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By Noah Camras
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San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan Mason, the NFL's leading rusher, left the team's Thursday Night Football win over the Seattle Seahawks with a shoulder injury.
On Friday, ESPN's Adam Schefter provided an update on the standout running back.
"The NFL's leading rusher, 49ers RB Jordan Mason, is believed to have suffered a sprained AC joint during Thursday night's win at Seattle that is not considered serious, but he will undergo further testing today," Schefter reported on Friday.
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Mason left the game in the second quarter after falling on his shoulder following a big tackle. He was able to return for one play at the beginning of the third quarter, before spending the remainder of the game on the sidelines. Mason had his helmet on and his shoulder taped, but never returned to the game.
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Mason has 10 days to prepare for the 49ers' Week 7 matchup against the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs. If Mason isn't able to suit up, the 49ers will rely on rookie running back Isaac Guerendo and fourth-year running back Patrick Taylor Jr.
Mason currently leads the NFL in rushing attempts (114) and rushing yards (609). He's filling in for Christian McCaffrey, who hasn't played this season as he deals with Achilles tendinitis in both of his Achilles. He also had a calf strain during training camp.
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Additionally, 49ers backup running back Elijah Mitchell is out for the year due to a hamstring injury. That has paved the way for Mason to take the reins of the backfield — and he's been dominant.
Fantasy Football Injury Impact of Jordan Mason Injury
If Mason is not able to suit up for the Week 7 matchup, rookie fourth-round running back Isaac Guerendo would likely be the lead back in San Francisco.
Guerendo looked sharp in relief of Mason on Thursday, rushing 10 times for 99 yards. He broke out a 76-yard run at the end of the game but slid inside the five on what would have been his first career touchdown.
"Once I looked to the sideline, everyone was like, 'Get down,' so I had to make a business decision right there [to slide]," Guerendo said after the game, via NBC Sports Bay Area.
Is that what head coach Kyle Shanahan wanted?
"Hell no, Shanahan said. "We want him to score."
Guerendo would get plenty of opportunities to score if Mason sits in Week 7.
In addition to Guerendo, 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel would see some more action in the backfield.
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