Christian McCaffrey Named NFC Offensive Player of the Week

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Christian McCaffrey Named NFC Offensive Player of the Week

Christian McCaffrey has been recognized as the NFC Offensive Player of the Week following an outstanding performance for the San Francisco 49ers. In a recent game against the Atlanta Falcons, McCaffrey showcased his skills and helped secure a 20-10 victory.

Impressive Stats from the Game

During the match, McCaffrey recorded a total of 201 yards from scrimmage. His achievements included:

  • 129 rushing yards
  • 72 receiving yards
  • Two rushing touchdowns
  • Seven receptions

Milestone Achievements

This performance marks an important milestone for McCaffrey. He now has a total of 47 games where he has achieved at least 50 receiving yards. This statistic ties him with Ronnie Harmon for the third-most in NFL history among running backs. The only players ahead of him are:

  • Larry Centers – 55 games
  • Marshall Faulk – 50 games

Career Recognition

Remarkably, this is McCaffrey’s third career NFC Offensive Player of the Week award. His previous honors were achieved in:

  • Week 8 of the 2022 season
  • Week 4 of the 2023 season

All of McCaffrey’s Player of the Week awards have been earned while playing for the 49ers. This season, he has tallied impressive overall stats, including:

  • 465 rushing yards with three touchdowns
  • 53 receptions for 516 yards with three touchdowns

As McCaffrey continues to excel on the field, his contributions remain vital to the success of the San Francisco 49ers this season.