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5 top takeaways from 49ers’ Week 17 loss to Rams

By Matt Stephenson

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 31: George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers eludes John Johnson #43 of the Los Angeles Rams on a pass play during the first half of a game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 31, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 31: George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers eludes John Johnson #43 of the Los Angeles Rams on a pass play during the first half of a game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 31, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 30: Alfred Morris #46 of the San Francisco 49ers rushes for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams in the third quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 30, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 30: Alfred Morris #46 of the San Francisco 49ers rushes for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams in the third quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 30, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images) /

No. 1: Running back Alfred Morris had his most productive game

With Wilson exiting the game early with injury, running back Alfred Morris was called upon for the remainder of the game as the team’s’ No. 1 back. Having seen limited game time in recent weeks due to the emergence of Wilson, Morris had his final chance of the year to show both the Niners and other teams around the league what he is capable of.

Morris had 16 carries for 111 yards, averaging 6.9 yards per carry and one touchdown:

Assisted by the Rams’ poor defense against the rush, Morris had his most productive game of the season, including his 51-yard run which helped to set up Gould’s first-quarter field goal:

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With the 49ers stacked at the running back position for 2019, it is unknown if Morris will get the chance to compete for a spot on the roster. Running backs Jerrick McKinnon and Matt Breida should be healthy, along with special teams and running back Raheem Mostert. Not to mention Wilson who, besides his fumbling, has played well.

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If not the with the 49ers, Morris should be able to secure a role on a needy team in a backup role.