Christian McCaffrey is set for a first on Monday night, and it has nothing to do with a carry, catch, or touchdown.
When the San Francisco 49ers host Washington on Monday Night Football, the veteran back will line up across from his brother, Commanders receiver Luke McCaffrey, for the first time in an NFL game.
“This is the first time I’ve been able to play against him, so it’ll be really cool just to share the field with your brother,” Christian McCaffrey told reporters this week. “You know, obviously, there’s nostalgia there going back to Little League and, you know, high school.
He’s the only brother I’ve never gotten to play with or against, so I think this completes the cycle of sharing the field with him. I know it’s different uniforms, but proud of him and everything he’s done and excited.”
The matchup adds another layer to a strong start for the 30-year-old McCaffrey, who has helped the 49ers open 5-0. Through five games, he has run 61 times for 286 yards and five rushing touchdowns, while also catching 19 passes for 137 yards.
Luke McCaffrey, 25, comes into the game after being selected by Washington in the third round of the 2024 draft out of Rice. He has played in two games this season and has yet to record an offensive touch, but he has contributed in the return game with five kickoffs for 131 yards, a 26.2-yard average. Last season, he totaled 29 career receptions for 371 yards and three touchdowns.
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