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ArticleThe 5 biggest surprises from the 49ers in Week 1
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Arguably the biggest surprise of the game came when Kyle Shanahan used his rookie running back on the first drive of the game. Black had a carry and a reception on the first drive. And he came onto the field for the second drive. Nobody in their right minds would have predicted that Black would have more carries than Christian McCaffrey in Week 1.
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Rookie Black had more carries than McCaffrey in Week 1; early involvement signals rotation role

Kaelon Black was arguably the biggest surprise of Week 1, getting early involvement in the 49ers' offensive game plan. The rookie running back had a carry and reception on the first drive, came onto the field for the second drive, and accumulated more carries than Christian McCaffrey in Week 1. The game script allowed Black to get snaps in the fourth quarter, establishing him as part of Kyle Shanahan's rotation strategy.

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