
Max Crosby...
