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Christian McCaffrey has averaged just 4.4 yards per carry and Kaelon Black has averaged 3.9 yards per carry, thanks to the wrinkles in the run game with Deebo Samuel and Brock Purdy's ability to extend plays with his legs.
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McCaffrey averaging 4.4 YPC; 49ers run game built on line play, not back efficiency.

McCaffrey has averaged just 4.4 yards per carry through four weeks; while the 49ers' run game has improved to 10th in EPA per rush and eighth in rushing success rate (up from 29th and 24th in 2025), McCaffrey ranks 24th in yards after contact, indicating the run game's foundation is built on offensive line play and scheme rather than individual back efficiency.

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