The 49ers were driving to open Super Bowl LVIII, but Christian McCaffrey lost a fumble to end their first possession of the game.
Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker’s kickoff sailed into the end zone, so quarterback Brock Purdy and the 49ers took over on their own 25-yard-line. The Niners went right to running back Christian McCaffrey for a six-yard gain to open the drive and Purdy hit fullback Kyle Juszczyk with his first pass of the game for an 18-yard first down.
Purdy went back to the air on the next play and picked up 11 yards on a throw to McCaffrey. McCaffrey ran for 11 yards on the next play to move the ball to the Chiefs’ 30-yard-line.
That’s when things went bad, however. Linebacker Leo Chenal forced a McCaffrey fumble and George Karlaftis recovered to give the Chiefs the ball for the first time on their own 27-yard-line with 12:15 to play in the first quarter.
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Against the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl, McCaffrey rushed 22 times for 80 yards while catching all eight of his targets for 80 yards and a touchdown. He became the first player in Super Bowl history to have at least 75 rushing yards and 75 receiving yards in the same game.
Who forced the fumble in the Super Bowl? ›
After San Francisco gave the ball to star running back Christian McCaffrey one too many times on their first possession, Mike Pennel and Leo Chenal forced the ball free, and defensive lineman George Karlaftis recovered it.
Who fumbled the Super Bowl in 2024? ›
It took just five plays for the first turnover of Super Bowl LVIII to occur. San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey coughed the ball up on just the fifth play of regulation. He fumbled after being hit by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chanel at the Kansas City 27-yard-line.
Is Christian McCaffrey good at football? ›
McCaffrey is widely regarded as the league's best running back, in large part because he's not limited by the constraints of that job title. Need a tough run between the tackles? McCaffrey can handle it.
Why did McCaffrey retire? ›
Hampered by injuries during a disappointing 2003 season, McCaffrey retired on February 29, 2004. He finished his career with 565 career receptions for 7,422 yards along with 55 touchdowns. During his tenure, he was known by the nicknames "Easy," “Eddie Mac,” “White Lightning,” and “The Bruise.”
What is the deal for McCaffrey? ›
Christian McCaffrey is getting a new deal after his dominant 2023 season. The San Francisco 49ers and the All-Pro running back have agreed to a two-year, $38 million extension, ESPN reported Tuesday.
Did McCaffrey fumble the ball? ›
In the Super Bowl's opening drive, McCaffrey fumbled the ball just shy of the red zone, handing a crucial opportunity to the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs capitalized, eventually winning in overtime and claiming their second consecutive Vince Lombardi Trophy.
Who was the guy crying during Super Bowl? ›
Nick Sirianni crying during the National Anthem at Super Bowl LVII is giving 4th of July 🇺🇸 🎥: @nfl.
Did Travis Kelce fumble in the Super Bowl? ›
Kelce was not in the game when the fumble happened. The star tight end only has one catch through the first half as the Chiefs have yet to score a point in the Super Bowl. Mike Jones, an NFL reporter for The Athletic, tweeted that Kelce hugged Reid afterwards.
Has a player ever been ejected from Super Bowl? ›
Bruce Pernell Irvin Jr.
He was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the first round with the 15th overall pick of the 2012 NFL draft. Irvin won Super Bowl XLVIII over the Denver Broncos, and also played in Super Bowl XLIX where he became the first player ever to be ejected from a Super Bowl.
(WDAF) — The Kansas City Chiefs had a rough beginning to Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers. The Chiefs were on the way to taking a lead over the Niners in the red zone until a fumble from running back Isiah Pacheco led to the Niners recovering the ball and stopping the Chiefs' momentum.
Why is Christian McCaffrey so famous? ›
Christian McCaffrey career stats - CBS Sports
First player in NFL history to record more than 1,000 rushing yards and 500 receiving yards in the first 10 games of a season. First player in NFL history with 50 rushing and 50 receiving yards in five consecutive games.
Is Christian McCaffrey the best pick? ›
He's the consensus No. 1 pick among fantasy analysts as compiled by FantasyPros, with none of their 71 ranking him worst than third overall. There is a lot of risk, however, in selecting him to anchor your fantasy team in 2024.
Why is Christian McCaffrey the best running back? ›
1. CHRISTIAN McCAFFREY, San Francisco 49ers. McCaffrey led the NFL last season with 1,459 yards rushing, 2,023 yards from scrimmage and 21 total touchdowns on the way to winning the AP Offensive Player of the Year.
When did McCaffrey fumble in the Super Bowl? ›
The 49ers were driving to open Super Bowl LVIII, but Christian McCaffrey lost a fumble to end their first possession of the game. Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker's kickoff sailed into the end zone, so quarterback Brock Purdy and the 49ers took over on their own 25-yard-line.
Did Ed McCaffrey win a Super Bowl with San Francisco? ›
After McCaffrey arrived to the NFL, he spent three years with the Giants, playing in every regular season game. His fourth year in the league was with the San Francisco 49'ers and then-offensive coordinator Mike Shanahan. The 49'ers won Super Bowl XXIX that year and McCaffrey earned his first Super Bowl ring.
Why did Luke McCaffrey transfer? ›
During his time as a Husker, he would throw for 608 yards with three touchdowns and six interceptions. McCaffrey would also run for 530 yards and four touchdowns. McCaffrey would transfer from Louisville to Rice after it became clear he would not win the starting job.
