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 receiving in franchise history:
Christian McCaffrey is the first player in Panthers history 100+ receiving yards and 100+ rushing yards in the same game.
McCaffrey was nothing short of spectacular in this game. He finished with 125 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries. He also hauled in 11 receptions for 112 yards and a touchdown. Although his performance may have not been enough for Carolina to secure the win, he undoubtedly carried many fantasy teams to victory this week.
It is no secret that McCaffrey is in the midst of a stellar season. The former eighth-overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft was eager to prove himself as a workhorse back prior to this year. He essentially solidified that notion when the Panthers decided to part ways with running back C.J. Anderson several weeks ago. His prowess as both a runner and a receiver has been amplified by the arrival of offensive coordinator Norv Turner. As a result, he has become one of the league leaders in all-purpose yards. He has rushed for 632 yards and four touchdowns to go with 60 receptions for 496 yards and four touchdowns.
McCaffrey's workload will only continue to increase as the season goes on. If he can stay healthy, it is safe to assume a few other franchise records are on the way.
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