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Article49ers pass Rams test with flying colors — now comes the hard partSeptember 11, 2026

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It was almost easy to overlook that Christian McCaffrey only touched the ball 15 times.

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McCaffrey limited to 15 touches despite 49ers' 27-7 blowout win.

McCaffrey touched the ball only 15 times in the 49ers' 27-7 win over the Rams, despite the team's dominant performance; this limited usage occurred even as the 49ers beat the Rams by 20 without significant contributions from Kittle or McCaffrey, suggesting the offense has depth and may not require McCaffrey to lead the NFL in touches.

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