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San Francisco 49ers: Which players wind up making the Pro Bowl this season?

By Peter Panacy

SANTA CLARA, CA - OCTOBER 22: Reuben Foster #56 of the San Francisco 49ers takes the field prior to their NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi's Stadium on October 22, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - OCTOBER 22: Reuben Foster #56 of the San Francisco 49ers takes the field prior to their NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi's Stadium on October 22, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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GLENDALE, AZ – OCTOBER 01: Running back Raheem Mostert #31 of the San Francisco 49ers tackles running back Kerwynn Williams #33 of the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on October 1, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ – OCTOBER 01: Running back Raheem Mostert #31 of the San Francisco 49ers tackles running back Kerwynn Williams #33 of the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on October 1, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

No. 3: Running Back Raheem Mostert

No, Raheem Mostert won’t make the Pro Bowl based off his abilities on offense. We’re talking about special teams here.

Mostert is the 49ers’ representative for special teams play on the NFL’s official balloting site. And while a lot has gone poorly for San Francisco this season, special teams hasn’t been the issue.

For note, the Niners are giving up an average of just 2.5 yards per punt return this season — No. 1 in the NFL through 11 weeks. And a big reason behind this solid number has been Mostert, especially through Weeks 1 and 4, according to Pro Football Focus:

This wouldn’t receive a lot of attention if it did happen, but Mostert’s efforts this year are certainly worthy of Pro Bowl consideration.