Saints LB Demario Davis vs. 49ers Running Back Corps

49ers running back Raheem Mostert had his breakout game against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 13 with 146 rushing yards and a touchdown. 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan went with the hot hand against Baltimore, and that day it was Mostert, not Tevin Coleman. Michael Breida was out the last two games with an ankle injury, but is expected back in Week 14 against New Orleans. It is anybody’s guess as to which of the three 49ers backs will get the lion’s share of the touches on Sunday, and they should find success — each of them has rushed for more than 450 yards this year.

Davis is one player who won’t care which running back he will have to face on Sunday. The Pro Bowl linebacker, who has arguably been one of the best free agent signings in Saints history, has had a phenomenal 2019 season. Davis has been one of the key factors in the best all-around defenses in the NFL with 68 solo tackles and two sacks on the season. In a defense that has not allowed a 100-yard rusher in 38 consecutive games (including the playoffs), Davis has been at the forefront of that effort. This matchup against the 49ers running back corps should prove no different.

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