Alfred Morris and Matt Breida split the rushing attempts as the 49ers now are forced to compensate for the loss of starting running back Jerick McKinnon for the entire season.
McKinnon sustained a season-ending torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in practice one week before the season opener. Morris started Sunday and played 34 snaps, while Breida was on the field for 30 plays in the 49ers’ 24-16 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Breida led the 49ers with 46 yards on 11 attempts, while Morris gained 38 yards on 12 carries.
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SIGN UP HERE Moreover, Garoppolo was sacked three times and under pressure throughout the game. He was under pressure on 19 of his 38 dropbacks, according to Pro Football Focus.
Reserve right tackle Garry Gilliam allowed a sack, a hit and three hurries during his 24 plays in pass protection, according to PFF.
Rookie linebacker Fred Warner was a bright spot for the team, as he tallied nine solo tackles, a forced fumble and a pass breakup. He allowed just 19 receiving yards on five targets, according to PFF.
Here are the total numbers of snaps of every 49ers player who saw action Sunday against the Vkings:
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Offense
Total offensive snaps: 66
Quarterback -- Jimmy Garoppolo 66
Running back -- Alfred Morris 34, Matt Breida 30, Kyle Juszczyk 26, Raheem Mostert 1, Earl Mitchell 1
Wide receiver -- Pierre Garçon 53, Dante Pettis 48, Trent Taylor 37, Marquise Goodwin 17, Kendrick Bourne 8
Tight end -- George Kittle 51, Garrett Celek 23, Cole Wick 1
Offensive line -- Joe Staley 66, Mike McGlinchey 66, Laken Tomlinson 66, Weston Richburg 66, Garry Gilliam 32, Mike Person 20, Joshua Garnett 14
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Defense
Total defensive snaps: 71
Defensive line -- Arik Armstead 59, DeForest Buckner 53, Cassius Marsh 39, Solomon Thomas 35, Earl Mitchell 32, Ronald Blair 24, D.J. Jones 20, Sheldon Day 17
Linebacker -- Fred Warner 71, Brock Coyle 61, Mark Nzeocha 33, Elijah Lee 10
Defensive back -- Jaquiski Tartt 71, Adrian Colbert 71, Richard Sherman 71, Ahkello Witherspoon 71, K’Waun Williams 38, Jimmie Ward 5
[RELATED: 49ers' defense starts 2018 NFL season strong in loss to Vikings]
Special teams
Total special teams plays: 28
Nzeocha 22, Tarvarius Moore 22, Mostert 18, Lee 18, D.J. Reed 14, Ward 14, Wick 14, Bradley Pinin 13, Celek 13, Marsh 13, Warner 11, Antone Exum 10, Buckner 10, Blair 10, Tartt 9, Colbert 9, Kyle Nelson 8, Greg Mabin 7, Sherman 6, Witherspoon 6, Coyle 6, Pettis 5, Robbie Gould 4, Breida 4, Juszczyk 4, Staley 4, McGlinchey 4, Tomlinson 4, Richburg 4, Mitchell 4, Thomas 4, Gilliam 3, Jones 3, Armstead 2, Williams 2, Taylor 1, Person 1, Garnett 1
