Christian McCaffrey was the Offensive Player of the Year in 2023, yet he isn't the favorite to win the award again in 2024.
It was his first full season with the team since he was acquired in a midseason trade in 2022. The result of that trade has been nothing short of phenomenal. With an entire season under his belt, McCaffrey was able to put up 1,459 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns, while also being an elite receiver with 564 receiving yards for 67 catches and seven touchdowns.
Stats like this, along with being an off-ball influence pre-snap, is what led McCaffrey to win the NFL Offensive Player of the Year award in 2023. Barring injury or a sudden drop in talent, McCaffrey should have a strong chance to win the award again in 2024. However,McCaffrey currently has the second-best odds at +750 with Tyreek Hill leading the way as the favorite at +700. Hill finished second in voting for the award in 2023.
For a running back to win the award, they need to consistently put up those skyrocketed numbers. Derrick Henry won the award in 2020 because he rushed for 2,000 yards. Before that it was Todd Gurley in 2017 where he totaled over 2,000 yards and 19 touchdowns. Sound familiar? Running backs have such a high bar to reach in order to win or even be considered for it.
2024 should see an uptick in passing volume from the 49ers with Brock Purdy further in command and possibly even improved. The 49ers are built to be an adequate passing offense if they can implement the creative plays to do so. That means opportunities should be more available for the abundance of receivers they have.
Either way, history is against McCaffrey winning Offensive Player of the Year. No player has won it in consecutive seasons since Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk did it from 1999-to-2001. Still, it's not far-fetched at all for McCaffrey to win it again. If there is anyone who can do it, it's him.Jose Luis Sanchez III has covered the San Francisco 49ers daily for FanNation since 2019.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Olivia Culpo once again defends wedding decision after marrying NFL star Christian McCaffreyOlivia Culpo's makeup decision and the revelation to Vogue about what she was wearing was under fire in a recent video from another influencer. Culpo fired back.
Read more »
Christian McCaffrey counts down to Olivia Culpo wedding with new photosChristian McCaffrey and Olivia Culpo got their marriage license recently ahead of the Rhode Island nuptials.
Read more »
Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey Obtain Marriage License: ReportOlivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey have reportedly obtained their marriage license ahead of their upcoming nuptials
Read more »
Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey Obtain Marriage License Ahead of Rhode Island WeddingOlivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey will tie the knot in Rhode Island.
Read more »
Christian McCaffrey, Olivia Culpo jet off for their wedding weekendThe wedding week of Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffery is here.
Read more »
Christian McCaffrey and fiancé Olivia Culpo jet off to Rhode Island ahead of weddingChristian McCaffrey and fiancé Olivia Culpo jet off to Rhode Island ahead wedding
Read more »