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49ers: Niner Noise breaks down film of Carlos Hyde running game

By Eric Gamboa

Dec 11, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Carlos Hyde (28) carries the ball against the New York Jets during the overtime period at Levi
Dec 11, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Carlos Hyde (28) carries the ball against the New York Jets during the overtime period at Levi /
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Sep 25, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks middle linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) tackles San Francisco 49ers running back Carlos Hyde (28) during the third quarter at CenturyLink Field. Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Mike Morgan (57, right) assists on the play. Seattle defeated San Francisco, 37-18. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks middle linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) tackles San Francisco 49ers running back Carlos Hyde (28) during the third quarter at CenturyLink Field. Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Mike Morgan (57, right) assists on the play. Seattle defeated San Francisco, 37-18. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 28 shows off his punishing running style

The play below is one of my favorite plays this season. This play was a great example of Hyde’s overall game, showing off his acceleration, anticipation, agility and power:

In addition, this is a good representation of how Chip Kelly’s system works when all players execute the play as intended. Plus, who doesn’t like to see a 49er taking it to the Seahawks defense.

Hyde patiently sets up this outside-zone run by leaning right and then suddenly slams his foot in the ground and turns upfield. Hyde’s running style is absolutely violent. He doesn’t avoid contact, he initiates it.

At full speed he turns into a heat-seeking missile and totally bowls over Seahawks’ five-time Pro-Bowl safety Earl Thomas.

Hyde had an excellent game versus a tough defense that prides its ability to stop the run. No. 28 roasted the Seahawks’ D, running the rock 21 times for 104 yards and averaging 4.9 yards per carry.

This game could have been much different if the 49ers defense held up its end of the bargain. The 49ers passing game didn’t help much either.

Here is another view of this play. Go ahead and smile as Thomas gets trucked:

https://twitter.com/EricGamboa01/status/814114440438284288

Now, let’s move on the second half of the season.