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Kyle Shanahan envisions Jerick McKinnon, Matt Breida as lethal tandem in 2019

Editor’s note: The 49ers break for the bye week with a 2-8 record. This is part of a series that recaps the first 10 games with an eye to the future. In this installment, what the 49ers have done right since the beginning of the season.

While the 49ers have managed just two wins, there have been a few things that have gone right. The emergence of Matt Breida as a lead back is one of them.

The undrafted second-year running back has shown his toughness. He's battled through an ankle injury though several weeks while still being productive.