Christian McCaffrey joined truly elite company with two short touchdown runs this past Sunday, rocketing him to 100 career scores. These two 1-yard TDs in a dominant 35-13 victory over the Miami Dolphins made him the fourth-fastest player in the Super Bowl era to reach that incredible milestone.
A Century Club of Legends
McCaffrey’s two scores, both from one yard out, weren’t just about winning. They etched his name next to some of the game’s all-time greats. He’s only the third player ever to tally at least 50 touchdowns with two different franchises. Think about that for a second. We’re talking about a guy who has 64 rushing touchdowns and 36 receiving scores across 114 regular season games for both Carolina and San Francisco. When it comes to reaching 100 TDs faster in the Super Bowl era, only LaDainian Tomlinson (89 games), Emmitt Smith (93), and Shaun Alexander (96) got there quicker. That’s some serious company, right?
McCaffrey himself acknowledged the gravity of it, saying, “It means a lot. It’s a blessing to be able to play this game and stuff like that is always cool. But it’s always about the team and showing up and doing your job.” His teammates see it too. Linebacker Fred Warner called him “the GOAT,” adding, “GOATs do things like that. It’s just another day at the office for old Christian. But nobody works harder on their craft and is as dedicated to the game as Christian. Everything that he does, he’s earned it and he’s only going to continue to keep getting better.”
More Than The Numbers
This isn’t McCaffrey’s first time making NFL history. He’s already stacked up a career full of noteworthy accomplishments. Back in 2019 with Carolina, he became only the third player ever to hit at least 1,000 yards rushing and receiving in the same season. He’s also snagged first-team All-Pro honors in three separate seasons, proving his consistent dominance. Plus, the guy has been recognized as the AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year in 2023 and the Comeback Player of the Year in 2025. It’s an incredible run.
Joining Marshall Faulk and Randy Moss in the exclusive 50 TDs with two franchises club truly hit home for McCaffrey. “It’s kind of crazy to hear that,” he shared. “I watched all those guys growing up. Marshall Faulk was somebody that I’ve probably seen every single snap he’s played. Randy Moss I played with a ton of times with Madden growing up. Those are huge, huge honors.” Quarterback Brock Purdy, who fed him the ball for his 100th, echoed the sentiment: “It’s crazy. I grew up watching him in high school and stuff when he was at Stanford and then the Panthers and then to be a teammate with him and be there when he scored his 100th touchdown was insane. To be on his team and be a teammate with him and go and help him do what he wants to do with his career and just be there and feed him the ball and stuff, it’s an honor for me.” On Sunday, McCaffrey kept it efficient, finishing with 23 yards on 10 carries and four catches for 43 yards, as the offense was clicking and scored touchdowns on their first five drives.
McCaffrey continues to redefine what’s possible for a running back in this league. With his name now alongside legends like Faulk, Moss, Tomlinson, Smith, and Alexander in various record books, you have to wonder what other milestones he’ll smash this season. The NFL season is still early, but McCaffrey is already showing why he’s one of the game’s absolute best. What will he do next to leave his mark?
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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