2024 NFL Season, Week 1: What We Learned from 49ers' win over Jets on Monday night

Mason comes through in McCaffrey's absence. Christian McCaffrey's appearance on the inactive list came as a bit of a surprise, as he'd been listed as questionable with a calf and Achilles ailment prior to Monday, and left many wondering how the 49ers might adjust without him against a Jets team known for having a stingy defense. In the end, we shouldn't have worried at all, because if there's any coach who will maximize production from lesser-known running backs, it's Kyle Shanahan, who inserted Jordan Mason into his offense and watched him flourish. Mason finished with 147 yards and a touchdown on 28 carries, powering a 49ers offense that rode the ground game to a dominant