EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Expect the Vikings defense to see a steady dose of Christian McCaffrey this weekend in Carolina.
The Panthers list the rookie first-round pick as a running back. But the No. 8 overall selection this past April is more like a jack-of-all-trades weapon as he is a threat rushing, receiving and in the return game.
McCaffrey is averaging more than 14 total touches per game and has racked up more than 1,000 all-purpose yards this season.
“Tremendous, him being able to run the ball and also in the passing game, he’s a tough matchup for linebackers, safeties,” said Vikings Defensive Coordinator George Edwards.