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Studs, duds from 49ers Wild Card win vs. Seattle

By James LeBreton

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /
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SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 14: Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers runs the ball against Bruce Irvin #51 of the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter in the NFC Wild Card playoff game at Levi’s Stadium on January 14, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 14: Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers runs the ball against Bruce Irvin #51 of the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter in the NFC Wild Card playoff game at Levi’s Stadium on January 14, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

Stud: running back Christian McCaffrey

Admit it, you knew this was coming, and not because you watched the game. It’s because all year long he’s been the workhorse of this offense. There are many players, for San Francisco, that have had banner years, but no one has been as consistent as CMC.

He’s fast as lightning and he has a knack for making people miss. So how do you defend that? One thing’s for sure, don’t ask the Seattle Seahawks. They tried for sixty minutes and failed miserably.

On the 49ers second possession of the game, McCaffrey settled in. He broke free for a 68-yard run that put the team in scoring position quickly, and he capped off the drive with his first touchdown of the day on a 3-yard reception from Brock Purdy.

He stayed consistent throughout the contest with 119 total yards and a touchdown. But most importantly, he was a reliable option. That alone took the pressure off the offense. No matter how the play unfolded, McCaffrey stayed available.

As impressive as this offensive showing was for McCaffrey, something tells me he’s only getting started.