San Francisco 49ers running back Carlos Hyde recorded the first 100-yard performance of his career in Monday's 20-3 win over the Minnesota Vikings, putting up a Week 1-best 168 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 26 carries, per ESPN Stats & Info.
A second-round selection in the 2014 NFL Draft, Hyde served as the backup running back behind Frank Gore last season, rushing for 333 yards and four touchdowns on just 83 carries in 14 games.
With Gore being acquired by the Indianapolis Colts in the offseason, Hyde was essentially handed the starting job, though the 49ers did bring in Reggie Bush to handle passing-down work.