Hyde is the NFL’s eighth-leading rusher with 377 yards and six touchdowns. But with a 4.0-yard average, those yards have not come easily. Kaepernick’s experience and success in running the zone read could prove beneficial for Hyde. After all, it is clear that Hyde has been the central figure of the 49ers' offense.
“You got to watch out for Hyde,” Bills coach Rex Ryan said. “That kid is a heck of a back. It’ll start by us playing good run defense.”
Only four running backs in the league have attempted more than Hyde’s 95 rushing attempts through the first five weeks of the season. He has also taken a few hits on plays in which Gabbert kept the ball on the zone read. Hyde said it is fine if that continues with the Bills’ defensive ends crashing down on him on Sunday.
“Cool, because if Kap pulls it and goes for 60 and scores a touchdown, now they got to be honest and play it right,” Hyde said. “Now we’re having fun back there.”
“You got to watch out for Hyde,” Bills coach Rex Ryan said. “That kid is a heck of a back. It’ll start by us playing good run defense.”
Only four running backs in the league have attempted more than Hyde’s 95 rushing attempts through the first five weeks of the season. He has also taken a few hits on plays in which Gabbert kept the ball on the zone read. Hyde said it is fine if that continues with the Bills’ defensive ends crashing down on him on Sunday.
“Cool, because if Kap pulls it and goes for 60 and scores a touchdown, now they got to be honest and play it right,” Hyde said. “Now we’re having fun back there.”