RB Christian McCaffrey is expected to return in Week 10 when the 49ers take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but they may not have his backup Jordan Mason.

In his best game of the season -- Week 4 versus the New England Patriots -- Jordan Mason finished with 22.0 fantasy points. His stat line: 24 carries, 123 yards, 1 TD; 2 receptions, 37 yards. In his worst game of the season, Mason finished with 0.5 fantasy points -- 1 carry, 5 yards. That was last week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Yahoo Sports fantasy analysts Matt Harmon and Andy Behrens discuss one of the biggest questions of the week - including how the pair of 49ers running backs will be utilized against Tampa Bay. Hear the full conversation on the “Yahoo Fantasy Forecast” podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts,

PM ET on FOX, oddsmakers have issued player prop bets on Jordan Mason. Mason and the San Francisco 49ers (4-4) play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-5)

The latest updates on Jordan Mason’s injury status for Week 10 vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Stay informed with our comprehensive injury news and current updates.

The 49ers are visiting Tampa Bay on Sunday to open the second half of their season. It’ll also be the opening game of Christian McCaffrey’s season as he was activated from injured reserve Saturday after missing the first eight games with Achilles tendinitis in both legs.

Projecting fantasy points for Christian McCaffrey this week against the Buccaneers, plus stats, insights and more.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers took a brutal loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 10 of the NFL season. After a heroic drive from Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers