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| San Francisco 49ers RB Anthony Dixon is expected to be on the roster bubble once training camp begins and will have to win a roster spot with his play. |
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| San Francisco 49ers RB Anthony Dixon likely will have to compete for a roster spot during training camp because the team is expected to draft a running back that is capable of being an every-down presence. |
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| San Francisco 49ers RB Kendall Hunter had 11 carries for 27 yards in Week 11 against the Arizona Cardinals, and RB Anthony Dixon added 32 yards on seven runs. Davis also managed a 15-yard reception. |
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| San Francisco 49ers RB Kendall Hunter had nine carries for 65 yards in a blowout win in Week 5 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. RB Anthony Dixon had two carries for four yards and a score. |
| Fantasy Impact: The entire 49ers' rushing game is clicking right now. |
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| San Francisco 49ers backup RBs Kendall Hunter and Anthony Dixon are expected to see playing time in Week 4 against the Philadelphia Eagles with RB Frank Gore (ankle) uncertain. Even if Gore is able to play, it is believed Hunter will see as much playing time as the veteran. |
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| San Francisco 49ers RB Anthony Dixon told the Mississippi State student newspaper that he is at 250 pounds at this point and expected to spend some time at fullback this season. Dixon said he wants to be versatile enough to used as a tailback or a fullback. |
| Fantasy Impact: At that weight, he won't be a huge asset as a runner, but should get plenty of chances to block. |
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| San Francisco 49ers RB Anthony Dixon said he would like to become more of an all-around running back and not just a power back. 'I'm focused on being an all-around running back,' Dixon said. 'I want to be able to run inside. Outside. Catch screens. Run routes. Pass protect. Downfield blocking.' |
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| San Francisco 49ers RBs Anthony Dixon and Kendall Hunter may compete for the primary backup running back job during training camp. |
| Fantasy Impact: Dixon didn't impress much last season and will have some stiff competition for the backup job this season. |
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| San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh has made it clear that RB Anthony Dixon is the primary backup to RB Frank Gore, reports Matt Maiocco, of CSNBayArea.com. |
| Fantasy Impact: He played alright given the chance, so it makes sense for him to be the top backup his second year in the league. |
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| San Francisco 49ers RB Anthony Dixon should continue to prove that he is capable of taking a larger role in the offense, reports Matt Maiocco, of CSNBayArea.com. The team is not expected to retain RB Brian Westbrook. |
| Fantasy Impact: He should be the top backup to Frank Gore next season. |
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