Yahoo Sports NFL on Christian McCaffrey

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His 5.1 yards per touch was the second-worst of his career. The worst was 4.9 in 2020 when he played only three games. His yards per touch has gone down from 6.0 in 2023 to 5.4 in 2024 to 5.1 last season. His 3.9 yards per carry was his worst mark since that injury-shortened 2020 season.

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McCaffrey's efficiency metrics hit career lows despite high volume in 2025.

McCaffrey's efficiency declined significantly in 2025: 5.1 yards per touch (second-worst of career), 3.9 yards per carry (worst since injury-shortened 2020), and only three 20-yard runs on 311 rushing attempts. His yards per touch has declined three consecutive seasons from 6.0 (2023) to 5.4 (2024) to 5.1 (2025), indicating a concerning downward trend despite league-high 413 touches.