Christian McCaffrey aims for milestones against Dolphins on Sunday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 2:01 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey can achieve significant milestones in his upcoming game against the Miami Dolphins on September 20, 2026. With 98 scrimmage touchdowns to date, he is set to surpass Jerry Rice as the fourth-fastest player to reach 100 scrimmage touchdowns in the Super Bowl era. McCaffrey also has the potential to break Marshall Faulk's record for the most touchdown receptions by a running back in this era. In the previous week, McCaffrey did not score, but the favorable matchup against Miami presents an opportunity for him to find the end zone.
- •McCaffrey has 98 scrimmage touchdowns in 113 games.
- •He aims to reach 100 scrimmage touchdowns this Sunday.
- •He could break Faulk's record for RB touchdown receptions.
- •49ers face the Dolphins on September 20, 2026.
- 2:01 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers’ RB Christian McCaffrey can surpass a Jerry Rice milestone Sunday
"49ers running back Christian McCaffrey can also surpass Marshall Faulk in the record books
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