San Francisco 49ers
Anthony Dixon - #24 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 233 lbs. |
| Birthday | 09/24/1987 |
| Birthplace | Jackson, MS |
| College | Mississippi State |
| Years played | 4 |
| Drafted | 2010, 6th round, 4th pick by 49ers |
2012 STATS
| Att | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | 78 | 2 |
Dixon scores twice in 49ers' win over Chargers
Anthony Dixon capped San Francisco's first two drives with 1-yard touchdown runs and the 49ers beat the San Diego Chargers 20-17 Thursday night.
49ers could be looking to diversify ground game
Don’t be surprised if the 49ers utilize more of a multiback attack moving forward, even though new head coach Jim Harbaugh has acknowledged the likelihood that longtime featured back Frank Gore probably isn’t too crazy about the idea.
Niners’ split backfield loses luster
As the lone replacement for the injured Frank Gore, Brian Westbrook would have had serious value. But as part of a tandem, he's suddenly not so appealing.
Westbrook, Dixon will share Niners' rushing load
Word is the impressive one-man show courtesy of a relatively fresh-legged Brian Westbrook in Week 12 is far from indicative of what the team’s ground game will look like the rest of the season.
49ers-Packers matchup of the day: Wednesday
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush presents the second of five key matchups this week in advance of the Packers’ Week 13 game against the 49ers in Green Bay.
Niners place Gore, Zeigler on I.R.
The 49ers placed RB Frank Gore on season-ending injured reserve Tuesday with a fractured right hip, as well as making several other roster moves.
Singletary too reliant on struggling rookies
One criticism of 49ers head coach Mike Singletary, according to NFC West Whispers, is that he depends too much on some of his rookies, who may not be able to do their jobs as well as some veterans on the ...
Niners sign rookie RB Dixon
The 49ers announced the signing of sixth-round RB Anthony Dixon to a four-year deal late Monday afternoon. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
PLAYER NEWS
Dixon rushed six times for 33 yards against San Diego in a 34-7 loss on Thursday night.|||||||
Dixon's 5.5 per-carry average was impressive yet he is not a long-term solution for fantasy owners.
