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Vikings' C.J. Ham, 49ers' Kyle Juszczyk keeping NFL's fullback fraternity alive

Kyle Juszczyk doesn't hear the typical grievance from C.J. Ham.

When the 49ers fullback meets with the Vikings fullback after Saturday's preseason game at U.S. Bank Stadium, the two won't be lamenting their roles in an evolving NFL. Because of the position's dwindling usage over the past decade, both Pro Bowl fullbacks have a habit of finding their counterparts after games. The fullback fraternity, as Juszczyk referred to it, sticks together with a common envy of the 49ers' do-it-all back.

"That's usually the conversation," Juszczyk said. "It's like, 'Man, so jealous how much they use you.' I'm like, 'I know I wish they used you the same way.