49ers rookie RB Kaelon Black complements Christian McCaffrey in offense
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 5:45 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers are showcasing a dynamic running back duo with Christian McCaffrey and rookie Kaelon Black. Through two games, McCaffrey has 91 rushing yards, while Black closely follows with 90 yards. This one-two punch contributes to a 49ers rushing attack currently ranked eighth in the league. The team aims to utilize this pairing effectively as they prepare for their next game against the Cardinals on Sunday at 4:05 p.m. ET.
- •Christian McCaffrey has 91 rushing yards in two games.
- •Rookie Kaelon Black trails with 90 rushing yards on 21 attempts.
- •49ers are eighth in the league in rushing yards and yards per attempt.
- •The team faces the Cardinals on Sunday at 4:05 p.m. ET.
- 5:45 AMYahoo Sports — San Francisco 49ers perhaps finally have complementary RB with Christian McCaffrey
"Rookie RB Kaelon Black is only one yard behind Christian McCaffrey in rushing yards.
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