I know. The headline is a very big-brained idea for the San Francisco 49ers and Kyle Shanahan. The player who leads the world in touches should be the focal point for the 49ers’ offense in Arizona on Sunday.
The Arizona Cardinals' next test doesn't get any easier to pass. After falling to the Seattle Seahawks, another tough NFC West foe is next on the schedule in the 6-4 San Francisco 49ers.
It's no secret that the San Francisco 49ers were underwhelming on offense last season. Part of that was due to several key players being out with injuries.
The 49ers’ decision not to make a swing for a pass rusher on trade deadline day last week raised some eyebrows, with San Francisco unwilling to pay a premium to boost a defensive line clearly in desperate need of help.
NFL draft stock is fluid from the start of the college football season until it concludes. These 20 players have risen up draft boards in 2025 as a result of their strong start to the season.
All season long, the running game of the San Francisco 49ers has been subpar. The blocking had been the lead issue for them until George Kittle returned.
49ers RB Christian McCaffrey totaled 20 touches in Week 10 and became the fourth player in league history with 7,000 rushing yards and 5,000 receiving yards despite the loss to the Rams.
There is plenty of blame to go around on the San Francisco 49ers for their 42-26 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Some players had worse games than others.
A prime opportunity is in front of Christian McCaffrey when the San Francisco 49ers play the Los Angeles Rams in Week 10. McCaffrey can become the first player in NFL history with at least five rushing touchdowns and five receiving touchdowns in four career seasons, surpassing Pro Football Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk (three seasons).
The Los Angeles Rams will do battle with NFC West division rival, the San Francisco 49ers in a game that could spark fireworks like it did last month on Thursday Night Football.
With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey is on pace for another historic season, potentially etching his name alongside some of the NFL's all-time greats.
San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey will turn 30 next year—an age often seen as a turning point for NFL players, particularly running backs who endure significant wear and tear over their careers.
According to FanDuel Sportsbook, Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor is the clear favorite (-135) to win NFL Offensive Player of the Year honors this season.
Key Points: San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey had a standout game, totaling 173 yards and two touchdowns. Dane Belton was penalized 15 yards for tripping McCaffrey, possibly facing a fine.
Key Points: The San Francisco 49ers defeated the New York Giants 34-24, improving their season record to 6-3. Christian McCaffrey set NFL records with dual rushing and receiving touchdowns in 16 games.
Now that most of the NFL Week 9 schedule is in the books, it is time to take a look at some of the biggest winners and losers around the NFL. There were big upsets, big comebacks and some big performances that stood out in both positive and negative ways.
The San Francisco 49ers improved to 6-3 on the season after a 34-24 Week 9 win over the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Christian McCaffrey totaled 173 yards and had a pair of touchdowns, Mac Jones threw for a pair of first-half scores and the San Francisco 49ers earned a 34-24 victory over the New York Giants Sunday afternoon in East Rutherford, N.J.
In his ninth NFL season, San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey is still in prime form. He has rushed for 465 yards, recorded 516 receiving yards on 53 receptions, and totaled six touchdowns so far in 2025.
After the 49ers improved to 5-2 on the season via a 20-10 win over the Atlanta Falcons, Kittle revealed that he had a big goal in mind for running back Christian McCaffrey heading into the "Sunday Night Football" contest.
Christian McCaffrey ran for 129 yards and two touchdowns and added seven catches for 72 yards as the San Francisco 49ers posted a 20-10 victory over the visiting Atlanta Falcons on Sunday night in Santa Clara, Calif.
Even with all the key injuries the San Francisco 49ers continue to deal with, a vintage showing from running back Christian McCaffrey was too much for the Atlanta Falcons to overcome in a 20-10 win on "Sunday Night Football."