Christian McCaffrey scores twice as 49ers dominate Dolphins in Week 2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 10:59 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey scored two touchdowns in the team's Week 2 matchup against the Miami Dolphins, helping establish a commanding 35-6 lead by the third quarter. McCaffrey's performance made him the third player in NFL history to score 50 or more touchdowns for two different franchises, joining Hall-of-Famers Marshall Faulk and Randy Moss. Quarterback Brock Purdy also excelled, completing 16 of his first 17 passes, contributing to the team's offensive success. The 49ers look to maintain this momentum in the ongoing season as they focus on their next games.
- •McCaffrey scored both touchdowns from the one-yard line.
- •Purdy threw two touchdown passes, one to Kittle and one to Juszczyk.
- •49ers have controlled the game since the opening quarter.
- •McCaffrey joins Faulk and Moss in NFL history with 50+ TDs for two teams.
- •The game is ongoing with a score of 35-6.
- 10:59 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey joins Randy Moss in NFL history
"San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey made NFL history during Week 2.
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