San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has once again found his way into the end zone. Sunday marks his 17th consecutive game, playoffs included, where he has scored a touchdown. McCaffrey's two-yard touchdown run came in the first quarter, tying the game 7-7.
This achievement ties the NFL record held by former Baltimore Colts running back Lenny Moore, who has held this record since the 1960s.
MOST CONSECUTIVE GAMES WITH A TD (POSTSEASON INCLUDED) IN NFL HISTORY
Rank
Player
Games
1t.
RB Christian McCaffrey, SF
17
RB Lenny Moore, Bal.
17
3t.
RB John Riggins, Was.
15
RB O.J. Simpson, Buf.
15
5.
RB Emmitt Smith, Dal.
14
Previously, the 49ers' franchise record was in the hands of wide receiver Jerry Rice, who recorded 12 consecutive games with a touchdown in 1987. McCaffrey also surpassed Rice with his 14th consecutive regular-season game with a touchdown. Rice reached the end zone in 13 straight regular-season games from 1986 through 1987.
MOST CONSECUTIVE GAMES WITH A TD (REGULAR SEASON) IN FRANCHISE HISTORY
Rank
Player
Games
1.
RB Christian McCaffrey
14
2.
WR Jerry Rice
13
3t.
RB Raheem Mostert
8
WR Terrell Owens
8
WR Jerry Rice
8
WR Freddie Solomon
8
McCaffrey's touchdown on Sunday marked his 12th of the season and an impressive 72nd of his career. Entering Week 8, he boasted 826 all-purpose yards, with a league-leading 11 total touchdowns.
The running back entered Week 8 with 826 all-purpose yards and a league-leading 11 total touchdowns. Additionally, his 598 rushing yards entering the game also led the NFL.
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