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Jordan Mason's big night in a 32-19 win over the New York Jets is quickly being overshadowed by the timing of when the San Francisco 49ers running back knew he was going to start.
Mason told ESPN's Lisa Salters he was aware "maybe Friday night" that he'd be deputized to fill in for an injured Christian McCaffrey. McCaffrey was listed as questionable and only ruled out Monday, so Mason's comment raised some questions.
The third-year back was again asked in his postgame press conference when he was made aware he'd start.