Mason logged 15 snaps on special teams and did not receive a touch in Sunday's 37-15 win over the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

The 49ers signed an old friend, Tevin Coleman, to back up Jeff Wilson for the past two weeks, effectively pushing Mason further down the depth chart. It is still unclear what the team's plan for the undrafted rookie is, as they promoted him to the active roster over players with higher pedigree and more experience, only to give him one carry through five active games. Even with San Francisco's backfield decimated by injury, Mason remains a non-factor in his current role on special teams.

Mason failed to record a single rushing attempt in Monday's 24-9 win over the Rams.

EDGE Analysis

Mason did not play any offensive snaps Monday. Instead, the rookie running back saw the field for 17 snaps on special teams. Meanwhile, starter Jeff Wilson handled almost all of the team's work out of the backfield with 33 offensive snaps, ceding one carry to fellow veteran Tevin Coleman. It appeared Mason would have the opportunity to see increased involvement in the running game after injuries to both Elijah Mitchell (knee) and Tyrion Davis-Price (ankle), but that just hasn't come to fruition. The 23-year-old will look to make the most of any opportunities he may earn when the 49ers visit the Panthers in Week 5.

Mason received one carry for seven yards in Sunday's 11-10 loss to Denver.

EDGE Analysis

Mason has served as the primary backup to starter Jeff Wilson (12 carries for 75 yards) with rookie Tyrion Davis-Price (ankle) set to miss several weeks of action. The undrafted rookie only saw five snaps on offense (nine percent) compared to Wilson's 41 snaps, which shows the lack of trust head coach Kyle Shanahan has in Mason as an offensive option. Veteran Marlon Mack -- who was promoted from the practice squad prior to Sunday's contest -- only saw three snaps on special teams. Mason shouldn't be considered a fantasy option heading into a matchup with the Rams next Monday.

Mason will take over the No. 2 spot on the 49ers' running back depth chart following the news that Tyrion Davis-Price (ankle) will miss several weeks, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

Davis-Price -- who appeared to beat the undrafted Mason for the No. 2 job in practice last week -- suffered the injury late in Sunday's 27-7 win over Seattle. Mason served as the third active back and did not receive a touch (eight snaps on special teams), so it's hard to get excited about the undrafted rookie's new elevated role. Chan also added that practice squad veteran Marlon Mack is a candidate to be elevated to the active roster, so he could leapfrog the less-experienced Mason. However the backup spots shake out, Jeff Wilson (20 touches for 103 yards) was the clear lead back in Sunday's win, making him the desired fantasy target for running back stats in San Francisco heading into a matchup against the Broncos on Sunday Night Football.

Mason will compete with Tyrion Davis-Price during team practices this week to see who will serve as Jeff Wilson's backup following the announcement that Elijah Mitchell (knee) will miss a minimum of eight weeks, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barrows added that the two rookies already had been competing in camp, and that's why Davis-Price was a healthy scratch and Mason served as the third active back Week 1. With the veteran Wilson announced as the starter, he becomes the priority add for those in need of running back help. Traditionally, head coach Kyle Shanahan prefers to use a two-back approach to his run-heavy schemes, so whoever wins this marginally important job battle could generate some fantasy value over the course of the season.

Mason played five snaps on special teams and did not receive a touch in Sunday's 19-10 loss to the Bears.

EDGE Analysis

Mason -- an undrafted rookie -- leapfrogged 2022 third-round pick, Tyrion Davis-Price (healthy scratch), on the depth chart seemingly moments prior to kickoff, earning the first active game of his NFL career. Despite his unheralded rise up the running back pecking order in San Francisco, head coach Kyle Shanahan failed to trust the rookie on the field, despite starter Elijah Mitchell (knee) going down early and playing just 17 snaps. Veteran back Jeff Wilson (nine carries for 22 yards) got the remaining 40 snaps at running back, and the combination of wide receiver Deebo Samuel (eight carries for 52 yards and a touchdown) and quarterback Trey Lance (13 carries for 54 yards) made up the remainder of a sorry performance from the 49ers offense. Traditional coaching and fantasy football logic would make Jeff Wilson the hot add on waivers for as long as Mitchell is out, with Mason being the "upside pick," but it is hard to predict what will unfold when San Francisco's front office and coaching staff appear to be at odds from a strictly football strategy standpoint. Davis-Price should be in the mix and also targeted as a potential waiver dart, as the top backs in Shanahan's run-heavy zone scheme have traditionally churned out strong fantasy results. Next Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks will provide a clearer picture of who will benefit the most from Mitchell's impending multi-week absence.

Mason was included on the 49ers' initial 53-man roster Tuesday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barring any changes to the roster heading into the Sept. 11 season opener at Chicago, Mason will be one of five running backs for the 49ers. The undrafted rookie out of Georgia Tech earned his spot by leading the 49ers in rushing this preseason, averaging 4.9 yards per carry while totaling 94 yards on the ground. He won't get much run early in the season due to the depth San Francisco carries at the position. That said, Elijah Mitchell (knee) -- who is expected to be ready by Week 1 -- comes into the season banged up, and there's no guarantee that either Trey Sermon or Tyrion Davis-Price will hold their spots above Mason on the depth chart.

The 49ers signed Mason as an undrafted free agent Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Mason ran 280 times for 1,558 yards and 14 touchdowns during his first two seasons at Georgia Tech, but he failed to replicate that type of production in his final two campaigns. The 49ers are returning their top four backs from a year ago and drafted Ty Davis-Price in the third round, so Mason will likely have an uphill battle to make the roster.