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Kaelon Black and Jordan James keep ascending

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James' continued ascension reduces McCaffrey workload, enables offensive creativity.

The source projects Jordan James will continue ascending as a backfield contributor through Week 14, reducing Christian McCaffrey's workload and enabling the 49ers to deploy fresher offensive schemes against the Rams.

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James inactive Week 1, third on depth chart behind McCaffrey and Black.

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James inactive; rookie RB not expected to contribute this season.

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James healthy and available for backfield role in Week 1.

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James healthy and back; could factor into 49ers backfield split

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Jordan James ranked 3rd in RB trade value charts.

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James expected to contribute in Week 4 matchup vs. elite Broncos defense.

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