US Edition49ers’ Christian McCaffrey Carries the Load with Help From Brian Robinson vs. Giants
Brian Robinson Jr. scored an 18-yard touchdown as the 49ers leaned on Christian McCaffrey, who is on pace for over 1,100 rushing yards this season, coach Shanahan said.
- At MetLife Stadium, Brian Robinson Jr. finished an 18-yard touchdown run, sealing a late series of runs called by coach Kyle Shanahan on Sunday.
- After last week’s loss the San Francisco 49ers returned to a run-skewed identity to regain balance, while Brian Robinson Jr. had limited carries as Christian McCaffrey remained the primary running back.
- Stat lines show Christian McCaffrey #23, San Francisco 49ers, gained 173 scrimmage yards while Brian Robinson Jr. added 53 rushing yards and a 41-yard kickoff return.
- That late ground-heavy drive helped the 49ers improve to 6-3 as they beat the New York Giants 34 on Sunday, prompting many fans to leave the stadium.
- Kyle Shanahan cautioned the team not to be complacent and said they must repeat the effort next week as the San Francisco 49ers prepare to host the Los Angeles Rams next Sunday.
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49ers’ Christian McCaffrey carries the load with help from Brian Robinson vs. Giants
And to think Christian McCaffrey was the guy everyone was worried about. After having his 2024 season ruined by bilateral Achilles tendinitis and a PCL strain, there was plenty of concern whether McCaffrey’s football age was more than his biological age of 29. Surely it was time to start sharing the load and reduce the carries and receptions to maximize whatever he had left to give. Yet the 49ers have a 6-3 record and McCaffrey keeps bouncing of…
Brian Robinson Jr. scores first touchdown with 49ers as teammates celebrate moment
San Francisco 49ers running back Brian Robinson Jr. powered his way into the end zone in the fourth quarter, contributing to the 34-24 win over the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on Sunday—the team's sixth victory of the season. Brian Robinson Jr. powers his way into the end zone for his first #49ers TD. San Francisco takes a 27-10 lead in NY.#SFvsNYG #FTTB pic.twitter.com/7XNmMkYg7m— 49ers Webzone (@49erswebzone) November 2, 2025 The touch…
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