{
  "id": 19086304,
  "title": "49ers star Christian McCaffrey sets new RB record after passing Marshall Faulk in Raiders game",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/49ers-star-christian-mccaffrey-sets-new-rb-record-after-passing",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-09T04:01:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/49ers-star-christian-mccaffrey-sets-040107870.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}