Cordarrelle Patterson vs. Jeff Wilson: Who Runs For More Yards?

Nov 28, 2021; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84)
Nov 28, 2021; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) / Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports
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The San Francisco 49ers will count on a running back by committee as they attempt to further their postseason standing against the Atlanta Falcons.

With Elijah Mitchell out, the Niners are going to lean on the Jeff Wilson, among others, while the Falcons will counter with do-it-all skill position player Cordarrelle Patterson.

Who will rush for more in this NFC showdown? Let's break down the odds from WynnBET Sportsbook.

Cordarrelle Patterson Rushing Yards: 47.5 (Over -115/Under -115)

Patterson should be able to clear this total with relative ease, he has done so in five of his last eight games.

While San Francisco is top five defending the run, Patterson is going to get the requisite carries after rushing at least 13 times over the last three games. On top of that, Atlanta is 11th in explosive rush this season, anchored by Patterson, so he can rip a huge part of this prop on one play.

Jeff Wilson Rushing Yards: 59.5 (Over -115/Under -115)

While the Falcons are 27th in defensive rush success rate, this is a full running back committee for the 49ers. Wilson did receive the most snaps out of the running backs but just 59% of them.

This is simply too high of a prop for me to bet, and I actually believe Patterson is in line to get more of the reps given Kyle Shanahan's inconsistent rotation of running backs.