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Tomsula wanted Hyde to get more touches

Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

The 49ers offense struggled to move the ball consistently against the Packers, which begs the question about Carlos Hyde's touches.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - 49ers running back Carlos Hyde finished Sunday's 17-3 to the Packers with eight carries for 20 yards. Quarterback Colin Kaepernick was San Francisco's leading rusher, going for 57 yards on 10 attempts.

"No, that's not what we want," head coach Jim Tomsula said of Hyde's lack of touches. "But, we have to play a complete game. We have to be able to throw the ball.