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Tuesday, May 14, 2013, 12:25pm

CSN Bay Area - [Full Article]

Recently, 49ers general manager Trent Baalke explained that the 49ers' future at running back, ideally, does not include one player, such as Frank Gore, on the field for nearly every snap.

"I'm a big believer -- we are big believers -- in a three-headed approach," Baalke said. "In other words, having a group of backs that bring to the table something a little bit different than the other one so you can do a lot of different things. But also having those backs be able to do enough things the same so you don't become so predictable on game day."

Fantasy Impact:

In other words, Kendall Hunter and LaMichael James will be involved in 2013. Don't expect a huge workload for Gore, though he's still the clear RB1 in San Francisco.

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DeSean Jackson won't play much RB
Tuesday, March 26, 2013, 11:48am

Philly.com - [Full Article]

Eagles HC Chip Kelly threw some cold water on those De'Anthony Thomas and DeSean Jackson comparisons.

"I think [De'Anthony Thomas and DeSean Jackson] are both similar in size and are fast, but DeSean is a wide receiver and De'Anthony is a running back," Kelly said.

"When we got De'Anthony, we looked at some of his traits and thought it was beneficial to get him involved [as a wide receiver] because we had [running backs] LaMichael James and Kenjon Barner [and were asking], how do we get them on the field at the same time."

"DeSean's kind of a wide receiver/running back, but I don't know if he has those qualities of a [running back]. De'Anthony has been a running back his entire life, and my understanding is DeSean has been a receiver his entire life. So they are not similar from that standpoint."

Does that mean Kelly won't use Jackson on an occasional end-around? No. Does it mean Jackson could get 30-40 carries next season? Absolutely not.

Fantasy Impact:

In 2012, Jackson had his worst season as a pro, catching just 45 passes for 700 yards and two TDs, and missed five games in the process. He is likely to be used in different ways in Kelly's new offense, but we're not expecting a big jump in carries. Expect a few more end-arounds and more quick-hitting WR screens. QB play is a concern.

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Monday, December 17, 2012, 10:32am

The Miami Herald - [Full Article]

Dolphins short-yardage back Daniel Thomas left with a knee injury, and didn't return.

Fantasy Impact:

Reggie Bush went over 100 yards on 21 carries and will likely see a lot of work if Thomas can't play in Week 16 against the Bills. Rookie LaMichael James worked behind Bush with Thomas out.

Brandon Jacobs suspended by 49ers
Monday, December 10, 2012, 5:51pm

USA Today - [Full Article]

The San Francisco 49ers have had enough of Brandon Jacobs' griping. The team has suspended the unhappy running back for the rest of the regular season, citing conduct detrimental to the team.

According to a person who spoke to Jacobs after he was told of his suspension, the former New York Giant is saying he'll only play for one other team – the Giants. The person, who spoke to USA TODAY Sports on condition of anonymity, cautioned Jacobs could always change his mind. But for now, he's only interested in a return to the team that drafted him in 2005 and kept him around for seven seasons.

Fantasy Impact:

Jaocbs will miss the rest of the season and likely won't get released after saying the only team he'll play for is the Giants. LaMichael James and Anthony Dixon served as the backups to Frank Gore on Sunday. Dixon only got two carries but did get a TD while the explosive James saw eight carries for 30 yards. James also added a 15-yard reception.

Manningham, Jacobs OUT for 49ers, Jenkins, James ACTIVE
Sunday, December 9, 2012, 2:41pm

49ers Inactives
QB Scott Tolzien
S Trenton Robinson
RB Brandon Jacobs
G Joe Looney
NT Ian Williams
RB Jewel Hampton
WR Mario Manningham

Fantasy Impact:

Brandon Jacobs is inactive after expressing his displeasure with his role earlier this week. Rookie RB LaMichael James is active for the first time this season. Rookie A.J. Jenkins is also active.

Tuesday, December 4, 2012, 8:28pm

CSN Bay Area - [Full Article]

At his Monday press conference, 49er coach Jim Harbaugh was asked if there’s a game day role for LaMichael James working with quarterback Colin Kaepernick on read-option plays.

“Yeah, there’s a possibility of that,” Harbaugh said.

It wasn’t part of the plan against the Rams, Harbaugh added. “But that doesn’t mean it won’t be, going forward,” he said.

Fantasy Impact:

49ers GM Trent Baalke also gave a plug to James and said he'd get opportunities. The team doesn't really have backup to Frank Gore with Kendall Hunter out for the year. Brandon Jacobs has seen five carries over the last two weeks and has a total of seven yards. James is much more explosive than Anthony Dixon or Jacobs, so there's some potential there if James can take advantage.

Monday, December 3, 2012, 11:11am

San Francisco Chronicle - [Full Article]

The 49ers dressed three running backs in Week 13 - Frank Gore, Brandon Jacobs and Anthony Dixon - with Kendall Hunter out with a season-ending injury.

Fantasy Impact:

Jacobs served as the backup, running just four times for six yards while Gore ran 23 times for 58 yards and a TD. Dixon didn't get any carries. Second-round pick LaMichael James was inactive and has yet to make his NFL debut.

Kendall Hunter out for the season
Tuesday, November 27, 2012, 1:06pm

The Sacramento Bee - [Full Article]

What seemed like an ankle injury to 49er RB Kendall Hunter in the third quarter Sunday turned out to be an Achilles tear, according to a source with knowledge of the injury.

Although the 49ers have yet to make a roster move, that type of injury is certain to end Hunter's season. He had been the 49ers' second-leading runner behind Frank Gore, and perhaps more to the point, offered a nice change of pace to Gore's straight-ahead style.

Fantasy Impact:

Frank Gore owners don't have a locked-in handcuff right now. LaMichael James hasn't dressed for a game and Brandon Jacobs returned last week and had just one carry. Those two would likely split the workload if Gore were to miss time and Anthony Dixon could also be in the mix.

Alex Smith active, Colin Kaepernick to start for 49ers
Sunday, November 25, 2012, 3:01pm

49ers Inactives
LaMichael James RB
A.J. Jenkins WR
Joe Looney G
Gijon Robinson TE
Scott Tolzien QB
Will Tukuafu DT
Ian Williams NT

Fantasy Impact:

QB Alex Smith is active, coming off a concussion injury, but Colin Kaepernick will start in a great matchup with the Saints. RB Brandon Jacobs is also active, for the first time this season.

Monday, November 19, 2012, 7:16pm

49ers Inactives
Brandon Jacobs RB
LaMichael James RB
A.J. Jenkins WR
Joe Looney G
Trenton Robinson S
Alex Smith QB
Ian Williams NT

Fantasy Impact:

Colin Kaepernick gets the nod with Alex Smith failing to get medical clearance.

Sunday, November 11, 2012, 3:10pm

49ers Inactives
Brandon Jacobs RB
LaMichael James RB
A.J. Jenkins WR
Joe Looney G
Trenton Robinson S
Scott Tolzien QB
Ian Williams NT

Monday, October 29, 2012, 7:24pm

49ers Inactives
Brandon Jacobs RB
LaMichael James RB
A.J. Jenkins WR
Joe Looney G
Trenton Robinson FS
Scott Tolzien QB
Ian Williams NT

Fantasy Impact:

WR Mario Manningham returns to action after being inactive last week.

Brandon Jacobs IN, Mario Manningham OUT for TNF
Thursday, October 18, 2012, 7:24pm

49ers Inactives
LaMichael James RB
A.J. Jenkins WR
Joe Looney G
Mario Manningham WR
Trenton Robinson FS
Scott Tolzien QB
Ian Williams NT

Fantasy Impact:

We wouldn't expect much from Brandon Jacobs in his first game back, though it's possible that he gets a goal line carry or two as a reward for his patience this season. He is buried on the depth chart behind Frank Gore and Kendall Hunter. Meanwhile, with Manningham out, Kyle Williams and Randy Moss figure to get more snaps. Williams played more in the Week 6, but the two players were very close in snaps in Week 5. Neither player is anything more than a desperation start.

Sunday, October 14, 2012, 3:04pm

49ers Inactives
Brandon Jacobs RB
LaMichael James RB
A.J. Jenkins WR
Joe Looney G
Trenton Robinson S
Scott Tolzien QB
Ian Williams NT

Fantasy Impact:

Brandon Jacobs wont get to play against his former team the Giants. Jacobs is inactive again despite practicing fully. Essentially he's buried on the 49ers depth chart.