Exclusive betting insights only at USA TODAY.<\/a><\/p>\n“McCaffrey is the engine of the Niners’ offense. He posted 1,202 rushing yards, had 924 receiving yards and carried the Niners through injuries all season,” Maldonado said. “If San Francisco stays mostly healthy and wins 12-plus games again, voters will reward the league’s most complete offensive playmaker.”<\/p>\n
It’s been three decades since the 49ers last won a Super Bowl, and they’ve lost three since then. Winning one would be huge for this team, ownership, front office, coaching staff, quarterback, roster and fanbase.<\/p>\n
However, to do that, they’ll have to overcome some big challenges.<\/p>\n
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