Christian McCaffrey Gains 146 Scrimmage Yards And Scores TD
2 years agoSan Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey carried the ball 17 times for 66 yards and hauled in 8 catches for 80 yards and a touchdown in the Niners' 33-17 victory over the Miami Dolphins. McCaffrey was targeted 10 times, tied for the team lead, and his 17 carries were the most he's had since Week 8. McCaffrey probably benefited from the absence of Elijah Mitchell, who is missing the rest of the season with an MCL injury. In his absence, McCaffrey dominated the carries. Rookie RB Jordan Mason looked good on eight carries and could see more going forward. The loss of QB Jimmy Garoppolo (foot) in the first quarter also meant more short passing, as backup QB Brock Purdy threw shorter passes. McCaffrey will be a must-start again next week against Tampa Bay.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN