San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan Mason on Monday had the best game of his career in Week 1 against the New York Jets. The third-year pro rushed for a career-high 147 yards with a touchdown on 28 carries. He had never even tallied more than 69 yards prior to Monday’s outing.
But one seemingly innocuous quote may have spoiled his big night.
Mason was the breakout star of the 49ers’ 32-19 win over the Jets. Mason’s standout performance led to him being interviewed on the “Monday Night Football” broadcast after the game.
During said interview, Mason revealed he was informed that he was starting over the injured Christian McCaffrey “on Friday.” That came in contrast to most reports, which indicated that McCaffrey was a game-time decision who was ruled out just before kickoff.
Mason didn’t look too happy to speak to reporters during his postgame press conference. He was again asked when he was told that he would start in place of McCaffrey. A somber Mason responded with a non-answer and asked to skip the question entirely.
“That question right there,” said Mason. “That’s why I don’t really like talking to the media. Cause you say one thing wrong, and then, you know. Just skip that question.”
