The San Francisco 49ers rolled to a relatively uneventful 30-12 victory over the New York Giants Thursday night, but Christian McCaffrey hit a couple of milestones that left fans talking.
Early in the game, the All-Pro running back passed the 5,000 career rushing yards milestone. He finished with 85 yards on the night, running his career mark to 5,079 yards.
That’s 148th on the all-time list, right behind former Tampa Bay Buccaneers star Mike Alstott. Many of the running backs ahead of McCaffrey ran out of gas at around the 5,000 to 6,000 yard mark. He’s on pace to crack the top 80 or so in career rushing yards by the end of the season.
Congrats to @CMC_22 on reaching 5000 career rushing yards! 👏💪 pic.twitter.com/OtafLnsfP2
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) September 22, 2023
McCaffrey then scored on a short touchdown run in the second quarter.
Christian McCaffrey is quite good. 🏈🔥
17-3 49ers. #TNF pic.twitter.com/ThFfMwHMD1
— The Comeback (@thecomeback) September 22, 2023
The dual threat running back has scored a touchdown in 12 consecutive games (including the postseason), tying Jerry Rice’s 49ers record. Former San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson and Baltimore Colts legend Lenny Moore share the all-time mark, with TDs in 18 straight games.
Christian McCaffrey has scored a TD in 12 consecutive games including playoffs.
That is tied with Jerry Rice in 1987 for the most consecutive games with a TD in 49ers history. pic.twitter.com/b58WWzsxuJ
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) September 22, 2023
It’s hard to quantify McCaffrey’s greatness as a player. He’s fast, strong, tenacious and has great vision. But statistics help tell the story, and if McCaffrey can stay healthy, he’s got a shot to end up with those numbers on a plaque in Canton some day.
NFL fans paid tribute to CMC on social. media after his milestones.
That’s some elite company. Both great players.
— B. Klaus (@B_Klaus) September 22, 2023
Still has 25,000 miles left on his bumper to bumper warranty! pic.twitter.com/xk9jy9VWFY
— Mahkus (@mahkusg) September 22, 2023
San Francisco 49ers Christian McCaffrey had a Night:
– 18 Carries
– 85 Yards
– 4.7 YPC
– 1 TD
– 5 Receptions
– 34 Yards
– 119 Total Yards
– 12 TD in last 12 Games pic.twitter.com/WA7oDbwkYy— NFL Rumors (@nflrums) September 22, 2023
Congrats. Future Hall of Famer
— Hypocritical Bills Fan (@billsmafiaer) September 22, 2023
Congratulations champion, you have done well
— Sunday Dominic⚈ (@DonSunnyGlobal) September 22, 2023
he just needs to stay healthy..
— 𝙈𝙄𝙓𝙊𝙉 𝙎𝙕𝙉 (@BengalsMVP) September 22, 2023
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