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Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Norv Turner wants to cut down on running back Christian McCaffrey’s carries in some way, as reported earlier this week. He touched the ball 326 times in 2018 and held a league-high 91.3% of the offensive snap share. A hefty workload for a second-year back. But, that doesn’t worry head coach […]

In 2018, his second year in the NFL, Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey had a historically significant season. On the ground, the Stanford product recorded 1,098 yards and seven touchdowns on an average of 5.0 yards per carry. His ability to produce as a receiver enabled him to break records. He broke the single-season […]

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey has high hopes for his career, and one of his main goals is to join the 1K/1K club. Only two other players in NFL history have had 1,000 receiving yards and 1,000 rushing yards, and McCaffrey would like to be the third. Last season, McCaffrey almost reached the accomplishment […]

After a bit of a slow rookie season, Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey solidified himself as a legitimate NFL presence a season ago. As a result of his second season atop the highest level, McCaffrey proved not only that he could be an every-down NFL running back, but an effective one at that. During […]

In today’s NFL, running backs are expected to be capable of handling a workload that involves carrying and catching the football. One running back who does those things better than most is Christian McCaffrey of the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers drafted McCaffrey in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft in hopes he could […]

The Carolina Panthers currently have one of the best running backs in the NFL: soon-to-be third-year rusher Christian McCaffrey. Several younger members of the Panthers’ roster remain primed to break out in 2019, including soon-to-be second-year wide receiver DJ Moore. While DJ Moore certainly doesn’t lack any confidence on the field, the up-and-coming pass catcher […]

There are  records that may be broken in the 2019 season. Here are three NFL records that could have a new record-holder in 2019: 3. Yards from Scrimmage The current record for yards from scrimmage is held by Chris Johnson of the Tennesee Titans. Johnson amassed 2,509 yards in  2009. It was an unforgettable showing […]

As the season gets closer more and more are starting to talk about Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey and what kind of season he could have. Former San Francisco 49ers running back Roger Craig was the first player in NFL history to reach 1,000 yards rushing and receiving in the same season in 1985, […]

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey is coming off the best year of his career and is quickly becoming one of the better running backs in the league. Even being one of the best running backs in the league still puts him a long ways away from being in the conversation of being a Hall […]

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey is one of the more recognizable football players in the league with his pads on, but off the field, not many people take notice when he’s in public. In a question and answer segment with Joseph Person of The Athletic, McCaffrey said that when he is out in public, […]

The NFL MVP race in 2019 was a fun one to watch as fans got to see one of the best single-season stretches ever witnessed from a quarterback in Patrick Mahomes. Not far behind him though was Aaron Donald, who finished the season just two and a half sacks away from taking down the sack […]

Running backs are one of the most important positions in fantasy football. First of all, usually teams are allowed to start multiple in a week. Then, of course, there’s the fact that they have high-potential for consistent weekly scoring. With that in mind, you tend to see a lot of running backs come off the […]

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay was one of the nicest stories in the NFL this past season, rushing for 1,037 yards and nine touchdowns while averaging 5.4 yards per carry during his rookie campaign en route to the Pro Bowl. The catch? Lindsay went undrafted last year. Lindsay, who played his collegiate football at […]

The Carolina Panthers are coming off of a 2018 campaign in which they won just seven games and missed the playoffs, but their record is a bit misleading. The Panthers actually got off to a 6-2 start and seemed primed to contend in the NFC before Cam Newton began experiencing shoulder issues, leading to Carolina […]

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey has been catching a lot of passes this off-season from Cam Newton and likes what he sees from the franchise quarterback. Newton had surgery to repair his shoulder and offensive coordinator Norv Turner changed his throwing motion to make it as “efficient as possible.” They also wanted to take […]

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was a limited participant in the team’s practice Tuesday but running back Christian McCaffrey was happy to have him back, even if it was only for a few plays. New offensive coordinator Norv Turner and quarterbacks coach Scott Turner have changed Newton’s mechanics to take the pressure off of his […]

The rest of the NFL needs to be put on notice because Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey has spent all offseason getting faster and stronger. McCaffrey has been dynamic for the Panthers since being drafted in 2017 and last season he fell only 133 receiving yards shy of being just the third player ever […]

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey is coming off of a fantastic 2018 campaign in which he racked up 1,098 yards and seven touchdowns on the ground while averaging five yards per carry, but that’s not all. McCaffrey also hauled in 107 receptions for 867 yards and six scores, making him a Fantasy Football owner’s […]

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey established himself as a premier workhorse in the 2018 NFL season. It is clear he is not looking to slow down any time soon. McCaffrey has done what he can to ensure Carolina that he is capable of handling a heavy workload out of the backfield. The Panthers provided […]

Former Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart has officially decided to call it a career. Fellow running back Christian McCaffrey could not be more appreciative of his former teammate. Stewart and McCaffrey spent a season together in what has now essentially turned out to be a passing of the torch. The latter took the opportunity […]

A lot of people grew concerned about Christian McCaffrey’s workload last season. After cutting C.J. Anderson, the Carolina Panthers began using him as a true workhorse back. He received an eye-popping amount of touches, and was the focal point of the offense the entire season. Many observers were worried the Panthers would run him into […]

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey was a workhorse this past season, carrying the ball 219 times for 1,098 yards and seven touchdowns while also hauling in 107 receptions for 867 yards and six scores. Not only that, but McCaffrey was the only running back in the NFL to play in more than 83 percent […]

The Carolina Panthers have found a bonafide workhorse back in Christian McCaffrey. However, it appears they will look to add even more talent to their backfield. The Panthers have a number of voids to fill this offseason. According to Steven Taranto of 247 Sports, they have not ruled out taking another running back similar to […]

Jonathan Stewart has spent time around both New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley and Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey, and in doing so, he has come to the conclusion that they are the two best halfbacks in the league. “The best running back in football right now is Saquon Barkley, I think,” Stewart said […]

The Carolina Panthers are in need of a new running backs coach. No matter who replaces Jim Skipper, though, it’s almost impossible he’ll make a similar difference in the career trajectory of star back Christian McCaffrey. “He believed in me from the jump. That meant more than anything,” McCaffrey said of Skipper, per Max Henson […]

During the Week 17 matchup against their division rivals, the New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers’ running back Christian McCaffrey became just the third player in NFL history to have 1,500 rushing yards and 1,500 receiving yards in their first two seasons. He joins Herschel Walker and Alvin Kamara who reached the milestone earlier this season. […]

The Carolina Panthers may rest running back Christian McCaffrey in their regular-season finale against the New Orleans Saints next weekend, according to Panthers beat writer Bill Voth. While nothing is set in stone yet, Panthers head coach Ron Rivera says the team “needs to be smart” and that it could be a good time “to […]

Carolina Panthers second-year running back Christian McCaffrey made history against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday afternoon, becoming only the third player in NFL history to rush for 1,000 yards and catch 100 passes in the same season, according to NFL Research. McCaffrey joins former Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte and former San Diego Chargers […]

In the last several weeks, the health of Carolina Panthers star quarterback Cam Newton has become a prominent topic of conversation around him and the organization. This is even more the case with Newton being shut down for the final two games of the regular season due to a nagging shoulder injury. It is a […]

In his second season in the league, Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey has been putting together a career-best campaign that has put among the most productive players at his position. However, it didn’t result in a selection to the Pro Bowl out of the NFC as the likes of Los Angeles Rams’ Todd Gurley, […]

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey is close to achieving a feat that only two other players in NFL history have accomplished before, according to Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk. McCaffrey currently owns 979 rushing yards and 94 receptions on the season. If he ends up with 1,000 yards and 100 catches, he […]

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey accomplished an NFL feat in Monday night’s game against the New Orleans Saints that hadn’t been done in quite a while. McCaffrey did what he could to try to give the Panthers the edge, but it was the Saints that came out on top in sending Carolina to its […]

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey has become the first non-quarterback in franchise history to throw a touchdown pass after his scoring throw against the New Orleans Saints. The Panthers found themselves needing to get seven yards on a fourth down attempt, so head coach Ron Rivera went with the most predictable play ever: a […]

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey decided to showcase his throwing skills in Monday night’s game against the New Orleans Saints. With both teams searching for points in the first quarter, it was the Panthers that struck first in a very unusual way on fourth down. McCaffrey took the handoff from quarterback Cam Newton, and […]

The Carolina Panthers fell short against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 12. However, running back Christian McCaffrey managed to make franchise history. McCaffrey’s versatile skill set was on full display versus the Seahawks. According to ESPN Stats & Info., he became the first player in franchise history to register more than 100 yards rushing and […]

The Carolina Panthers made headlines with the release of running back C.J. Anderson. However, head coach Ron Rivera indicated that it may have been a long time coming. Despite plenty of talk about a tandem backfield in Carolina prior to the 2018 NFL season, it became apparent that the Panthers committed to McCaffrey as the […]

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey has made it clear that he is ready to take on an increased role in the offense this year. It appears he has a firm believer in Hall of Fame running back, LaDainian Tomlinson The arrival of new offensive coordinator Norv Turner has brought a newfound sense of optimism […]

Heading into his second campaign in the league with the Carolina Panthers, running back Christian McCaffrey has entered a situation where he can become a more valued asset to the offensive game plan. It has become increasingly evident with his play on the field in the preseason that saw him put together an impressive 71-yard […]

Stephen Curry’s fanaticism for the Carolina Panthers is no secret. The Warriors star grew up in the Charlotte area after being born in Akron, Ohio while his father was a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers. When his father, Dell, was selected by the Charlotte Hornets and the family moved to North Carolina. He still roots just as […]