Michael C. Hebert - New Orleans Saints
'When you've got play-makers like that in different areas, it's always going to create a challenge'
By John Deshazier - Senior Writer | New Orleans Saints
The San Francisco 49ers already had enough offensive cake that they likely didn't need to add ice cream, but they did anyway with the addition of running back Christian McCaffrey, a two-time All-Pro and one of the NFL's most versatile threats.
Few opponents know more about the running back than do the New Orleans Saints (4-7), who will play San Francisco (6-4) on Sunday at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. McCaffrey spent his first five seasons in the NFC South with the Carolina Panthers, and has played eight games against the Saints – including Week 3 this season, prior to being traded to the 49ers on Oct. 20.
In two games with San Francisco, McCaffrey has run for 132 yards and a touchdown on 26 carries, caught 10 passes for 80 yards and a touchdown and thrown a 34-yard touchdown pass.
But unlike the past, when New Orleans' defense could center its attention on McCaffrey as the focal point of Carolina's offense, it'll also have to deal with All-Pro receiver Deebo Samuel, who'll also line up in the backfield as often as McCaffrey might line up at receiver, All-Pro tight end George Kittle and Brandon Aiyuk, who leads San Francisco in receiving with 587 yards and six touchdowns. ...
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