Christian McCaffrey Sends Clear Message on Workload in 2026
Summary
Christian McCaffrey, a running back for the San Francisco 49ers, leads the NFL in how often he handles the ball during games. Despite having a very busy season last year, he says he is not worried about the amount of work he will have in 2026 and believes player workload should be managed during practice, not games.Key Facts
- McCaffrey had 413 touches in the previous NFL season, the highest for any player except starting quarterbacks.
- He has been asked about his heavy workload for nine years.
- McCaffrey believes practice schedules, not games, are where workload should be monitored.
- The NFL regular season has 17 games each year.
- Last year, McCaffrey was second in total yards gained during plays (2,126 yards).
- He scored 17 touchdowns last season, ranking third in the league for scrimmage touchdowns.
- McCaffrey nearly had 1,000 yards both rushing and receiving for a second time in his career.
- He won the NFL Comeback Player of the Year award and finished second in voting for Offensive Player of the Year.
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