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ArticleBattle Red Blog Regular Season Power Rankings: 2026 SeasonSeptember 11, 2026

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Thanks to QB Brock Purdy, Ts Trent Williams and Colton McKivitz, and RBs Chrisitan McCaffrey and rookie Kaelon Black, the 49ers were able to cut the hyped Rams' defense to pieces, defeating them by multiple touchdowns.

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McCaffrey was key to the 49ers' dominant Week 1 win and their rushing attack.

RB Christian McCaffrey was instrumental in the 49ers' dominant Week 1 victory over the L.A. Rams, helping cut the Rams' defense to pieces; the source expects the 49ers to maintain a strong rushing attack with McCaffrey as part of their path back to Super Bowl contention.

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Riddick cited McCaffrey's health as essential to 49ers' competitive roster.

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McCaffrey gains from Juszczyk's expanded lead-blocking role in motion.

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McCaffrey gains from Shanahan's Juszczyk lead-blocking motion design

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CMC mentioned in context of Kaelon Black's usage and handcuff strategy. One comment notes 'I have CMC I didn't have Black because I figured his backu...

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McCaffrey's productive running game forced Rams to keep extra size on field

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If you play the 49ers in man coverage on base downs they will make the guy covering deebo fit the B gap and the next play split CMAC out and you’ll h...

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