Christian McCaffrey

Christian McCaffrey scored for the 49ers to give them a 4th quarter lead over the Cowboys.

On the 10th play of a 91-yard drive, 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey cruised into the end zone untouched for a two-yard touchdown. The 49ers took a lead over the Cowboys on the first play of the fourth quarter Sunday night. George Kittle had a monster 30-yard juggling catch and drew a key holding call to help set up the TD that gave the 49ers a 16-9 lead.

They had seven carries for 38 yards on their 10-play, 91-yard scoring drive. That includes Christian McCaffrey's 2-yard touchdown run on the first play of the ...

[DeMarcus Lawrence](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/2080/demarcus-lawrence), a holding penalty on [Donovan Wilson](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/51836/donovan-wilson) and a holding penalty on [Johnathan Hankins](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/7524/johnathan-hankins). [Ray-Ray McCloud](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/907/ray-ray-mccloud) made a fair catch at the San Francisco 9. [Christian McCaffrey](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/1184/christian-mccaffrey)‘s 2-yard touchdown run on the first play of the fourth quarter.

McCaffrey's touchdown marked the eighth consecutive game that he has scored in for San Francisco. 49ers Christian McCaffrey after scoring against Cowboys. NFLBy ...

However, the 49ers’ defense was fantastic in the game. The Cowboys actually did an extremely solid job of limiting McCaffrey on the ground. It puts him in some rare company in 49ers’ history. [January 23, 2023] [McCaffrey](https://thecomeback.com/tag/christian-mccaffrey) stepped up when it mattered most for the 49ers. [a postseason win last weekend](https://thecomeback.com/nfl/brock-purdy-49ers-playoffs-reacts.html) over the Seattle Seahawks.

The San Francisco 49ers finally got on the board in the fourth quarter when Christian McCaffrey scored from 2 yards out.

not the most beautiful of halves. [amazing one-handed catch](https://ninernoise.com/2023/01/22/george-kittle-twitter-mind-catch-cowboys/) for 30 yards that got the 49ers to midfield. [first-half struggle.](https://ninernoise.com/2023/01/22/brock-purdy-49ers-offense-rough-start-cowboys/) While the Niners led 9-6 after the first half, it was …

Christian McCaffrey and the San Francisco 49ers are set to take on the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday afternoon. Kickoff between the Cowboys and the 49ers is ...

❤️" one fan added. "These pics are so cozy! E.T.

McCaffrey rushed 10 times for 35 yards and a touchdown and caught six of eight targets for 22 yards in Sunday's 19-12 playoff win over the Cowboys.

Christian McCaffrey became the first 49ers player to score in eight straight games since Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens did so in the 1998 NFL ...

[its third NFC Championship Game](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/nfl-playoffs-49ers-beat-cowboys-advance-nfc-championship-game) in four seasons and will head to Philadelphia next weekend to take on [the No. [Shanahan explains odd clock management to end first half](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/kyle-shanahans-odd-end-half-strategy-annoys-fans-helps-49ers-win) 1-seeded Eagles](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/how-watch-49ers-vs-eagles-nfc-championship-game).

Christian McCaffrey became the first 49ers player to score in eight straight games since Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens did so in the 1998 NFL ...

Mitchell carried the ball 11 times as the 49ers tried to grind down the clock and book a trip to Philadelphia for the NFC Championship Game. McCaffrey could be ...

Mitchell had 51 yards on 14 carries. Mitchell carried the ball 11 times as the 49ers tried to grind down the clock and book a trip to Philadelphia for the NFC Championship Game. McCaffrey had 10 carries for 35 yards and six catches for 22 yards on Sunday.

The 49ers are one game away from Super Bowl LVII after taking down the Cowboys in the divisional round on Sunday. As they gear up for the NFC Championship ...

"The prep starts now," he said of the NFC title game. He also rushed for 119 yards in the win over Seattle in the wild-card round. He added that the injury shouldn't be a problem next week as San Francisco travels to Philadelphia to make its bid for a Super Bowl berth. San Francisco also went 10-0 in the games McCaffrey started to end the year. As they gear up for the NFC Championship game against the [Eagles](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/PHI/philadelphia-eagles/) next week, the status of one of their most dynamic players on offense will be worth monitoring. McCaffrey could be seen on the sideline working on his right calf in the final minutes of the game and told reporters postgame that he was dealing with some discomfort.

The San Francisco 49ers are moving on in the NFL playoffs. After a home win against the Dallas Cowboys, they will hit the road to face the Philadelphia ...

He said that his calf is [nothing to worry about,](https://twitter.com/CamInman/status/1617365623528648706?s=20&t=zparW-B7oQjCkeVskSncgQ) according to Cam Inman of the Mercury News. His importance to the San Francisco offense is key, so making sure he is good to go against a tough Eagles defense will indeed be crucial. After a home win against the Dallas Cowboys, they will hit the road to face the Philadelphia Eagles next Sunday as they look to return to the Super Bowl.

McCaffrey, who was seen on the sideline stretching his calf during Sunday's game, was simply not himself against the Cowboys as evidenced by his final ...

[Injury Updates](/nfl/injury-news.php) [49ers Correspondent](/nfl/team-news.php?team=SF) [Ethan Biddle](/news/correspondents/ethan-biddle.php)

Running back Christian McCaffrey said he had to fight through the 49ers' playoff victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.

The touchdown gave the 49ers a 16-9 lead. McCaffrey has scored at least one touchdown in eight consecutive games for the 49ers. But it's definitely a good defense that we played.” They fly to the ball, they tackle well. McCaffrey has electrified the 49ers’ offense since his midseason arrival from the Carolina Panthers in a blockbuster trade. They definitely caused some problems for us early.

San Francisco is dealing with a couple of injuries to its top running backs.

McCaffrey on the other hand rushed 10 times for 35 yards and a touchdown, but did catch six passes for 22 yards. the [Philadelphia Eagles](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/PHI/philadelphia-eagles/). [Christian McCaffrey](/nfl/players/2136743/christian-mccaffrey/) is day-to-day with a calf contusion, while [Elijah Mitchell](/nfl/players/2819876/elijah-mitchell/) is day-to-day with a groin strain, [per The Athletic](https://twitter.com/LombardiHimself/status/1617608266108002309).

49ers RB is still dealing with a calf injury as the Niners progress through the playoffs. We break down the potential impact.

McCaffrey had 10 carries for 35 yards and a touchdown in the Niners’ Divisional round win over the Dallas Cowboys — San Francisco’s only touchdown of the game. He also added six receptions for 22 yards in the win while playing through the injury in Sunday’s game. the [Philadelphia Eagles](https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/) on Sunday.

The running back dealt with discomfort in his right calf during Sunday's divisional playoff win over the Cowboys.

Both Mitchell and Omenihu also are expected to play on Sunday. After the game, the 26-year-old admitted he had some discomfort with the calf. [Eagles](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/philadelphia-eagles).