Christian McCaffrey obtained an odd high-quality from the NFL stemming from a play throughout the 49ers‘ Week 4 loss to the Jaguars.
The 49ers’ working again was fined $23,186 for using his helmet throughout his tried deal with of Jacksonville linebacker Devin Lloyd after a Brock Purdy interception. McCaffrey launched along with his helmet earlier than making contact with Lloyd, who had two interceptions throughout the Jaguars’ 26-21 win.
Whereas he’s an offensive participant, McCaffrey turned a defender on the play after the change of possession and that in the end resulted in him being fined. In that vein, the NFL handled him as a defensive participant who — within the league’s eyes — used his helmet in an inappropriate method.
McCaffrey didn’t obtain a penalty on the sphere, however the league hit him with a high-quality after the actual fact.
Whereas uncommon, McCaffrey is not the primary notable working again who has been punished by the league for going after a defensive participant. Former Dolphins Corridor of Fame working again Larry Csonka, for instance, was as soon as flagged for pointless roughness after knocking over a defensive again along with his forearm.
Whereas he is not as bodily as Csonka, McCaffrey can also be a robust participant who has parlayed stated energy right into a embellished NFL profession. A 3-time Professional Bowler, McCaffrey can also be a two-time All-Professional who spearheaded the 49ers’ run to the Tremendous Bowl two years in the past. He has performed a key function within the 49ers’ 3-1 begin this season.
