Christian McCaffrey just keeps being Christian McCaffrey, even on a day that barely registered as spectacular for him. Our Seahawks watched the 49ers running back chew up 83 total yards and punch in a touchdown in Week 5, ultimately falling short 32-29 to San Francisco. That’s a gut punch no matter how you slice it, especially when it felt like a win was right there.
CMC’s Steady, Silent Domination
Let’s be real, even a “ho-hum” day for McCaffrey is still a problem for defenses. He rushed 11 times for 68 yards and caught all three of his targets for another 15 yards, capping it off with a touchdown. It is true McCaffrey isn’t putting up the absolutely insane numbers he did last season, but the 49ers are doing a pretty smart job of keeping him healthy. He hasn’t even touched the ball 20 times in a game yet this 2026 season. They’re managing his workload, and guess what? It’s working. He’s fresh, and he’s still making plays against us when it counts. That’s a tough pill to swallow for the 12s who packed Lumen Field.
What This Means for Our Hawks’ Grind
A close game like that, decided by a mere three points, highlights every yard gained by the opposition. When a rival’s star player has an “average” day and it’s still enough to help them snag a W against you, it makes you re-evaluate everything. This team, under Coach Mike Macdonald and Brian Fleury, has to find ways to shut down those consistent, grinding performances from guys like McCaffrey. It’s not about stopping a record-breaking performance, it’s about denying the steady drip of crucial yards that keep drives alive.
While McCaffrey is already being hailed as a surefire RB1 for next week when the 49ers take on the Washington Commanders, our Hawks need to look hard at what went down at Lumen Field. We’ve got to regroup and come out stronger. Every game matters in this league, and we can’t let “ho-hum” days from opponents turn into losses.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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