49ers' Christian McCaffrey Breaks NFL Record with 16th Dual-TD Game

Christian McCaffrey of the San Francisco 49ers set a new NFL record by achieving 16 career games with both a rushing and receiving touchdown, surpassing Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk's previous record of 15. In the Week 9 game against the New York Giants, McCaffrey rushed 28 times for 106 yards and one touchdown and caught five passes for 67 yards and another touchdown, totaling 173 yards from scrimmage. His performance helped secure a 34–24 victory for the 49ers and elevated his season totals to 596 rushing yards and 626 receiving yards, making him only the third NFL player to exceed 500 yards in both categories through nine games. McCaffrey's 1,222 yards from scrimmage also placed him atop the league leaderboard, reaffirming his status as one of the NFL's premier all-purpose players. The 49ers' win improved their record to 6-3, with McCaffrey's consistent production seen as vital to their offensive success this season. His record-breaking achievements place him among the elite backs in NFL history, joining a distinguished group including Roger Craig and Saquon Barkley.