Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey could do something next week that hasn’t happened in two decades.
The former Valor Christian star is just 67 yards away from reaching the 1,000-yards-receiving mark. Since he already has 1,361 yards rushing, he could become the first player since Marshall Faulk in 1999 to reach 1,000 yards in both categories in a single season. And just the third overall, joining Roger Craig, who accomplished the feat in 1985 with the 49ers.
He’s also 215 yards away from matching Chris Johnson’s NFL record of 2,509 yards from scrimmage in a single season. McCaffrey has only reached the 215-yard threshold once this season, a 237-yard effort against Jacksonville in Week 5.
It won’t be a cake walk for the third-year back, who will have to face the 12-3 Saints, who are still battling for the No. 1 seed in the NFC. When Carolina faced New Orleans in Week 12, McCaffrey finished with 64 yards rushing and 69 yards receiving.
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- Avalanche: Minnesota Wild, 6 p.m. Friday, NBCSN
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Scoreboard
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Must-Read
Broncos QB Drew Lock’s development gained another step against Lions’ defense: Patience
Each game, home or away, win or lose, is a new experience for Broncos rookie quarterback Drew Lock. Exhibit D was Sunday’s 27-17 win over Detroit when Lock learned the value of patience, Ryan O’Halloran writes. Read more…
“Catalyst” Paul Millsap plays through knee injury, boosts Nuggets over Lakers
Heading into Sunday night, there wasn’t even a certainty that Millsap would be available after colliding with Jamal Murray in the final minute of Friday’s win over Minnesota. He would finish with 21 points against the Lakers, Mike Singer writes. Read more…
Kiszla vs. O’Halloran: Is Chris Harris Jr. or Derek Wolfe more likely to play for Broncos in 2020?
Harris and Wolfe, however, are both scheduled to hit free agency in March. Which of these long-term defensive stalwarts is more likely to return to the Broncos next season? Read more…
Quick Hits
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+ Denver Postap 10 most popular Denver Broncos stories of 2019.
+ Broncos QB Drew Lock’s development gained another step against Lions’ defense: Patience
+ Rating The Broncos: Perfectly blocked touchdown by Phillip Lindsay capped run-game resurgence.
+ Vote to decide Colorado’s best ski area in the final round of our championships.
+ For NFL mothers, “injury is at the forefront of your mind.”
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By The Numbers
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Where the CU Buffs men’s basketball team ranks in this week’s AP college basketball poll after upsetting then-No. 13-ranked Dayton. Read more…
Parting Shot
Festivus 2019: The airing of grievances, sports edition
In the past 12 months, I have been upset with a number of things in the sports world. I have a lot of problems with teams, athletes, and mascots. Now, you’re gonna hear about it, Jeff Bailey writes. Read more…
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