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The San Francisco 49ers primetime win over the Atlanta Falcons marked a new historic milestone for NFL RB Christian McCaffrey.
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Former NFL ref says 49ers scored an illegal touchdown during final minutes of win over Falcons
One reason the 49ers didn't get flagged is because pulling is a penalty that NFL officials almost never call. According to Football Zebras, the last time a player got penalized for pulling a teammate came all the way back during a playoff game in January 1991, so it's been almost 35 years.
The 49ers moved to 4-2 with the win, and running back Christian McCaffrey did it all for Kyle Shanahan's team. McCaffrey had 24 carries for 129 yards and a pair of touchdowns and he also led the team with seven receptions for 72 yards on eight targets.
The 49ers entered their Week 7 matchup with the Falcons averaging a paltry 3.1 yards per carry. They’re doing a whole lot better than that on Sunday night, with a Christian McCaffrey leading the way for a 10-3 halftime lead.
But Christian McCaffrey? It turns out the 49ers’ star running back is still playing. And boy, is he good. It took seven games — and the right defense — for McCaffrey to find his vintage form, but it was a sight to behold.
Rob Gronkowski, Howie Long, Terry Bradshaw, Curt Menefee and Michael Strahan broke down which returning player could provide the biggest spark for their team heading into Week 7 — including the Chiefs' Rashee Rice,
The San Francisco 49ers could use some defensive reinforcements given the injuries they are dealing with this season, and they are reportedly interested in a handful of New York Jets players ahead of the Nov.