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San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey recently put on a show against the Seattle Seahawks. According to The Athletic, the two-time Pro Bowler rushed for 119 yards on 19 carries and scored two touchdowns on the ground, setting the 49ers franchise record for rushing touchdowns in a season with 11.

Before the game, McCaffrey’s fiancée, Olivia Culpo, shared a video to her Instagram story of the 49ers star kneeling and appearing to pray in the endzone before kickoff. The couple announced their engagement in an Instagram post at the beginning of April. San Francisco defeated Seattle 31-13.

49ers quarterback Brock Purdy threw for 209 yards but had an interception returned for a touchdown early in the third quarter. However, Purdy bounced back, putting the game out of reach in the fourth quarter with a 28-yard touchdown to wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. McCaffrey said of Purdy, “Ice in his veins. He’s such a good player. He makes plays all over the field and watching how consistent he is back in the huddle.

He continued, “He’s never too high. He’s never too low. Anytime he’s got the ball in his hands, if there is a play to be made, he can make it.” The 49ers have won three games in a row since their three-game losing streak earlier in the year. San Francisco now has a two-game lead over Seattle in the NFC West.

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