NFL · Defense vs Position · 2026

San Francisco 49ers Defense vs Running Backs

Fantasy matchup analysis — how many points the 49ers allow to running backs. Updated through the 2025 season. Use this to identify streamers and make start/sit decisions.

10.8
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to running backs
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs RB
75
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs 49ers

Players who have historically scored most against the San Francisco 49ers defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Kyren Williams
LAR
24.6
avg pts vs 49ers (4 games)
#2 Target
Kenneth Walker
22.1
avg pts vs 49ers (2 games)
#3 Target
Kenneth Walker
KC
22.1
avg pts vs 49ers (2 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games running backs faced the San Francisco 49ers (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Zach Charbonnet
SEA
18.7
S2025 Wk18 Emanuel Wilson
SEA
5.8
S2025 Wk17 Kyle Monangai
CHI
7.7
S2025 Wk17 D'Andre Swift
CHI
21.9
S2025 Wk16 Jonathan Taylor
IND
16.9
S2025 Wk15 Michael Carter
TEN
13.4
S2025 Wk15 Tyjae Spears
TEN
5.6
S2025 Wk15 Michael Carter
TEN
13.4
S2025 Wk15 Tony Pollard
TEN
18.2
S2025 Wk13 Dylan Sampson
CLE
2.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the San Francisco 49ers defense good or bad for fantasy running backs?
The San Francisco 49ers allow an average of 10.8 fantasy points per game to running backs, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (75 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which running backs should I start against the San Francisco 49ers?
Historically, running backs who have scored most against the San Francisco 49ers: Kyren Williams (24.6 avg pts in 4 games), Kenneth Walker (22.1 avg pts in 2 games), Kenneth Walker (22.1 avg pts in 2 games). Connect your league to PlayCaller for a roster-specific verdict.
How do I use defense vs position data in fantasy football?
Defense vs position (DVP) data shows how many fantasy points a team has historically allowed to a specific position. High avg pts allowed = easy matchup. Low avg pts allowed = tough matchup. Use it as a tiebreaker when deciding between two similarly-ranked players with different matchups.

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