NFL Makes Christian McCaffrey Announcement During 49ers Game

The 49ers played Week 7 without QB Brock Purdy, who was out with an injury.

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Backup Mac Jones took charge and led the team to a 20-10 win over the Falcons.

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With this victory, San Francisco improved to a 4-2 record.

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Christian McCaffrey was the star, rushing 24 times for 129 yards and 2 touchdowns.

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He also led in receiving with 7 catches for 72 yards on 8 targets.

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McCaffrey became the first player ever with 7 games of 100+ rushing and 70+ receiving yards.

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It was his first 100-yard rushing game in over 1,000 days and his first this season.

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McCaffrey returns to Pro Bowl form ahead of Week 8.

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