Niners Nation on Kaelon Black

Article49ers embarrass the Rams for the entire world to seeSeptember 11, 2026

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Shanahan stuck to his word, as we saw Kaelon Black on the field on the first drive of the game. Black had a reception and a carry. His catch helped keep the drive alive. Black was the first running back to start the second drive.

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Black got early usage with reception and carry; catch kept first drive alive.

Black was featured on the field on the first drive of the game as the 49ers' running back, fulfilling Shanahan's stated intention to use him early. Black had a reception and a carry, with his catch helping keep the drive alive. He was also the first running back to start the second drive.