"No sense in worrying about the workload of the 49ers' indestructible Christian McCaffrey. Not after 303 rushes (for 1,179 yards), 96 receptions (for 890 yards) and 17 touchdowns. Coach Kyle Shanahan has fielded questions ever since McCaffrey arrived three seasons ago about the running back's workload. As much as Shanahan would like to spell McCaffery and his 29-year-old body, which features a stiff back that has him on the injury list this week, the coach simply can't bring himself to do it."
"If all goes according to plan, McCaffrey will handle the ball more than any non-quarterback in the playoff field. He'll be the prime mover if the 49ers hope to beat Seattle Saturday (ABC/ESPN, 5 p.m.) at Levi's Stadium and earn the NFC's No. 1 seed, which would give them a first-round bye and the possibility of never leaving their home en route to their sixth Lombardi Trophy and first since the 1994 season."
"A subjective ranking of the most important non-quarterback from each team still in the playoff hunt entering Week 18 puts McCaffrey at the top of the list when it comes to affecting a championship: 1. McCaffrey, RB, 49ers: Not sure how much McCaffrey dwells on it, but his opening-drive lost fumble in the 49ers' 25-22 overtime loss to Kansas City in Las Vegas in Super Bowl LVIII probably serves as motivation."
Christian McCaffrey carried a heavy offensive load with 303 rushes for 1,179 yards, 96 receptions for 890 yards, and 17 touchdowns. Coach Kyle Shanahan has long faced decisions about reducing McCaffrey's workload but has not significantly limited his snaps despite a stiff back and an injury designation. McCaffrey is expected to handle the ball more than any non-quarterback in the playoff field and will be the 49ers' primary offensive catalyst in the critical game against Seattle to secure the NFC's No. 1 seed. A subjective ranking places McCaffrey as the most important non-quarterback in the playoff hunt, citing motivation from his Super Bowl LVIII opening-drive fumble. Other top non-quarterbacks noted include Saquon Barkley, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Houston's edge duo Will Anderson and Danielle Hunter, and James Cook.
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