Running back Raheem Mostert was the first to get into the end zone for the San Francisco 49ers. He looked fast as he scampered 76 yards downfield past Arizona Cardinals defenders on his way into the end zone after hauling in a pass from quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. How fast?
Raheem Mostert is gone in a flash for the 76-yard TD! @RMos_8Ball#FTTB
Mostert was tracked running at 22.73 MPH on the score by Next Gen Stats. It's the fastest speed reached by a running back over the last three seasons and gave the 49ers a 10-0 lead.
49ers running back Raheem Mostert reached a top speed of 22.73 MPH on his 76-yard TD reception, the fastest speed reached by a ball carrier over the last three seasons (since 2018).#ARIvsSF | #FTTBpic.twitter.com/Kj2yABObNR
San Francisco currently leads the Cardinals 10-7 at Levi's Stadium.
Mostert is in his fifth season with the 49ers after initially signing to the practice squad late during the 2016 season. The running back led the team in rushing in 2019 with 772 yards and eight touchdowns on 137 carries. He also added 180 receiving yards on 14 catches with two more scores through the air.
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