49ers star Christian McCaffrey sets new RB record after passing Marshall Faulk in Raiders game
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey once again stole the show, reaching another career milestone during Sunday’s 38-17 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. With his 37th career receiving touchdown, McCaffrey moved past Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk for the most receiving scores by a running back in the Super Bowl era. The 30-year-old […] The post 49ers star Christian McCaffrey sets new…
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey made history on Sunday, surpassing Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk for the most receiving touchdowns by a running back in the Super Bowl era. McCaffrey, 30, achieved the milestone during the 38-17 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, marking his 37th career receiving touchdown. This surpassed Faulk's previous record of 36 touchdown receptions.
The achievement came after McCaffrey had been on a touchdown scoring drought for nine games, the longest of his career. He entered the 2026 season tied with Faulk at 36 touchdown receptions, but claimed the record with a 12-yard touchdown catch from quarterback Brock Purdy in the second quarter, extending the 49ers' lead to 21-7.
McCaffrey added two more touchdowns in the game, finishing with 18 carries for 68 yards and two scores, along with two receptions for 19 yards. This record-breaking performance follows a strong 2025 season for McCaffrey, who amassed 2,126 scrimmage yards and 17 scrimmage touchdowns, tying his career high with touchdown receptions.
The 49ers continued their winning streak, improving to 7-1 and staying atop the NFC standings. McCaffrey will aim to extend his seven-game touchdown streak as the 49ers face the Dallas Cowboys in a Week 10 road game.
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