With Christian McCaffrey and Jordan Mason out with injuries for the San Francisco 49ers, Isaac Guerendo will step into a starting role Sunday.
Ever since making the switch from high school receiver to running back in college, Isaac Guerendo has had few opportunities to show what he can do as a runner.Now with Christian McCaffrey and Jordan Mason out with injuries for San Francisco , that could all change with Guerendo set to be the featured back for the 49ers for the foreseeable future.Guerendo is expected to make his second start in college or the pros on Sunday when the Niners host the Chicago Bears .
He then scored San Francisco's only touchdown in last week's loss at Buffalo.Guerendo has 42 carries for 246 yards and two TDs on the season and said he's prepared for a heavier load thanks to the work he has done with position coach Bobby Turner.'I always give credit to Coach T just preparing everybody like they're going to be the starter, so that when moments like that do come up, you're ready for it,' he said.
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