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The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for a huge showdown on Saturday night as they travel to Seattle to take on the No. 1-seeded Seahawks in the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs.
Seattle earned a first-round bye, making this their first postseason game, while the 49ers advanced after a big 23-19 victory over the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles in the opening round.
Star running back Christian McCaffrey scored two touchdowns in that game and has been the catalyst for the 49ers’ offense all season. He has also been a leader off the field—a role that was recognized with a prestigious announcement ahead of Saturday’s game.
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McCaffrey has been named the recipient of the annual Bart Starr Award, which honors a player who exemplifies outstanding character and leadership both on and off the field.
"Christian McCaffrey has been announced as the winner of the 2026 Bart Starr Award for outstanding character, integrity, and leadership, both on and off the football field," the 49ers posted. "Congrats, CMC!"
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McCaffrey was traded to San Francisco in 2022, and he has already made a lasting impact on the Bay Area community through several initiatives, including 23 and Troops, 22 and You, and The Logan Project—all of which provide U.S. veterans and active-duty military members with access to health resources.
"I’m humbled and very honored. It’s an awesome award, and I don’t take it lightly," McCaffrey said. "I feel like the luckiest guy. I’m part of an unbelievable team with so many great players and great guys that I get to work with every day and do what I love. I appreciate being recognized by my fellow players around the league."
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McCaffrey was selected for the honor by his peers and joins a long list of the game’s top athletes throughout the history of the award. He will be presented with it on Saturday, Feb. 7—one day before the Super Bowl, which, interestingly, will be played at Levi’s Stadium in San Francisco.
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