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As Pro Football Focus' Mike Clay noted this week, earlier in the season, the 49ers made a clear effort to use more of a running-back-by-committee attack.

During the team's five games spanning Weeks 3 to 7, Frank Gore had 73 carries, while Carlos Hyde managed 37.

There was an adjustment made during the Week 8 bye, however, as Gore has 37 carries and Hyde six since the break.

Clay went on to suggest the change doesn't make a lot of sense, as Hyde has broken more tackles on 85 fewer carries, has been better after contact, and has equaled Gore in yards per carry (4.0).

This adjustment is great news for Gore's short-term value, but logic suggests Hyde will play more down the stretch. Uninvolved in the passing game, Gore is barely a RB2.

Meanwhile, the 49ers got back into a running mode in last week's win over New Orleans.

The Sports Xchange believes they'd be wise to take the same approach against this week's opponent, the New York Giants. Gore and Hyde both had productive days against the Saints, a far better team against the run than the Giants.

LeSean McCoy, DeMarco Murray and Marshawn Lynch each topped 125 yards against the Giants in New York's last four games.