San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan insinuated he wanted Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons to be a big night for running back Christian McCaffrey. On Saturday, Shanahan challenged his team to get 40 carries against the Falcons,

The 49ers moved to 4-2 with the win, and running back Christian McCaffrey did it all for Kyle Shanahan's team. McCaffrey had 24 carries for 129 yards and a pair of touchdowns and he also led the team with seven receptions for 72 yards on eight targets.

Christian McCaffrey has his first 100-yard rushing game since 2023, helping the San Francisco 49ers beat the Atlanta Falcons 20-10 on Sunday night.

Thanks to the persistence of San Francisco 49ers star George Kittle, "National Tight Ends Day" has become a certifiable thing in the NFL. But NBC decided to create a holiday for running backs to try and add some extra sizzle to the 49ers-Falcons matchup.

McCaffrey had a season-high 24 carries for 129 yards, marking his first 100-yard rushing game of the season. It was coincidentally in the game Kittle returned, who excels in blocking. The 49ers' star running back also caught seven passes for 72 yards.

Christian McCaffrey tuvo su primer juego de 100 yardas por tierra desde 2023 y los 49ers de San Francisco, con varias bajas, finalmente lograron un fuerte juego terrestre para vencer 20-10 a los Falcons de Atlanta la noche del domingo.