Nov 12, 2018; Santa Clara, CA, USA; A general overall view of the San Francisco 49ers logo at midfield at Levi’s Stadium prior to the game against the New York Giants. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan Mason on Monday had the best game of his career in Week 1 against the New York Jets. But one seemingly innocuous quote may have spoiled his big night.
Mason was the breakout star throughout the 49ers’ 32-19 win over the Jets at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.
The third-year pro rushed for a career-high 147 yards with a touchdown on 28 carries. He had never even tallied more than 69 yards prior to Monday’s outing.
The performance led to Mason being interviewed on the “Monday Night Football” broadcast after the game.
During said interview, Mason revealed that he was informed that he was starting over the injured Christian McCaffrey “on Friday.” That came in contrast to most reports, which indicated that McCaffrey was a game-time decision. Niners head coach Kyle Shanahan also refuted Mason’s claim.
Mason didn’t look too happy to speak to reporters during his postgame press conference. He was again asked when he was told that he would start in place of McCaffrey. A somber Mason responded with a non-answer and asked to skip the question entirely.
“That question right there,” said Mason. “That’s why I don’t really like talking to the media. Cause you say one thing wrong, and then, you know. Just skip that question.”
Jordan Mason was upset during the postgame press conference
After the game he told reporters that he was told he was going to start on Friday.
Kyle Shanahan was asked about this and said that this wasn’t true.
This was Mason after all of that: https://t.co/UA4yAuMzQp pic.twitter.com/zsApKlYOIv
— Kevin Krueger (@kevinkruegs) September 10, 2024
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