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Christian McCaffrey Scored Win and Shared Song

The 49ers running back tallied a touchdown in a 36-30 victory over Arizona.

Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Football

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San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey recorded a touchdown in the team's 36-30 divisional victory over the Arizona Cardinals. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

After helping the 49ers secure a 36-30 win against the Arizona Cardinals, Christian McCaffrey was captured in a video singing to his daughter, Colette. Olivia Culpo shared the moment of McCaffrey performing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" via an Instagram post on September 27, 2026.

Why it matters

The performance provided a personal look at the life of a key 49ers starter following a hard-fought divisional matchup. It reflects the off-field lives of local athletes as they balance high-stakes professional performance with family milestones.

McCaffrey recorded 15 carries for 75 rushing yards and four receptions for 41 receiving yards in the 36-30 win over the Arizona Cardinals. The performance data captures his output relative to the team's total scoring effort.

The players

Christian McCaffrey

A star running back for the San Francisco 49ers.

Olivia Culpo

An influencer who shared the performance footage online.

Colette McCaffrey

The daughter of Christian McCaffrey and Olivia Culpo.

The details

McCaffrey recorded a touchdown during the game before appearing in the video posted by Culpo. He sang the classic song with a guitarist present to accompany him. This moment occurred shortly after the conclusion of the game against the Cardinals.

Timeline

  1. September 27, 2026: Olivia Culpo posted the video of Christian McCaffrey singing to Instagram.

Across the Bay

This moment follows the long-standing trend of local professional athletes sharing their private lives on social media platforms during the NFL season. It offers a counterpoint to the public scrutiny seen during the 2024 NFL season player availability reports.

Fans who caught the 36-30 win at the stadium or on broadcast will see the player's personal side via the recent social media post. No action is required by residents, though the win impacts the team's standing in the current season.

The takeaway

The intersection of elite athletic performance and family life remains a focal point for followers of the 49ers. Watch for upcoming game-day stats as the team looks to build on their performance against Arizona.

Further reading

For more on team updates, visit our San Francisco football section.