The San Francisco 49ers are competing for a division title in the NFC West, currently a half game behind the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams for first place. Coach Kyle Shanahan's team has relied on the steady hand of Mac Jones in recent weeks as the former first round pick has made good on his potential under the tutelage of Shanahan and his staff.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/49ers/onsi as Kyle Shanahan Explains Why 49ers Rookie Jordan James Has Been Inactive. Several rookies have given the San Francisco 49ers a lot of contributions this season.