Christian McCaffrey enters rare company with huge day vs. Rams
It was the Christian McCaffrey Show on Sunday in Los Angeles. McCaffrey was the brightest star on the field in a 31-14 win for the 49ers. In the process of carrying San Francisco he became the first player to post passing, rushing and receiving touchdowns in the same game since 2005.
Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson was the last player to pull off the feat. McCaffrey is just the 11th player in history to do it.
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49ers RB Christian McCaffrey: Week 8, 2022 at Rams
Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson: Week 6, 2005 at Raiders
Patriots WR David Patten: Week 6, 2001 at Colts
Bears RB Walter Payton: Week 8, 1979 at Vikings
Falcons RB Harmon Wages: Week 12, 1969 vs. Saints
Cowboys RB Dan Reeves: Week 13, 1967 vs. Eagles
Chargers RB Keith Lincoln: Week 9, 1965 at Broncos
Steelers RB John Henry Johnson: Week 12, 1960 vs. Eagles
Lions RB Gene Gedman: Week 8, 1958 vs. 49ers
Giants RB Frank Gifford: Week 10, 1956 vs. Washington
Browns RB Ray Renfro: Week 11, 1953 vs. Giants
It wouldn’t be a huge surprise if McCaffrey does this again at some point in his career. He’s uniquely talented in a way that head coach Kyle Shanahan should be able to put him in positions to have opportunities for games like he had Sunday.
It’s worth noting McCaffrey carved out his place in NFL history by also accounting for 183 of the team’s 386 total yards. He had 34 passing, 55 receiving and 94 rushing. So far, so good for the 49ers in their return on a substantial investment.
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Thoughts and notes from another 49ers beatdown of Rams
