With Elijah Mitchell doubtful, I’m curious about the workload for each running back. Trey Sermon likely receives over 50% of the snaps, but who is after him? Chris Thompson since he’s best in the passing game? Kerryon Johnson as the third running back? We’ll see at least two new running backs active Sunday night.
Garoppolo has been efficient so far this season, ranking No. 5 among NFL quarterbacks in adjusted net yards per attempt (ANY/A) and No. 4 in DVOA.
His performance on third down has been a key component of those numbers. Garoppolo is 10-of-14 for 168 yards (12 yards per attempt) with a touchdown and a 135.