Kaelon Black - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Banged-up 49ers limp into their bye week after a 29-20 loss to the Falcons

For most of the first half, it looked as if the banged-up San Francisco 49ers were poised to head into their bye week with seven straight wins and an undefeated record

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Falcons' Penix delivers quick and accurate passes and 3 TDs with good protection in win over 49ers

The Atlanta Falcons gave Michael Penix Jr. good protection against San Francisco

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

49ers' First Loss Makes It Clear: Their Toughest Opponent Is Their Health

The 49ers picked up their first loss of the season on Sunday, but it wasn't what the Falcons did that caused them to stumble.

4 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

49ers' First Loss Makes It Clear: Their Toughest Opponent Is Their Health

Efficient with expanded opportunity Black rushed 12 times for 63 yards and a touchdown and brought in one of three targets for minus-4 yards in the 49ers' 29-20 loss to the Falcons on Sunday. He also returned one kic...

Impact Christian McCaffrey suffered a thigh injury in the opening period that eventually led to him missing the entire second quarter, affording Black expanded opportunity. The rookie made good use of the extra touches, averaging a career-high 5.3 yards per carry and recording his highest rushing yardage total since his Week 1 NFL debut. Black also rang up his first TD as a professional, a 30-yard breakaway run on the first play of the second quarter. McCaffrey did return to the game for the second half and now has the Week 8 bye to recover, so Black could be back to a more reduced role in a Week 9 home matchup against the Raiders on Sunday, Nov. 8.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Michael Penix Jr. throws 3 TD passes, Falcons force 4 turnovers to give 49ers first loss, 29-20

Michael Penix Jr. threw three touchdown passes, Atlanta scored 13 points off four turnovers and the Falcons handed the San Francisco 49ers their first loss, 29-20

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

49ers star McCaffrey sustains thigh injury, but returns to field against Falcons

San Francisco 49ers star Christian McCaffrey left the game against the Atlanta Falcons with a thigh injury but was able to return in the second half

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Kaelon Black score his first ever NFL TD

5 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Nine touches in Week 6 win Black rushed eight times for 34 yards and brought in his only target for three yards in the 49ers' 23-17 win over the Commanders on Monday night.

Impact Black logged half as many carries as Christian McCaffrey and a whopping nine fewer targets, cementing the pecking order in the 49ers' ground attack. However, Black is getting some nice complementary run as a rookie, as he's logged 45 carries over his first six games. Black has just three targets in that same span, however, so his fantasy upside will remain capped to a large degree in a Week 7 road matchup against the Falcons on Sunday.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Saturday, will play Monday Black was excused from Saturday's practice to address a personal matter but does not have an injury designation for Monday's Week 6 matchup against Washington, Nick Wagoner of ESPN...

Impact Since Black wasn't given an injury designation, his absence from practice Saturday isn't expected to impact his availability Monday. The rookie should thus continue to work as the 49ers' No.2 running back behind Christian McCaffrey. That role hasn't yielded much fruit for Black of late, however, as he's totaled fewer than 20 yards in each of his past three contests.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Back to full practice Thursday Black (illness) upgraded to a full practice Thursday, Harrison Rich of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Black was limited Wednesday but appears to be fine ahead of Sunday's Week 5 date with the Seahawks. The rookie running back has plodded to 2.5 yards per carry over the last three weeks and is merely a bench stash in fantasy as Christian McCaffrey's top backup.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

49ers DE Mykel Williams excited to get back on the field for 1st time since knee surgery

Defensive end Mykel Williams has spent nearly a year working his way back after a torn knee ligament cut short his rookie season for the San Francisco 49ers

OCTOBER 8 • Associated Press

Limited by illness Wednesday Black (illness) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Black should be fine to handle his normal role Sunday against the Seahawks as Christian McCaffrey's direct backup. The rookie running back has turned 20 carries into just 55 yards (2.75 YPC) over the last three games following a strong Week 1 debut in Australia against the Rams.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

The 49ers are Underutilizing Rookie Running Back Kaelon Black The 49ers desperately need a quality backup running back to split carries with Christian McCaffrey. That's why they drafted Kaelon Black in...

OCTOBER 6 • SI.COM

Inefficient in Week 4 win Black turned six carries into 13 yards during the 49ers' 24-14 win over the Broncos on Sunday.

Impact Black's longest carry of the day went for five yards, with four of his other touches going for two yards or fewer. With Christian McCaffrey clearly leading the backfield, Black's workload will be volatile on a week-to-week basis and dependant on game script. The 49ers will hit the road for Week 5 in an NFC West showdown against the 3-1 Seahawks.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Real Or Fake: Are 3-0 Starts For Bills, Chiefs, 49ers, Vikes & Raiders Legit Or Mirage?

If recent history carries into this year, at least one of the five 3-0 teams will miss the playoffs. Which team could it be? We determine wh...

OCTOBER 4 • FOX SPORTS

Real Or Fake: Are 3-0 Starts For Bills, Chiefs, 49ers, Vikes & Raiders Legit Or Mirage?

Broncos' weak run defense gives 49ers' Kaelon Black a juicy opportunity San Francisco 49ers running back Kaelon Black has a chance to shine against a Denver Broncos run defense that ranks last in the NFL.

OCTOBER 2 • NINERNOISE.COM

Sees workload dip vs. Arizona Black turned four carries into 17 yards and failed to haul in his lone target during the 49ers' 36-30 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.

Impact Black accumulated 95 scrimmage yards on 22 touches through the first two games of the regular season and was a regular rotational piece in the offense behind Christian McCaffrey. However, Black observed most of Sunday's game from the sidelines, seeing the field for only eight of the 49ers' 54 offensive snaps (14.8 percent) compared to McCaffrey's 45 snaps. Keeping McCaffrey healthy is a top priority for the 49ers, so Black figures to see more playing time moving forward compared to what he had in Week 3. The 49ers will remain home for Week 4 to host the Broncos this Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

The 49ers get favorable injury news on Evans, Williams and Greenlaw

The San Francisco 49ers finally got some good news on the injury front, with receiver Mike Evans and left tackle Trent Williams both having a chance to play this week after being s...

SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Seven touches to CMC's 14 Black (groin) rushed seven times for 25 yards and wasn't targeted in Sunday's 35-13 win over the Dolphins.

Impact Black suited up for his second NFL game after being listed as questionable coming into the game. He actually had two more rushing yards than Christian McCaffrey, but McCaffrey scored two touchdowns on 10 carries and added four catches for 43 yards. Black is poised to continue splitting the rushing workload with CMC in Week 3 against the Cardinals, though McCaffrey remains the preferred option in valuable goal-line and passing situations.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Eddy Piñeiro, Kaelon Black Available vs. Dolphins; Inactives for Week 2 #MIAvsSF Take a look at players who have been ruled out for the San Francisco 49ers Week 2 matchup versus the Miami Dolphins.

SEPTEMBER 20 • 49ERS.COM

Kaelon Black active for 49ers vs. Dolphins is secretly good news for 2nd-year pro The 49ers had Kaelon Black on their injury report, but he'll play against the Dolphins, yet that's not bad news for Jordan James, per se.

SEPTEMBER 20 • NINERNOISE.COM

Active as expected Sunday Black (groin) is active for Sunday's Week 2 matchup against the Dolphins, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The rookie running back was reported to be trending up for Sunday's contest earlier in the day, and his availability has now been made official. Black will therefore once again serve as the primary backup to Christian McCaffrey, a role that afforded the former 15 touches (14 carries, one reception) across 28 snaps in a Week 1 win over the Rams in Melbourne, Australia.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

On track to play Sunday Black (groin) is on track to play Sunday against the Dolphins, Adam reports.

Impact Black popped up on Thursday's injury report as a limited participant due to a groin injury, and he was given a questionable designation after getting in another limited session Friday. While there is reason to believe he will take the field Sunday, his availability will not be confirmed until the 49ers release their inactives 90 minutes before Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

El Pizarrón con Alfredo Gutiérrez: Semana 1 - San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams Alfredo Gutiérrez analiza a fondo tres jugadas del partido de Semana 1 de los San Francisco 49ers contra Los Angeles Rams. En esta ocasión a...

SEPTEMBER 19 • 49ERS.COM

De'Zhaun Stribling OUT, Kaelon Black and Eddy Piñeiro Questionable vs. Dolphins; Injury Report Ahead of #MIAvsSF The San Francisco 49ers released their latest injury updates headed into the home opener contest against the Miami Dolphins.

SEPTEMBER 19 • 49ERS.COM

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