What happened: San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Kaelon Black recalled watching left tackle Trent Williams as a third grader while growing up a Washington fan. Black noted he has yet to tell Williams about the childhood memory and described sharing a roster with the veteran as amazing.
Why it matters: Selected 90th overall in the 2026 draft out of Indiana, Black has carved out a steady role as a backfield complement to Christian McCaffrey. His emergence supports a 7-1 San Francisco squad currently holding the conference's top seed amid a push for postseason positioning.
By the numbers: Black has rushed 68 times for 303 yards and 1 touchdown in 2026 through 8 games, while the 49ers sit at 7-1 through 8 games.
What to watch: San Francisco monitors Williams' availability ahead of its next contest after the veteran tackle was listed as questionable with a shoulder injury.