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Christian McCaffrey becomes the first player since 2005 to throw a TD pass, rush for a TD and catch a TD in the same game...There are things you're only going to ask Christian to do. And when he's out, you got to change that stuff up, and the threat of that stuff gets changed, too, for the defense.
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McCaffrey's unique versatility—throw, rush, catch TDs—defines his irreplaceable role.

McCaffrey's unique versatility and role in the 49ers offense is underscored by his historic achievement: he became the first player since 2005 to throw a TD pass, rush for a TD, and catch a TD in the same game (Oct. 30, 2022 vs. Rams). Shanahan emphasizes that there are specific things only McCaffrey can execute in the run game; when he's off the field on passing downs, the 49ers must change their approach and the defensive threat diminishes. This reinforces McCaffrey's irreplaceable role and usage patterns in the offense.

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