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Top-5 Takeaways from 49ers Win Versus the Rams

By James LeBreton

Sep 12, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end Vance McDonald (89) celebrates scoring a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL game at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 12, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end Vance McDonald (89) celebrates scoring a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL game at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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November 2, 2014; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Carlos Hyde (28) runs against St. Louis Rams free safety Rodney McLeod (23) during the third quarter at Levi’s Stadium. The Rams defeated the 49ers 13-10. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
November 2, 2014; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Carlos Hyde (28) runs against St. Louis Rams free safety Rodney McLeod (23) during the third quarter at Levi’s Stadium. The Rams defeated the 49ers 13-10. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

Carlos Hyde is an Every Down Back

San Francisco 49ers running back Carlos Hyde once said in an offseason interview he wanted to be an every-down back.

To put in plainly, Hyde didn’t overwhelm the Rams. He finished with a solid performance of 88 yards, and an under-average 3.8 yards per carry.

What he did do was keep the momentum on the side of San Francisco, move the chains consistently and score two touchdowns. And that’s what an every-down back does.

He gave his team an opportunity to thrive in the passing game, because he kept the defense honest with a consistent running game. The 49ers finished the night with a team contribution of 150 yards and three touchdowns.

The most impressive part of Hyde’s performance was his patience from behind the line of scrimmage. He waited for the holes to open up rather than lowering his shoulder and taking the hit himself. This is exactly what he must do if he wants to make it through a full season of injury-free football.

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