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49ers’ Williams can see ‘special’ McCaffrey earning NFL MVP honors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
SANTA CLARA — It was only one drive into the 49ers’ 35-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals, and Christian McCaffrey already had made history.
With touchdowns in 13 consecutive games, the All-Pro running back surpassed the record previously held by Jerry Rice since 1987. But McCaffrey didn’t stop there. By halftime, he had racked up three touchdowns and then finished the game with four trips into the end zone.
Trent Williams sees McCaffrey every day, but he’s still amazed by the running back’s production.
“It’s a pleasant surprise every Sunday,” Williams said after the game. “He just never ceases to amaze me, hurdling a safety, standing on your feet, getting a [touchdown]. It’s just impressive.”
McCaffrey wasn’t just effective on the ground on Sunday. The All-Pro finished the game with 177 all purpose yards — 106 on the ground with three rushing touchdowns, and 71 yards receiving that included his fourth scoring play.
Williams has found new joy in blocking for McCaffrey, who the veteran left tackle says makes the job even easier by setting up his blocks well when running between the tackles. Williams knew his teammate was an accomplished ball carrier, but he admitted he didn’t know how good he really was until McCaffrey joined the team in Week 7 of the 2022 season.
“I didn’t,” Williams said with a smile. “I ain’t going to lie. I watched him from afar for a long time. I knew he was really, really good and really special and could do a lot of things conventional running backs can’t do.
“But watching him play conventional running back, it’s like, ‘Wow.’ How can you be that talented in the open field, playing wide receiver and then lineup in the I-formation and still continue to gash defenses. He’s a special player, he really is.”
Jake Brendel has also been impressed with McCaffrey’s ability to get down field. During the…
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Publish date : 2023-10-02 02:44:30
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