Yahoo Sports NFL on Christian McCaffrey

ArticleVance Joseph sees Christian McCaffrey as being a problem on third downsOctober 1, 2026

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He is a Hall of Fame player, and he's still playing really well, not just in the running game, but in the passing game. I think the third downs, he's the leading receiver in the first couple breaks.

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McCaffrey is 49ers' leading third-down receiver, creating coverage challenges.

Vance Joseph identifies McCaffrey as a Hall of Fame player still performing at elite level in both running and passing game; specifically notes he is the leading receiver on third downs and a primary target on early breaks, making him a difficult matchup to cover despite defensive scheme adjustments.