San Francisco 49ers perhaps finally have complementary RB with Christian McCaffrey

San Francisco 49ers' running back Christian McCaffrey has been the team's offensive powerhouse since joining the franchise. Despite McCaffrey's impressive performance, the 49ers have been unable to secure a complementary back to alleviate the load on his shoulders. After just two games, McCaffrey has contributed 91 rushing yards on 20 attempts, averaging 4.6 yards per carry, and has scored two touchdowns.

However, he is currently second in carries, with rookie Kaleon Black, who played college football at Indiana, leading the team with 21 rushes for 90 yards in just two games. Black is a third-round draft pick of the 49ers. Together, McCaffrey and Black are currently among the league's top running back pairs, ranking eighth in both yards and yards per attempt through two games.

Meanwhile, the Cardinals are struggling defensively, ranking 22nd in yards allowed through the air and 16th in yards per attempt. If the 49ers can successfully pair McCaffrey and Black, it will place an immense burden on their defense. The teams will face off on Sunday at 4:05 p.m. ET (1:05 p.m. Arizona time) on FOX. For more coverage on the Cardinals and NFL, follow the Rise Up, See Red podcast, available on Spotify, YouTube, or Apple Podcasts.