Now in his seventh NFL season, McCaffrey is the second 49ers player to be honored as PFWA's Offensive Player of the Year since the award's inception in 1992. Quarterback Steve Young previously earned the honor in 1992 and 1994. Notably, McCaffrey is the first running back to clinch the award since Todd Gurley of the Los Angeles Rams did so in 2017.
Drafted by the Carolina Panthers (5-11, 210) out of Stanford with the No. 8 overall pick in 2017, McCaffrey amassed an impressive 1,459 yards on 272 carries this season, leading the league in rushing, and scored 14 rushing touchdowns. The running back also hauled in 67 receptions for 564 yards with seven receiving touchdowns, per Pro Football Reference.
McCaffrey's 339 touches for 2,023 scrimmage yards led the NFL, while his 21 total touchdowns tied with Raheem Mostert of the Miami Dolphins for the most in the league. This marked McCaffrey's second time surpassing 2,000 scrimmage yards in his career, following his impressive total of 2,392 in 2019.
McCaffrey joined an elite group in 49ers history, becoming the fourth player to surpass 2,000 scrimmage yards. He stands alongside Frank Gore (2,180 yards in 2006), Garrison Hearst (2,105 yards in 1998), and Roger Craig (2,066 yards in 1985 and 2,036 yards in 1988) as the only 49ers players to achieve this remarkable feat.
49ers DE Yetur Gross-Matos named NFC Defensive Player of the Week
By Site Staff
Dec 11
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos has been named the Week 14 NFC Defensive Player of the Week following his standout performance in Sunday's 38-13 win over the Chicago Bears.
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Shanahan highlights McCaffrey's continued influence and Guerendo's opportunity with 49ers
By David Bonilla
Dec 5
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has faced significant setbacks this season. After missing the first eight games due to Achilles tendinitis, McCaffrey returned to start four games, only to be sidelined again with a PCL injury.
While rookie Isaac Guerendo is...
49ers' nominee for Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award revealed
By Site Staff
Dec 5
The NFL has revealed its 32 nominees for the prestigious Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, which honors players for their excellence on and off the field. Representing the San Francisco 49ers is linebacker Curtis Robinson. Although Robinson appeared in three games this...
The 49ers' performance this season has led to significant emotional reactions, particularly among fans and some media personalities who are suggesting that the team should part ways with Kyle Shanahan and Brock Purdy.
Let's clarify: the 49ers are not moving on from Shanahan....
