Warning Signs Emerge for 49ers' Christian McCaffrey After Historic Season
Summary
Christian McCaffrey played all 17 games for the San Francisco 49ers in 2025 after recovering from injuries. Although he had a historic season with over 2,100 scrimmage yards and 17 touchdowns, his running efficiency dropped compared to previous years.Key Facts
- McCaffrey played only four games in 2024 due to Achilles and knee injuries.
- In 2025, he had 2,126 scrimmage yards and 17 total touchdowns.
- He had a career-high 413 touches during the season.
- McCaffrey led the 49ers with 924 receiving yards, his second-best career total.
- He was the second player in NFL history to have at least 800 rushing and 800 receiving yards in three seasons.
- His yards per carry dropped from 5.4 in 2023 to 3.9 in 2025, the lowest since his rookie year in 2017.
- The decrease in efficiency was linked to his heavy workload.
- The 49ers strengthened their team by adding players like Mike Evans and Christian Kirk for a more balanced offense in 2026.
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