49ers Duo Lands AP Award Finalist Nods After 2025 Campaign
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey was named a finalist for MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, and Comeback Player of the Year, while head coach Kyle Shanahan earned a finalist spot for AP Coach of the Year after guiding the team to 12 regular-season wins. Winners will be revealed at the NFL Honors on Feb. 5. McCaffrey highlighted a historic 2025 season with 1,202 rushing yards, 102 receptions for 924 yards, 7 rushing TDs, and 2,126 yards from scrimmage, including a franchise-record 413 touches and multiple 100+ reception seasons; Shanahan was praised for leadership despite injuries, with players calling it his best coaching year.