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After last week’s touchdown run during the Giants win over the Browns, it looks running back David Wilson is out of the dog house and might have a opportunity to make an impact against the 49ers on Sunday.“Tom Coughlin’s not afraid to give Ahmad Bradshaw 30 carries again, but the coaches are excited about David Wilson, who should get a share of the load on Sunday,” wrote the New York Daily news.With Andre Brown likely out this week after suffering a concussion last week, Wilson should get some looks as Bradshaw’s primary back up.
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