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  "slug": "christian-mccaffrey",
  "title": "Christian Mccaffrey",
  "canonical_url": "https://signalmeaning.com/signals/christian-mccaffrey/",
  "json_url": "https://signalmeaning.com/data/signals/christian-mccaffrey.json",
  "summary": "Christian McCaffrey receiving strategic focus in 49ers offense and historic receiving touchdown milestones for a running back",
  "why_now": "Recent reporting by major outlets explicitly tied coach strategy to anticipated usage and highlighted the proximity to a record-breaking receiving TD, creating a topical convergence of tactical and historical interest.",
  "evidence_summary": "- Coverage notes coaches planning more explosive plays for McCaffrey and mentions milestone TD context - Multiple sports outlets (NBC Sports, Sports Illustrated) discuss both tactical usage and statistical milestones - Buffett why_this_is_trending references these clustered articles",
  "caveat": "Signal Type: General Sports Player Attention",
  "collected_at": "Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:20:00 -0700",
  "signal_type": "General Sports Player Attention",
  "score": 88.0,
  "score_field": "adjusted_score",
  "state": "PUBLISH",
  "evidence": [
    "Kyle Shanahan, 49ers eye more explosive Christian McCaffrey plays this season - NBC Sports Bay Area & California",
    "Christian McCaffrey’s next receiving TD will give him the most for a RB in NFL history - NBC Sports"
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "label": "Kyle Shanahan, 49ers eye more explosive Christian McCaffrey plays this season - NBC Sports Bay Area & California",
      "source": "NBC Sports Bay Area & California",
      "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqgFBVV95cUxOZHVMU09lRjU2ME45ZVhVTk44emZYSjBsMnMxM2lxZkEtaGl6N0pBR09WSjNTdlk3NEZEMjktMmxuVGdDWldmTHhnNHZ0MHhNY1M3cnNEM2FRcjlXZGJ2N05la0ZxaV84c3gwZFlUQTRVSG9ZSFZOakd4Vm9zNUFtZ2dUR2hfekZDVVVkbVAxUWlGSWZNVFJSYnFVenhYWjcyb0xjOFZvRnF2d9IBsgFBVV95cUxQZUF0cEZaeThmbmU2b3k5VjBRdnhWd2ZPYTFWalpHUm9IWHo4SEhuZG9KWFdCRWNZX1NIenRORFZSSHRhLXkwNzN1Rnc0QnYxZzZOblpMeWVBa1NQQURTS2lRRWZKTkZyb2h2VF9JMUR5ZEhqSDNSaHNxVEtVazVqeGdZb2ZHNEx3QWRrWm5wSFZESW1XZGNNNEtWRm5DOTFnNWFFaFg1TzVtVmZ2Yko0U1pn?oc=5"
    }
  ],
  "provenance": {
    "record_id": "202609110704_signal_Quality-5-christian-mccaffrey",
    "batch_id": "202609110704",
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