It was a milestone Sunday for Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey’s growing family. The couple’s 2-month-old daughter, Colette, made her NFL debut on the sidelines, cheering on her dad in the San Francisco 49ers’ close 16–15 victory over the Arizona Cardinals.
Culpo, 33, shared the sweet moment on Instagram, writing, “First home game with our family ❤️? let’s go daddy!!!” The post included an emotional clip of McCaffrey jogging off the field at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, to greet his wife and daughter.
The video captured the 29-year-old running back giving Culpo a kiss and hug before turning his attention to baby Colette. With her tiny scarlet 49ers jersey featuring “McCaffrey” and her dad’s number 23, matching tights, gold shorts, striped socks, and a scarlet bow, she stole the show. Culpo proudly lifted Colette up so her dad could shower her with kisses and snuggles before the three shared a family hug. McCaffrey even gave his wife a quick kiss on the back of her head before heading back to the game.
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On her Instagram Stories, Culpo showed even more of Colette’s first game experience. A close-up photo revealed the newborn’s special badge that read, “My 1st Game!” In another TikTok clip, Culpo smiled while holding her daughter, saying, “OK you guys. How cute is this outfit?” She then brought Colette closer to the camera, chanting, “Go, Daddy, yay!”
The proud mom also gave fans a behind-the-scenes look as she cradled her daughter on the field and introduced her to fellow NFL wives Claire Kittle, Sarah Taylor, and Kristin Juszczyk.
Other moms could relate to the emotional milestone. Country star Jessie James Decker, whose husband Eric once played in the NFL, commented on Culpo’s post: “So beautiful. Brings back so many memories having this very moment when Eric played and Vivi was born. Cherish it ????.”
Just days before the game, Culpo reflected on her new season of life during an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show. She admitted motherhood has been a whirlwind, saying, “She’s only two months old, so I’m still in the thick of it. And it’s just the time that everybody talks about going by so fast, so I’m trying to soak it up.”
She added, “Everything changes so fast, so it’s very overwhelming, but I just take each day for what it is and just roll with the punches because a lot of things change.”
Culpo and McCaffrey, who began dating in 2019, tied the knot in Rhode Island in June 2024 after a 2023 engagement. Just a month later, they welcomed little Colette in July.
Now, with football season in full swing, the McCaffrey family is showing the world that even in the midst of packed schedules and big games, love and faith-filled family moments take center stage.