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San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey 23 scores against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second quarter in the NFC Championship Game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Sunday, January 29, 2023. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY PHI20230129130 JOHNxANGELILLO

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San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey 23 scores against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second quarter in the NFC Championship Game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Sunday, January 29, 2023. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY PHI20230129130 JOHNxANGELILLO
Recently, on Thanksgiving night at Lumen Field, an air of anticipation surrounded the clash between the San Francisco 49ers and the Seattle Seahawks. The 49ers, led by the dynamic Christian McCaffrey, were poised for a game that could redefine their season.
Amidst strategic plays and heart-pounding moments, the team sought to distance themselves from a challenging three-game losing streak. After their triumphant victory, the team celebrated. Their win was flavored with triumph and an unexpected twist involving a traditional Thanksgiving delicacy.
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McCaffrey’s Feast: 49ers triumph and turkey tales
In the matchup, the 49ers outplayed the Seahawks in a 31-13 victory at Lumen Field. They further moved to solidify their dominance in the NFC West. The spotlight shone brightly on Christian McCaffrey, whose remarkable two-touchdown performance was key to the 49ers’ success.
More McCaffrey on the turkey leg: "I have no idea how they kept all the dishes hot. I was bummed I didn’t get the sweet potatoes with the marshmallows. They had a fork, but then we had to pick the turkey leg up. By (sweet potato) time, I was eating the turkey."
— Jori Epstein (@JoriEpstein) November 24, 2023
Amidst the post-game celebrations, McCaffrey humorously lamented missing out on sweet potatoes topped with marshmallows. His focus on the culinary miss, alongside relishing a traditional turkey leg, added a light-hearted twist to the triumph. He said, “I have no idea how they kept all the dishes hot. I was bummed I didn’t get the sweet potatoes with the marshmallows.”
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He added, “They had a fork, but then we had to pick the turkey leg up. By (sweet potato) time, I was eating the turkey.” However, he made it clear that he enjoyed the turkey, and it was delicious. After the game, the HC of the team also praised the side.
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Shanahan lauds exceptional performance
The game’s unfolding events left even coach Kyle Shanahan in awe. The plays that initially seemed ordinary and unlikely to lead to significant gains were transformed through sheer talent and execution. Shanahan’s admiration was palpable as he reflected on the unexpected success of these strategies.
He said, “It was awesome.” Under his guidance, the team showed that even the most unassuming plays could be turned into game-changing moments. He added, “I didn’t think it was going to be there… They didn’t look like calls that should have scored, but he made it come to life.”
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