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Christian McCaffrey shows off busted lip after 49ers win over Cardinals

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Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Christian McCaffrey shows off busted lip after 49ers win over Cardinals

Summary

Christian McCaffrey displayed a busted lip during a media session following the San Francisco 49ers' 36-30 victory against the Arizona Cardinals on September 27, 2026. He suffered the injury while running a route during the game, which also saw him leave with a sore throat. Despite the injuries, McCaffrey put forth a strong performance, rushing for 75 yards and a touchdown while also catching four passes for 60 yards. The 49ers improved to 3-0 in the NFC West, although they saw star players Mike Evans and Trent Williams carted off due to injuries during the game.

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•49ers win 36-30 against Cardinals, moving to 3-0
•McCaffrey injures lip, suffers sore throat during game
•Mike Evans carted off with rib injury in second quarter
•Trent Williams carted off due to neck injury, did not return
•Brock Purdy threw four touchdowns, leading the team to victory

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4:04 AMYahoo Sports — Christian McCaffrey sporting a busted lip after taking shot to face vs Cardinals

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While Christian McCaffrey was meeting with the media after Sunday’s 36-30 win against the Arizona Cardinals, he was seen sporting a new look. That should be temporary, at least. McCaffrey...
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