Christian McCaffrey Admits the 1 Thing He Needs to Improve in 2026
Summary
Christian McCaffrey, running back for the San Francisco 49ers, said he wants to improve his ability to break tackles and make longer runs in the 2026 NFL season. Last season, he averaged 3.9 yards per carry, the lowest of his career with the 49ers, but still ranked second in total yards gained and third in touchdowns.Key Facts
- McCaffrey aims to make more explosive runs by breaking tackles and turning medium gains into long gains.
- In 2025, he averaged 3.9 yards per carry, his lowest with the 49ers.
- The 49ers had only 46 runs of 10 or more yards last season, the fewest since 2017.
- McCaffrey finished second in the NFL with 2,126 scrimmage yards and third with 17 touchdowns in 2025.
- Jordan James, Isaac Guerendo, Patrick Taylor Jr., and rookie Kaelon Black are behind McCaffrey on the depth chart.
- Isaac Guerendo suffered a pectoral muscle tear and is expected to miss time until near the end of training camp.
- Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed Guerendo’s injury is not season-ending.
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