McCaffrey rushed for 106 yards on 20 carries (5.3-yard average), adding three rushing touchdowns against the Cardinals. He also had seven receptions for 71 yards and a receiving touchdown, amassing an impressive 177 all-purpose yards and four total touchdowns in the game.
Other nominees for this week's award are Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry, who rushed for 122 yards on 22 attempts (5.5 avg.) and a touchdown, and Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery, who rushed for 121 yards on 32 attempts (3.8 avg.) and three touchdowns.
FedEx gives fans the opportunity to recognize weekly top-performing quarterbacks and running backs in games played on Thursday through Sunday through the FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players of the Week Awards. Voting is open until Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. PT at NFL.com/FedEx each week of the season. Fans can also vote on Twitter via the @NFL published polls and on the NFL Mobile App.
Through the FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players of the Week Awards, FedEx will make a $2,000 donation in the names of the winning quarterback and running back ($4,000 total) to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU).
Breer: 49ers' Christian McCaffrey feeling like himself again; Ricky Pearsall will practice next week
By David Bonilla
Oct 10
Ahead of tonight's game against the Seattle Seahawks, Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated provided an update on San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, who has yet to play this season and remains on injured reserve due to calf and Achilles tendinitis issues.
"He's...
49ers teammate: "Christian McCaffrey will play football this year"
By David Bonilla
Oct 8
There has been considerable speculation surrounding running back Christian McCaffrey, with conflicting reports ranging from claims that he won't play this season to more reliable updates suggesting his return to the field could be nearing.
McCaffrey will not suit up for...
49ers to open practice window for Ricky Pearsall, but not Christian McCaffrey
By David Bonilla
Oct 11
During a Friday conference call, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan provided updates on two key players. Shanahan confirmed that running back Christian McCaffrey will not play in Week 7 against the Kansas City Chiefs.
"He's continuing to improve but we're not opening...
Schefter: 49ers' Christian McCaffrey progressing well, could return vs. Chiefs
By David Bonilla
Oct 5
The San Francisco 49ers ramped up Christian McCaffrey's rehab this week, and the star running back appears to be progressing well in his recovery from calf and bilateral Achilles tendinitis issues. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the 49ers are cautiously optimistic, as...
