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Kalon Black. He is ECR RB 37. So sliding right into the threshold because we got proof of concept in week one that the 49ers, I think, want to lighten Christian McCaffrey's load so that he plays the entire season and he doesn't break down. And that comes in the form of Kalon Black, who matched Christian McCaffrey in total touches in week one, actually had more carries.
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Black's Week 1 touch parity with McCaffrey makes him a flex option vs. weak Dolphins.

Kalon Black is ECR RB 37 but has proof-of-concept value as a desperation flex play. In Week 1, he matched Christian McCaffrey in total touches and had more carries, suggesting the 49ers are lightening McCaffrey's load to preserve him for the season. Against the Dolphins—who have arguably the worst defense in the NFL—at home, Black should have ground opportunities if the 49ers get the expected blowout game script.

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