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San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 4
49ers’ Christian McCaffrey gets 100% real on gritty Mike Evans vs. Broncos
The San Francisco 49ers defeated the visiting Denver Broncos 24-14 in a game between two playoff contenders that included a wild 55-yard George Kittle touchdown.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 2
Talanoa Hufanga Wrecked the Rams, but Christian McCaffrey Is a Nightmare for the Broncos
Talanoa Hufanga goes back to Levi’s Stadium on Sunday as the reigning AFC Defensive Player of the Week, and the San Francisco 49ers have Christian McCaffrey waiting for the Denver Broncos safety.
NFL News / EssentiallySports / October 2
'Hurt Me and John Elway': Broncos Coach Admits Regret Over Failing to Draft Christian McCaffrey Before 49ers Clash
Christian McCaffrey’s next matchup comes with some history attached. The San Francisco 49ers running back is preparing to face the Broncos after he was one of the most talked-about prospects heading into the 2017 NFL Draft.
The 'Most 100-rushing-yard NFL games' quiz
There are 44 running backs in NFL history who have rushed for at least 100 yards on 30 or more occasions. How many of them can you name in six minutes?
NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 30
Broncos Coach Sean Payton Reveals the Trait That Makes Christian McCaffrey So Dangerous
Sean Payton has been studying Christian McCaffrey since before the running back was drafted, and the Denver Broncos head coach knows exactly what he’s up against this week.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 30
8 49ers Miss First Week 4 Practice Against Broncos
This isn't normal for most NFL teams, but when it comes to the San Francisco 49ers, it's the standard. Eight players missed Week 4's first practice against the Denver Broncos.
San Francisco 49ers News / The Spun / September 29
Olivia Culpo 'Worried' For Family Situation During NFL Season
Football season can be a tough and stressful time for the family members of the league’s players, particularly their significant others. Olivia Culpo, the wife of San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey, is doing her best to raise their daughter, during the busy NFL season.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 26
The 49ers Shouldn’t Forget One of Christian McCaffrey’s Biggest Strengths
The San Francisco 49ers are hugely fortunate to have Christian McCaffrey on their roster. He's one of their best players. He's proven that time and time again, and the fact that the 49ers have a player who has been able to make incredible history year after year is a testament to McCaffrey's inevitable legacy.
San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / September 26
San Francisco 49ers May Have Found a Better Way to Use Their Star
The San Francisco 49ers appear to be resisting the old temptation to put the offense entirely on Christian McCaffrey’s shoulders. Rookie running back Kaelon Black has had 21 carries through two games, giving McCaffrey meaningful relief on early downs while preserving the passing-game role that makes him such a difficult matchup.
San Francisco 49ers News / EasySportz / September 25
Cardinals vs. 49ers Game Preview: San Francisco Looks to Stay Unbeaten
The San Francisco 49ers return home Sunday afternoon when they welcome the Arizona Cardinals to Levi’s Stadium for a Week 3 NFC West matchup. San Francisco enters the game 2-0 after an impressive 35-13 victory over the Miami Dolphins last week.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 23
Christian McCaffrey opens up about 49ers' new backfield plan in 2026
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey had an NFL-high 413 touches last season. That's something the team clearly wanted to address this offseason to keep its veteran starter fresh through a lengthy 17-game season.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 23
Christian McCaffrey reveals what made the 49ers feel different from the start
Running back Christian McCaffrey immediately knew something was different about the San Francisco 49ers when he arrived via a trade in 2022. That's not a knock on his former team, the Carolina Panthers, where McCaffrey spent his first five-and-a-half NFL seasons.
San Francisco 49ers News / Larry Brown Sports / September 23
Christian McCaffrey joined an elite NFL club in Week 2
The San Francisco 49ers have gotten off to a 2-0 start this season with wins over the Los Angeles Rams and Miami Dolphins, and star running back Christian McCaffrey is off to a hot start.
The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz
How many of the NFL players to find the end zone at least 100 total times in their career can you name in five minutes?
San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 21
49ers RB Christian McCaffrey’s wife Olivia Culpo roasts daughter over TD ‘celebration’
While running back Christian McCaffrey’s wife, Olivia Culpo, celebrated the San Francisco 49ers star’s touchdown against the Miami Dolphins, their daughter did not.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 20
49ers' Christian McCaffrey sends a clear message after reaching 100 career TDs
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has yet to record his first receiving touchdown of the season. When he does, he will surpass Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Marshall Faulk for the most receiving touchdowns by a running back in the Super Bowl era.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / September 20
Christian McCaffrey makes rare NFL history in 49ers win
The veteran running back had two rushing touchdowns Sunday and made NFL history in the process.
San Francisco 49ers News / Larry Brown Sports / September 9
Christian McCaffrey has a little-known sports connection in Australia
Christian McCaffrey was born into an athletic family that has even made a mark in the Land Down Under. With the San Francisco 49ers in Australia for their Week 1 game against the Los Angeles Rams, the National Basketball League revisited the time when McCaffrey’s uncle, Billy McCaffrey, played a couple of seasons in the league in the 1990s.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 7
Why 49ers' Christian McCaffrey is unfazed by early Australia kickoff time vs. Rams
For fans in California, the Week 1 matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams will have a familiar prime-time kickoff at 5:35 p.m. However, for the two teams playing the game, it will be an earlier-than-normal 10:35 a.m.
San Francisco 49ers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 24
Christian McCaffrey addresses his absences at 49ers practices
Christian McCaffrey had been absent from San Francisco practices for over two weeks, but he finally returned on Sunday. Concerns about his health arose while he was away, and the Niners were unclear about his exact status.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / August 24
Christian McCaffrey addresses media 'firestorm' after missing multiple practices
For the first time since Aug. 8, San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey participated in team drills during practice on Sunday.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / August 23
49ers should consider Christian McCaffrey update a sigh of relief
The health of the San Francisco 49ers keeps improving, just in time for the start of the season.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / August 18
49ers HC Kyle Shanahan dismisses two theories about Christian McCaffrey's ongoing absence
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan aimed to squash multiple theories about running back Christian McCaffrey's extended absence.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / August 18
NFL insider responds to contract theory about Christian McCaffrey missing 49ers practices
The theory is that McCaffrey is looking for a pay raise after Bijan Robinson of the Atlanta Falcons and Jahmyr Gibbs of the Detroit Lions reset the market for players at the RB position.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / August 17
Contract theory about Christian McCaffrey missing 49ers practices emerges
McCaffrey had been held out of four consecutive practices due to what was referred to as "tightness."
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / August 17
49ers should start preparing for worst-case Christian McCaffrey scenario
The San Francisco 49ers should begin taking a closer look at their backfield, especially if star running back Christian McCaffrey misses more practices.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / July 6
NFC executive gives 49ers' Christian McCaffrey some bulletin-board material
McCaffrey ended the 2025 regular season ranked second in the NFL with 311 carries and eighth with 1,202 rushing yards.
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