Despite the San Francisco 49ers’ defeat against the Baltimore Ravens on Monday night, one NFL fan emerged as a major winner, thanks to a bold $5 bet on a 14-leg parlay. The fortunate bettor, identified as Travis Dufner from New Jersey, embarked on the Week 16 NFL games with a need for touchdowns from a diverse set of players, including Christian McCaffrey, Najee Harris, Gabriel Davis, Jahmyr Gibbs, DK Metcalf, Jerome Ford, Chris Rodriguez Jr., Jonathan Taylor, Calvin Ridley, James Conner, Raheem Mostert, Javonte Williams, Isiah Pacheco, and D’Andre Swift.
Placing his $5 wager on DraftKings Sportsbook with almost 100,000-to-1 odds, Dufner stood to win an impressive $489,378.01. His fate rested on the performance of the 49ers’ running back, Christian McCaffrey. The moment of jubilation arrived with 3:23 left in the second quarter when McCaffrey ran for a 9-yard touchdown, narrowing San Francisco’s deficit to just one point.
A video shared by Bleacher Report captured Dufner’s reaction as he and his friends watched the replay of McCaffrey’s touchdown, ensuring he had not been down short of the goal line. Despite McCaffrey’s standout performance with 103 rushing yards on 14 carries and the crucial touchdown, the 49ers failed to score again until the fourth quarter, ultimately losing to the Ravens with a score of 33-19.
Notably, McCaffrey is having an MVP-caliber season, leading the NFL in both rushing yards (1,395) and yards from scrimmage (1,932). His impressive tally includes 21 total touchdowns, with 14 on the ground and seven through the air. Beyond his on-field achievements, McCaffrey has gained a new fan in Travis Dufner, who undoubtedly celebrated not only the 49ers’ star player but also his own remarkable betting success.
