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

Hyde ripping the Jets’ run defense on a 47-yard run

The play below is a great example of the 49ers running offense finally getting on the same page.

Remember that play against the Panthers that resulted in a fumble? Remember how the tight end failed to block the backside defender? Well, notice how he now blocks Jets’ No. 52:

This is also evidence of how the zone read causes defenders to hesitate. The Jets OLB, who is off the frame on the left side, walks towards the line of scrimmage and then freezes. This delay allows enough time for Carlos Hyde to hit the hole and run towards daylight.

Hyde creates his own advantages by forcing defenders to choose a gap. Once the defender commits, Hyde often hits the vacated gap. Hyde possesses unnatural burst for a running back of his size.

Also, notice how Hyde takes defenders for a ride as he drags them for an additional 12 yards after initial contact. Hyde shows qualities that are comparable to former Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch. Unfortunately, Hyde’s style results in him getting injured.

Still, we can all enjoy watching him torch a tough Jets defense for 193 yards on 17 carries averaging a redonkulous 11.3 yards-per-carry.

On a side note observe 49ers rookie Joshua Garnett (No. 65) handle Jets’ Pro Bowl DE Sheldon Richardson single-handedly. Garnett’s game has been getting better each week.

Here is another angle of Hyde’s excellent run against the Jets:

On to the Rams!