Niners' 'Mr. Reliable' Christian McCaffrey has 31 touches, 142 scrimmage yards in win against former team

Christian McCaffrey led the San Francisco 49ers to a 20-9 victory over the Carolina Panthers, amassing 142 scrimmage yards and scoring a rushing touchdown. Facing his former team for the first time, McCaffrey showcased his reliability, touching the ball 31 times to help offset the impact of quarterback Brock Purdy's three interceptions. McCaffrey's performance marked his 10th game this season with over 100 yards from scrimmage, solidifying his position as the NFL's leader in carries, touches, and yards from scrimmage.

McCaffrey's efforts included 24 carries for 89 yards and six receptions for 78 yards. The running back now has 81 receptions this season, leading the league, and is on track to potentially become the first running back since 1985 to finish the season as the league's leader in catches. He also reached a career milestone with his 50th game of 50-plus