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49ers vs. Panthers: 5 Ways San Francisco Can Win in Week 2

By Bobby Horne

Sep 12, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Shaun Draughn (24) rushes against Los Angeles Rams strong safety T.J. McDonald (25) during the first half of an NFL game at Levi
Sep 12, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Shaun Draughn (24) rushes against Los Angeles Rams strong safety T.J. McDonald (25) during the first half of an NFL game at Levi /
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Sep 12, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Carlos Hyde (28) celebrates after he scores a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams in the fourth quarter at Levi's Stadium. The 49ers won 28-0. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 12, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Carlos Hyde (28) celebrates after he scores a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams in the fourth quarter at Levi’s Stadium. The 49ers won 28-0. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports /

Carlos Hyde needs to break 100 yards rushing

This one is simple, running back Carlos Hyde needs to have a great game.

The core of head coach Chip Kelly’s offense is the run game and that was made apparent against the Rams, as the 49ers racked up 150 yards rushing (88 yards from Hyde).

When the Niners move the ball successfully on the ground, it wears the defensive front down. Mix that with the tempo of Kelly’s offense, it leads to the defense not able to scheme for the formations correctly.

Defenses are forced to sit in base packages, and it allows the 49ers to control the game.

Hyde looked much more patient as a runner in Week 1 then he has ever been, leading to an 88-yard, two-touchdown game.

Getting Hyde on the right track early in the game gives San Francisco the best chance to sustain drives and score points.

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