49ers Star Christian McCaffrey Leads NFL in All 4 Key Categories at NFL Honors - Niners Warrior Leaves Fans Bursting with Pride

San Francisco – At the NFL Honors 2026 event held on the evening of February 5 at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey became the center of attention as he received a series of honors for his outstanding 2025 season. The “hidden” statistics in which he led all running backs across the NFL – particularly in the receiving department – played a major role in his spectacular comeback, leaving Niners fans everywhere bursting with pride and excitement.

McCaffrey, 29, played just four games in the 2024 season due to severe injuries to both Achilles tendons and his PCL knee. But in 2025, he returned like a true “superhuman”: playing all 17 games, leading the NFL in total touches (413), finishing second in the league with 2,126 scrimmage yards, third with 17 total touchdowns, and dominating four key receiving categories among running backs:

• Led the NFL in receptions among running backs: 102 catches (team-high for the 49ers and tops among all RBs league-wide).
• Led the NFL in receiving yards among running backs: 924 yards (averaging 9.1 yards per reception).
• Led the NFL in receiving touchdowns among running backs: 7 receiving touchdowns.
• Led the NFL in receiving first downs among running backs: 48 times – helping the team sustain drives effectively.

These numbers not only confirmed McCaffrey as the most versatile running back in the league but also created endless matchup nightmares for opposing defenses, making him a cornerstone weapon in the 49ers’ offense.

🚨🚨POWERFUL🚨🚨#49ERS STAR CHRISTIAN MCCAFFREY GAVE ALL GLORY TO GOD AFTER WINNING THE OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD.

“I want to thank God. Got me through a lot of dark days, in my faith, kept me going, kept me up every single day. God bless”

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— MLFootball (@MLFootball) February 6, 2026

At the awards ceremony, McCaffrey took home the AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year (with 31 of 50 first-place votes, far ahead of Aidan Hutchinson, Dak Prescott, and Trevor Lawrence), the USAA Salute to Service Award (honoring his contributions to military communities through the 23 and Troops organization he founded), and shared the FedEx Air & Ground Player of the Year. These accolades recognized not only his on-field talent but also his resilience and commitment off the field.

In an emotional speech at NFL Honors, McCaffrey shared: “I’m truly blessed to receive so much love and recognition from everyone. I’m incredibly proud to be part of the San Francisco 49ers – this organization has shaped who I am today and helped me overcome every challenge to reach this moment. I want to sincerely thank the front office, the coaches, my teammates who have always stood by me, and especially the incredible fans – you’ve been there for me even in the toughest times. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.”

McCaffrey’s simple yet heartfelt words quickly spread, igniting an explosion of pride across the Niners fanbase. With his receiving stats leading all running backs in those four critical categories, McCaffrey is not just a “warrior” on the field – he’s a symbol of perseverance and gratitude.

The 49ers finished the 2025 season with an impressive 12-5 record, and McCaffrey was the heart and soul that carried the team through countless injuries. Niners fans are already buzzing with anticipation for the next season – and with CMC playing at this level, a Super Bowl dream feels well within reach.