Christian McCaffrey wasted no time in making an impact in his return. Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Panthers' Christian McCaffrey wastes no time, scores TD in return

By Erin Walsh | Last updated Nov 8, 2020 1:44 PM ET

Christian McCaffrey wasted no time in making an impact in his return to the Carolina Panthers lineup on Sunday.

The star running back scored a touchdown in his first game since Week 2 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His score helped give Carolina a 7-0 lead in the first quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs.

WELCOME BACK, C-MAC! @CMC_22 #KeepPounding

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— NFL (@NFL) November 8, 2020

That touchdown marked McCaffrey's fifth of the season. He entered Sunday's contest with 41 carries for 156 yards and four touchdowns accompanied by seven receptions for 67 yards in two games.

McCaffrey suffered a high ankle sprain against the Buccaneers in Week 2 and hadn't played since. He was sensational for the Panthers last season, rushing for 1,387 yards and 15 rushing touchdowns with 1,005 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns. The 24-year-old agreed to a four-year, $64 million contract with Carolina in April.

Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90

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