“Meet the white Deebo Samuel” – Christian McCaffrey’s holy trinity TD display leaves NFL fans in awe 

In the San Francisco 49ers' dominant win over the Los Angeles Rams, Christian McCaffrey recorded a stat line not seen in decades. The star running back threw, caught and rushed for a touchdown for his new franchise in a 31-14 dismantling of their rivals.

It was an impressive performance, the kind that the 49ers were hoping for when they traded a boatload of draft picks to the Carolina Panthers for the star. It was also a performance that fantasy managers and NFL fans as a whole took note of.

McCaffrey was impressive in Carolina, even while being the only player defenses had to worry about for a few years. Still, he never quite had a performance like this. NFL fans were left gobsmacked by his feats, which further cemented him as perhaps the most versatile offensive weapon in football:

The running back, known as 'CMC,' exploded during his brief time with the 49ers, who are one game behind the surprising Seattle Seahawks in the NFC West.

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The Christian McCaffrey trade

San Francisco 49ers v Los Angeles Rams

Even in a less valuable offensive position, generational talents like Christian McCaffrey don't come around very often. Despite the fact that he carries an expensive contract for a running back, the 49ers did not short the Panthers. In return, the Panthers received a second-round pick in 2023, a third-round pick in 2023, a fourth-round pick in 2023, and a fifth-rounder in 2024.

Even though he was a first-round selection in 2017 (eighth overall), first-round picks for running backs are extremely rare. Even still, the Panthers got a haul back and the 49ers got perhaps the best running back in football. It won't lessen the sting for Panthers fans seeing McCaffrey dominate defenses at a perhaps unforeseen level, but their future looks a little brighter.

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Christian McCaffrey's net worth

The star running back's net worth is currently estimated at $10 million. That number very well may go up very soon. Playing in Carolina has its benefits, but so does playing in San Francisco. More of the national audience sees San Francisco than it does Carolina, and it's a much bigger market.

He's now perhaps the biggest star in a large market, which can only help his net worth increase.