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Christian McCaffrey sets record for most receiving touchdowns by RB

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 4:01 AM

Last updated Nov 9, 2026

Christian McCaffrey sets record for most receiving touchdowns by RB

Summary

In the San Francisco 49ers' 38-17 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on November 5, 2026, running back Christian McCaffrey achieved a career milestone. He caught his 37th career receiving touchdown, surpassing Marshall Faulk for the most receiving touchdowns by a running back in the Super Bowl era. McCaffrey's record-setting touchdown came on a 12-yard reception in the second quarter, extending the 49ers' lead. He also scored on a 1-yard rush earlier in the game, finishing with 68 rushing yards and 19 receiving yards. The 49ers improved to 7-1 and will face the Dallas Cowboys in Week 10, with McCaffrey looking to continue his scoring streak.

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Status Watch

•McCaffrey catches 12-yard touchdown to set record.
•He finishes with 68 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
•49ers improve to 7-1 in NFC standings.
•Next game is against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 10.
•McCaffrey ended a nine-game drought for receiving touchdowns.

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4:01 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers star Christian McCaffrey sets new RB record after passing Marshall Faulk in Raiders game

What they're saying

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San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey once again stole the show, reaching another career milestone during Sunday’s 38-17 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. With his 37th career receiving touchdown, McCaffrey moved past Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk for the most receiving scores by a running back in the Super Bowl era. The 30-year-old […] The post 49ers star Christian McCaffrey sets new RB record after passing Marshall Faulk in Raiders game appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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