Kaelon Black earns significant carries in San Francisco 49ers victory

Rookie running back Kaelon Black logged 14 carries during the San Francisco 49ers' win against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday. Although the rookie outperformed veteran Christian McCaffrey in total rushing attempts, McCaffrey recorded 68 yards and five receptions compared to 65 yards for Black. The 49ers led by a wide margin in the second half, which allowed the coaching staff to reduce the workload for the veteran starter. While fantasy managers are monitoring the developing timeshare, analysts suggest the distribution of touches may fluctuate based on weekly game scripts. Black remains available in a majority of fantasy leagues and is considered a primary target for waiver wire additions. The team may opt to manage the usage of McCaffrey throughout the season to maintain his health for the duration of the schedule.

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