For Olivia Culpo, this NFL season arrived with a new title: mom. The model and her husband, San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, welcomed their daughter, Colette, in July, a shift that reframed everything from game-day routines to priorities. "It puts things into perspective," Culpo tells Yahoo. "It's such a rebirth — a new version of yourself."
Sundays now start much earlier, filled with preparations for her daughter. "There's a lot to remember: her stroller, diapers, milk, food, change of clothes," she says. The season became measured not by stats, but by precious moments and firsts, like taking her three-week-old daughter to training camp for the first time.
Navigating the season also meant watching McCaffrey embrace fatherhood during his demanding career. "I'm really glad Christian has had the opportunity for those moments as a dad," Culpo says, noting the fleeting nature of an NFL player's career. She feels a special generational connection, as McCaffrey's father also played in the league.
While home-game Sundays are a bustling family affair, road games bring nerves. Culpo typically hosts family for viewings, keeping things casual with pajamas and no pressure. She highlights the unseen dedication of players, which requires a supportive partner to understand their grueling schedule.
For Super Bowl Sunday, Culpo was back in hosting mode, planning a spread of dips, pizza, wings, and grilled items for family. With the season over, she looks forward to traveling as a new family trio, enjoying a slower pace before the next season begins.