has been enjoying his time in Australia for the past week after the touched down in the country. He even learned some wild Australian slang when he went to a barbershop for a haircut.
Speaking recently at the press conference, the 49ers’ star running back .
“I was getting a haircut today (or) a few days ago, and one of the barbers looked at me and goes ‘looks cracker,’” McCaffrey said, laughing. “I was like, ‘Sorry, what did you say?’ I don’t know what it meant, I guess that means ‘it looks good,’ but that was funny. He said it again. I’m like, dude I hear that every Sunday.”
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However, people in Australia use “cracker” as slang for something they find wonderful or great. The hilarious exchange surfaced after the 49ers kicked off the 2026 NFL season with a 27-7 victory over the Los Angeles Rams at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
The Rams took a 7-3 lead early in the second quarter, but it was all San Francisco from there on. Purdy threw a touchdown each in the final three quarters, and Eddy Pineiro converted a 56-yard field goal attempt to secure a win for the 49ers. The 49ers QB finished with 25 completions on 34 attempts for 205 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. McCaffrey helped keep the Rams’ defense under pressure with his elite rushing.
McCaffrey finished with 68 rushing yards on just 10 carries, averaging 6.8 yards per carry. His quick runs helped San Francisco control the pace and gave Purdy more chances to attack through the air.
The result gives San Francisco a good start as they gear up for their Week 2 clash against the Miami Dolphins. , the 49ers looked comfortable on the international stage and sent an early warning to the rest of the division.
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