The San Francisco 49ers fell for the first time in Week 4 as it was a forgettable performance against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Moreover, the loss came at a cost for star running back Christian McCaffrey.
McCaffrey had a good game against the Jaguars in the air as the veteran rusher had six receptions for 92 receiving yards and one touchdown. On the ground, the 49ers standout had 49 rushing yards on 17 carries.
Still, after this game, McCaffrey will be a little lighter in his bank account.
On October 4, the NFL released its Game Accountability report for Week 4. Developed in collaboration with the NFL Players Association, the report details game-related rule violations that could lead to accountability actions, aiming to protect players while maintaining competitive balance and the integrity of the game.
Nonetheless, the main takeaway for McCaffrey from that report this week is that the NFL fined him for unnecessary roughness on a play in which he used his helmet during the third quarter at the 6:14 mark. As a result, the league is fining him $23,186, which is tied for the highest amount that any player received this week.
49ers Bounce Back After Week 4 Loss
Perhaps had the 49ers lost to open up Week 5, the news of the fine might have hit McCaffrey differently. However, San Francisco entered SoFi Stadium to face the Los Angeles Rams and left with a 26-23 overtime win over their NFC West rival.
McCaffrey was again the dual threat for the 49ers as he recorded 57 rushing and 82 receiving yards with one touchdown. Whether he knew a fine was coming or not, the 49ers star took out any frustration on the Rams as Kyle Shanahan and his team moved to 4-1.
After the win on October 2, running back Christian McCaffrey spoke on the live Prime broadcast about Jones’ performance, showering his quarterback with high praise, as many expected.
“I can’t say enough good things about Mac,” McCaffrey said. “He’s a warrior—the way he shows up every day to practice, the way he competes out there. He’s so loose. When you have a backup cornerback like that who plays like a starter, it makes our job a lot easier.
“It’s just so much fun playing with him. Like I said, his energy—he doesn’t miss a beat. He’s so poised throughout the entire game. I think just his toughness and overall grit are things that help us win these football games.”
49ers Player Fined in Back-to-Back Weeks
It’s the second straight week in which a 49ers player appears on the Game Accountability report. Linebacker Fred Warner was fined for unnecessary roughness in Week 3 after using his helmet during a play in the first quarter at 13:01. The NFL issued a $23,186 fine for the incident.
It will be interesting to see if a 49ers player can stay off this report for Week 5, as perhaps fines could lead to a suspension. With San Francisco dealing with so many injuries, they cannot afford to lose any player on something self-inflicted, such as a suspension. For now, McCaffrey got off with a hefty fine, but nothing more than that.
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