San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has spent nearly a decade as one of the game’s premier weapons, capable of carving through defenses as both a runner and receiver — at least, when he’s been healthy.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/49ers as 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey Earns Major NFL Award. Christian McCaffrey exploded in the San Francisco 49ers' win against the Atlanta Falcons.

Christian McCaffrey has his first 100-yard rushing game since 2023, helping the San Francisco 49ers beat the Atlanta Falcons 20-10 on Sunday night.

The problem has been kickoffs. Pineiro followed his third-quarter field goal with a line-drive kickoff the Falcons returned 45 yards to the 49ers’ 48-yard line. The play gave Atlanta momentum, and the Falcons converted it into a 10-yard catch-and-run touchdown to Robinson to close San Francisco’s lead to 13-10.

San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey dominated the Atlanta Falcons' defense while the NFC South team's offense had no answers.

Bleacher Report contributor Brad Gagnon recently named every NFL team's most disappointing player so far this season, and his pick for the San Francisco 49ers may surprise fans—running back Christian McCaffrey.

The shorthanded 49ers rode McCaffrey, who accounted for 201 yards rushing and receiving, to a big victory over Atlanta Sunday night.

Robinson and the Falcons will look to get back on track as they face the Miami Dolphins back in Atlanta on Sunday. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET. The Falcons are currently second in the NFC South but could improve to 4-3 with a win over the 1-6 Dolphins in Week 8.