This achievement ties the NFL record held by former Baltimore Colts running back Lenny Moore, who has held this record since the 1960s.
MOST CONSECUTIVE GAMES WITH A TD (POSTSEASON INCLUDED) IN NFL HISTORY
Rank | Player | Games |
1t. | RB Christian McCaffrey, SF | 17 |
RB Lenny Moore, Bal. | 17 | |
3t. | RB John Riggins, Was. | 15 |
RB O.J. Simpson, Buf. | 15 | |
5. | RB Emmitt Smith, Dal. | 14 |
Previously, the 49ers' franchise record was in the hands of wide receiver Jerry Rice, who recorded 12 consecutive games with a touchdown in 1987. McCaffrey also surpassed Rice with his 14th consecutive regular-season game with a touchdown. Rice reached the end zone in 13 straight regular-season games from 1986 through 1987.
MOST CONSECUTIVE GAMES WITH A TD (REGULAR SEASON) IN FRANCHISE HISTORY
Rank | Player | Games |
1. | RB Christian McCaffrey | 14 |
2. | WR Jerry Rice | 13 |
3t. | RB Raheem Mostert | 8 |
WR Terrell Owens | 8 | |
WR Jerry Rice | 8 | |
WR Freddie Solomon | 8 |
McCaffrey's touchdown on Sunday marked his 12th of the season and an impressive 72nd of his career. Entering Week 8, he boasted 826 all-purpose yards, with a league-leading 11 total touchdowns.
The running back entered Week 8 with 826 all-purpose yards and a league-leading 11 total touchdowns. Additionally, his 598 rushing yards entering the game also led the NFL.
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