Christian McCaffrey and his mom (Photos via Imagn Images and Instagram)

Christian McCaffrey’s mom was feeling the vibes in the stands for Monday Night Football.

The San Francisco 49ers are rolling during the 2025 season and coming off a hard-fought victory on Monday Night Football against the Carolina Panthers.

McCaffrey, who had questions regarding his calf injury heading into the season, had yet another great game while his wife and mom cheered him on.

Inside Levi’s Stadium on Monday were Olivia Culpo and his mother, Lisa.

Lisa McCaffrey was most certainly ready to see her son play. So much so that she was caught in a suite twerking.

As for the game, Christian McCaffrey ran for 89 yards and a touchdown, and the San Francisco 49ers overcame a horrible first-half stretch from quarterback Brock Purdy to beat the Carolina Panthers 20-9.

“Obviously, when you see familiar faces, it’s always good to see them before the game and after the game,” McCaffrey said about his former team.

The defense stepped up in a big way since Purdy had fans wanting him investigated over his three first-half interceptions. Luckily, they only amounted to three points

The 49ers, who sit at 8-4, did the job on defense to register back-to-back wins for the first time since September.

Christian McCaffrey Is Having A Rebound 2025 Campaign

Nov 10, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) warms up before a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Christian McCaffrey is reminding people of who he is in 2025

His status for Week 1 was in question, so the team traded with the Washington Commanders to acquire running back Brian Robinson Jr. He has quickly shown that he was not needed, as he continues to put up great numbers.

Through 12 games, McCaffrey has 796 rushing yards and 785 receiving yards. With five games to play, that projects to get him over 1,200 rushing yards and 1,100 receiving yards. This would be the first time it has happened in a 17-game regular season.

McCaffrey is currently on pace to get there in 16 games.

This is incredible for a player that many fans thought might be done after an injury-plagued 2024 that limited him to three full games. McCaffrey had just 202 rushing yards during the 2024 season.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.