The 49ers’ star running back took fewer touches in the team’s season opener, embracing a more limited role as a rookie showed strong early promise. With just 10 carries, he praised the rookie’s performance, suggesting confidence in the younger player’s ability to contribute. The shift highlights a potential strategic adjustment as the team evaluates its backfield depth. Fans will want to see how this dynamic plays out as the season progresses.
Christian McCaffrey ran the ball only 10 times in the 49ers' season-opening win, but he welcomed the reduced workload with the way rookie Kaelon Black ran.
