Week 5 at Carolina Panthers
Jeff Wilson has been steady since taking over as the primary back in Week 2, with at least 15 touches in each of his three starts, and 18 carries, 74 yards, and a touchdown last week against the Rams. Wilson seems to be having no trouble shouldering the load, and he receiving all but three of the 49ers’ non-QB rushing attempts on Monday night.
This week, Wilson faces a Panthers defense that ranks seventh in aFPA to opposing running backs. They just held James Conner to 3.7 yards per carry, so temper expectations for Wilson. However, his workload should still lead him to RB2 numbers. Start him.