Isaac Guerendo Week 14 Outlook - Bears at 49ers

By Derek Brown (FantasyPros), Thu, Dec 5th 2024, 1:05pm EST

With Christian McCaffrey and Jordan Mason out, Guerendo will take over as the 49ers' starting tailback. He's only had 42 carries in backup duty this season, but when he has gotten work, he's been pretty good. He has a 9.5% explosive run rate, a 21% missed tackle rate, and 2.33 yards after contact per attempt. I liked Guerendo as a prospect coming out, as he tested like a beast with 4.33 speed. He also flashed impressive efficiency numbers during this final collegiate season. Among all FBS rushers with at least 100 carries, he was 14th in yards after contact per attempt and 18th in breakaway percentage. He also flashed in the passing game, ranking tenth in yards per route run (minimum 20 targets). He should see 15-20 touches this week and crush an exposed Chicago run defense. Since Week 8, Chicago has allowed the third-most rushing yards per game, the sixth-highest explosive run rate, the second-highest yards per carry to zone runs, and the seventh-highest rushing success rate to zone runs (Guerendo 76.2% zone).