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49ers | Christian McCaffrey looking as good as ever? Fri Jul 11, 01:18 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey 'looks incredible ... and so explosive,' according to FB Kyle Juszczyk.
| Footballguys view: It's a small quote, and these are the type of things often heard in the offseason. "Player A" in the best shape of his life! "Player B" going to be better than ever! That's all nice and well, but with McCaffrey everyone already knows how talented he is at full strength. Fantasy GMs who are taking McCaffrey near the end of the first round (current ADP of RB5) will have to have a plan in place if he misses more time. Isaac Guerendo is in line to be McCaffrey's primary backup in 2025. |
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey holding up well Thu Jun 12, 01:49 AM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles, knee) participated in every phase of voluntary OTAs and the mandatory minicamp, and he even took reps during team drills, which was rare among the team's established stars, per ESPN's Nick Wagoner.
| Footballguys view: Good news for the 49ers here. Everyone knows McCaffrey is a stud who can be the best back in the league when healthy. It's that staying healthy part that is unknown. McCaffrey says he feels 'great' after being dogged by injuries in 2024. |
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49ers | Luke Farrell to be used primarily in blocking role Sun Jun 1, 10:19 AM
San Francisco 49ers TE Luke Farrell is expected to be used primarily as a blocking tight end, allowing the team to free up offensive threats such as RB Christian McCaffrey and TE George Kittle to run routes.
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey looking sharp Fri May 30, 11:54 AM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles, knee) 'looked electric' during OTAs Thursday, May 29, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic.
| Footballguys view: 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters that McCaffrey is as â€"healthy as can be†and that the team must â€"protect him from himself.†Everyone knows McCaffrey is an elite playmaker when healthy, but it's been the staying healthy part that has been a problem in recent years. McCaffrey has injury risk, but is seen as a low-end RB1 for Fantasy GMs in 2025. Isaac Guerendo could get more work to keep McCaffrey fresh as the year goes on. |
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey fully healthy Tue Apr 22, 04:49 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles, knee) told reporters that he is 'feeling good and has no health-related restrictions' following a season in which he missed eight games with Achilles tendonitis and another five with a knee injury.
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey fully healthy Tue Apr 22, 04:49 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles, knee) told reporters that he is 'feeling good and has no health-related restrictions' following a season in which he missed eight games with Achilles tendonitis and another five with a knee injury.
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey in a good place physically Tue Apr 1, 02:20 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey is 'healthy and doing great,' according to head coach Kyle Shanahan on Tuesday, April 1.
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey feeling great Thu Feb 27, 04:11 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey is 'doing great' and will be able to participate in 'at least parts' of the offseason program, according to general manager John Lynch.'We will be judicious and follow the medical folks' advice on that. Christian has done a great job doing the rehab. He's tireless - if anything, you always have to say 'Woah' to Christian. As my friend, (Pittsburgh Steelers head coach) Mike Tomlin (says), 'It's a lot better to have to say 'Woah' than it is to say 'Sic 'em.' Christian is a 'Woah' guy because he's going to do everything possible to give himself a chance,' Lynch said.
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey close to full strength Tue Jan 7, 12:19 AM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (knee) said he is nearly fully recovered from his knee injury and believes he would have been available for the playoffs if the 49ers clinched a spot. He said he will be able to participate in organized team activities.
| Footballguys view: McCaffrey appeared in only four games this season. He missed the first eight due to Achilles tendinitis and the last five after a PCL injury. McCaffrey expects to be ready for next season and is eager to return to his NFL Offensive Player of the Year form. When asked about his initial Achilles injury and if it has calmed down enough to no longer be a concern for the 2025 season, McCaffrey responded, "Yeah, a hundred percent." He isn't sure what triggered the initial injury but downplayed speculation that he overworked himself last offseason. Tweaking his offseason workout regimen remains a work in progress, as he hopes to avoid a recurrence this year. McCaffrey admitted that the second injury, which sidelined him for the remainder of the season, was "incredibly hard" to handle. Fantasy managers who invested their first pick overall in the star running back feel the same. We'll be monitoring McCaffrey's progress all offseason. |
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey officially on IR Wed Dec 4, 09:36 AM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (knee) was placed on injured reserve on Tuesday, Dec. 3.
| Footballguys view: McCaffrey is not going to have surgery, but he is going to be out of action for around six weeks. That means his season is done unless the 49ers make a run at the postseason. With Jordan Mason on IR as well, the 49ers turn to Issac Guerendo as their lead back. |
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey to be placed on IR Mon Dec 2, 04:44 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (knee) suffered a posterior cruciate ligament injury during the Week 13 game and will be placed on the Reserve/Injured list, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. McCaffrey is expected to be sidelined for six weeks.
| Footballguys view: Shanahan added that McCaffrey's injury won't require surgery. Of course, that offers little solace to fantasy managers who invested their first overall pick in the veteran running back. Last season's NFL Offensive Player of the Year, McCaffrey did not play in his first game this season until Week 10 after he was placed on injured reserve in September due to calf and Achilles injuries. Now, he has a knee injury to come back from leaving San Francisco concerned about their star tailback's future. In four games, McCaffrey recorded 348 scrimmage yards and had zero touchdowns. Barring a playoff appearance without the star running back, McCaffrey will return in 2025 at 29 years old with $16.2 million due on his salary. With fellow running back Jordan Mason (ankle) also going on IR, Isaac Guerendo is next man up in the Niners backfield and should be a prime waiver-wire pickup in all formats. The team has another back on the practice squad, Patrick Taylor Jr. Expect him to join the active roster soon. The 49ers play the Bears in Week 14. |
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey Likely Done For The Year Sun Dec 1, 11:29 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey suffered a knee injury in the second quarter of the Week 13 game against the Buffalo Bills and may be done for the rest of 2024.
| Footballguys view: Following the 35-10 loss to the Bills, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters in his postgame press conference that McCaffrey suffered a PCL injury that could be season-ending. If so, it will end one of the most disappointing fantasy campaigns for a No. 1 overall pick in recent memory. McCaffrey, playing in his fourth game of the season after missing the first eight with Achilles and calf injuries, will finish with 348 yards from scrimmage, zero touchdowns, and two significant injuries. On top of that, McCaffrey is due $16.2 million in 2025, when he'll be 29 years old. We'll follow up as further details come to light. In the meantime, those who held on to Jordan Mason could get some payback for that. If he was released in your league, make him a waiver-wire priority. |
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey removed from injury report Fri Nov 29, 06:22 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (non-injury) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 29, and has been removed from the Week 13 injury report.
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey back on field Thu Nov 28, 07:22 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (non-injury) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 28.
| Footballguys view: McCaffrey returned in Week 10, and he doesn't look quite like himself. Part of that may be the 49ers quarterback situation with Brandon Allen filling in for an injured Brock Purdy. Against the Bills on Sunday night, we like McCaffrey as a low-end RB1. |
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49ers | Thursday's practice report for San Francisco Thu Nov 28, 05:57 PM
San Francisco 49ers OG Aaron Banks (concussion), DE Nick Bosa (hip, oblique), DT Jordan Elliott (concussion), LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (knee), CB Deommodore Lenoir (knee) and OT Trent Williams (ankle) did not practice on Thursday, Nov. 28. DL Kevin Givens (groin), CB Renardo Green (neck), LB Dre Greenlaw (Achilles), OL Dominick Puni (shoulder), QB Brock Purdy (shoulder) and WR Chris Conley (knee) were limited. RB Christian McCaffrey (rest), WR Jacob Cowing (concussion) and CB Charvarius Ward (personal) practiced in full.
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49ers | Day off for Christian McCaffrey Wed Nov 27, 07:55 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 27.
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey totals 68 yards Sun Nov 24, 10:04 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey ran 11 times for just 31 yards in Week 12 against the Green Bay Packers, and he added three receptions for 37 yards on four targets.
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49ers | No designation for Christian McCaffrey Fri Nov 22, 05:53 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 22, and is not on the injury report for Week 12.
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey listed as limited Thu Nov 21, 06:42 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 21.
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey does not practice Wed Nov 20, 07:04 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 20.
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey over 100 total yards Sun Nov 17, 10:39 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey rushed 19 times for 79 yards and caught four passes for 27 yards in a 20-17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 11.
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey on track to play Fri Nov 15, 05:38 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 15, and is not on the injury report for Week 11.
| Footballguys view: McCaffrey wasn't eased into action in his return from Achilles tendinitis. He had 13 of the team's 15 running back carries. While the Buccaneers' defense held him in check on the ground, McCaffrey put together an RB1 outing thanks to his receiving production. He finished with 107 scrimmage yards and should improve as the season progresses. The next step is Sunday's game against the division-rival Seahawks in Seattle. While the 49ers did try to give him some rest in the first half last Sunday, with Jordan Mason and Isaac Guerendo combining for a handful of snaps, expect McCaffrey to handle his usual high-volume role going forward. He is the consensus RB1 overall on the Footballguys Week 11 Rankings. |
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49ers | Limited practice for Christian McCaffrey Thu Nov 14, 07:38 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 14.
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49ers | Limited practice for Christian McCaffrey Wed Nov 13, 07:47 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) was limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 13.
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey over 100 scrimmage yards Sun Nov 10, 07:46 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey rushed 13 times for 39 yards in Week 10 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in his season debut. He added six receptions for 68 yards on seven targets.
| Footballguys view: McCaffrey wasn't eased into action in his first game back after missing the first eight weeks of the season with Achilles tendinitis. He had 13 of the team's 15 running back carries. While the Buccaneers' defense held him in check on the ground, McCaffrey put together an RB1 outing thanks to his receiving production. He finished with 107 scrimmage yards and should get better as the season progresses. At 5-4, the 49ers remain in the mix in the NFC West, but the next three games -- against Seattle, Green Bay, and Buffalo -- will likely determine if there's any hope for one final playoff push. Either way, expect McCaffrey to handle his usual high-volume role going forward. |
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey active for Week 10's game Sun Nov 10, 11:49 AM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) is active for Week 10's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey activated Sat Nov 9, 04:12 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) was activated off injured reserve on Saturday, Nov. 9.
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey 'good to go' Fri Nov 8, 05:23 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) was a full participant in practice on Friday, Nov. 8, after being limited the two days prior and is questionable for Week 10. Head coach Kyle Shanahan did say, however, that McCaffrey is 'good to go.'
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49ers | 49ers' final Week 10 injury report Fri Nov 8, 05:19 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Chris Conley (hamstring), DT Kevin Givens (groin) and CB Charvarius Ward (personal) did not practice on Friday, Nov. 8, and were ruled out for Week 10. Also, DE Yetur Gross-Matos (knee) was limited but was ruled out, DE Nick Bosa (hip), OG Jon Feliciano (knee), S Malik Mustapha (calf) and WR Deebo Samuel (rib, oblique) were limited and are questionable, RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) practiced in full but is questionable and OT Trent Williams (rest), WR Jauan Jennings (hip), PK Jake Moody (ankle), P Mitch Wishnowsky (back), CB Renardo Green (ankle), RB Jordan Mason (shoulder), LB Dee Winters (concussion) and QB Brandon Allen (finger) practiced in full and carry no designation.
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey expected to play Thu Nov 7, 07:55 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) is expected to be available for the Week 10 game as long as he does not suffer a setback, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey still limited Thu Nov 7, 06:35 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 7.
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey listed as limited Wed Nov 6, 08:25 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) was limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 6.
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49ers | Lynch Optimistic About Christian McCaffrey Returning This Week Mon Nov 4, 06:44 PM
The 49ers opened the practice window for Christian McCaffrey on Monday, increasing the possibility that the running back hits his target return date of Week 10. General Manager John Lynch expressed optimism about McCaffrey's availability for Sunday's game against the Bucs. "Christian's passed every part of the test in our plan," Lynch said via David Bonilla of 49erswebzone.com. "Over the bye week, he stayed here with our trainers. How do you come to work on the bye week? You come when you've got guys like him working out, and you want to see it. I sat up in my office and watched from afar. He looks great. He's responded well."
| Footballguys view: McCaffrey has not played this season, going on injured reserve Sept. 14 with bilateral Achilles tendinitis. McCaffrey's four practices this week will ultimately determine his readiness for game action. His last game was the Super Bowl in February. We'll continue to follow his progress closely. |
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey returns to practice Mon Nov 4, 02:36 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) was designated to return to practice Monday, Nov. 4.
| Footballguys view: The 49ers hope McCaffrey will make his season debut as early as this Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a pivotal Week 10 matchup. Last season, McCaffrey racked up an impressive 2,023 scrimmage yards and 21 touchdowns, earning NFL Offensive Player of the Year honors. San Francisco will hold four practices this week, beginning with a bonus session today, followed by practices on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. We'll be following his progress closely in coming days. |
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey to work out this week Tue Oct 29, 01:00 AM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles, calf) is expected to participate in simulated practice workouts this week, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. The team hopes McCaffrey will be able to return to practice next week and be available for the Week 10 game.
| Footballguys view: The reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year potentially will have his practice window opened next Monday when the 49ers hold a bonus practice following five full days off. Once the 49ers open McCaffrey's practice window, they will have 21 days to decide whether to activate him to the roster or have him revert to IR for the rest of the season. But Shanahan has previously expressed optimism that McCaffrey could be available for the Nov. 10 meeting with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the bye. We'll continue to monitor his status. |
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey still on track Mon Oct 28, 10:52 AM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) is still on track to return in Week 10, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. The team plans to have a bonus practice during the bye week, and McCaffrey is expected to participate.
| Footballguys view: In addition to head coach Kyle Shanahan recently advising us McCaffrey has been progressing during recent workouts, multiple reports have suggested the veteran running back has a very good chance of suiting up against the Buccaneers on Nov. 10, after the bye week. |
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey likely for Week 10 Fri Oct 25, 09:49 AM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) has a very good chance of suiting up Nov. 10, after the bye week, in the opinion of insider Ian Rapoport.
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey not ready yet Tue Oct 22, 10:51 AM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles, calf) is not expected to return to practice this week but could return to the field after the Week 9 bye, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.
| Footballguys view: So, McCaffrey won't play Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys, but the Week 10 game against the Buccaneers seems realistic. As NFL Network's Ian Rapoport noted on Monday, McCaffrey has been running on flat ground as he begins ramping up for his return. McCaffrey is eligible to have his practice window opened, but the 49ers have yet to do so. Whenever they do, the club will have 21 days to activate McCaffrey onto the active roster, or he'll revert to injured reserve for the rest of the season. SI.com's Grant Cohn contends the 49ers have to be smart with McCaffrey. The 49ers already have lost Brandon Aiyuk for the season. If they lose to the Cowboys -- which is possible -- they'll be 3-5. In that case, would it be fair to ask McCaffrey to rush back and risk injury to save a season that might be doomed one way or the other? We'll be watching closely. |
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey to remain on IR for a bit longer Fri Oct 11, 03:10 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) will not be designated for return from the Reserve/Injured list this week, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.
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49ers | November return for Christian McCaffrey? Thu Oct 10, 08:16 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles, calf) is hoping to return at some point in November.
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey won't play Week 6 Mon Oct 7, 02:08 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) will not play in the Week 6 game against the Seattle Seahawks, head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters Monday, Oct. 7.
| Footballguys view: McCaffrey has not played this season due to Achilles tendinitis in both legs. â€"(McCaffrey will) continue his rehab,†Shanahan said. â€"Every day you try to push the rehab more and more.†According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, McCaffrey's eventual return depends on how he fares in practice, but for now, Schefter reports the team is encouraged because the three-time Pro Bowler's calf and Achilles issues did not flare up after on-field work this past week -- his first on-field work since being placed on IR and his return from Germany for treatment. If his progress continues without any setbacks, McCaffrey could return as early as Oct. 20 for a Super Bowl rematch against the Chiefs, according to Schefter's sources. But the range of outcomes also includes the possibility the 49ers opt to sit McCaffrey through their Week 9 bye to continue ramping him for a Week 10 debut against the Buccaneers. The Niners do not know which of those weeks is the most realistic return date, but they do know that McCaffrey hasn't suffered any recent setbacks. |
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey won't return for Week 6 Sun Oct 6, 11:08 AM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) will not be activated from the Reserve/Injured list prior to Week 6's game against the Seattle Seahawks, when he is eligible to return, according to multiple league sources. However, there is mild optimism because his calf and Achilles issues did not flare up after he resumed on-field work this week.
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey injury update Mon Sep 30, 05:32 PM
Updating previous reports, San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) is dealing with tendinitis in both of his Achilles tendons, according to general manager John Lynch.
| Footballguys view: McCaffrey recently traveled to Germany to receive treatment for his injury. While head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed the running back underwent treatment, he opted not to divulge specifics. The 49ers are hopeful McCaffrey's rehab can intensify this week. We'll see if this latest development changes that. The team can open McCaffrey's practice window before their Week 6 game against the Seattle Seahawks and activate him from injured reserve anytime after that happens. However, there remains uncertainty about when McCaffrey will return to the field. "Here's the truth of the matter: I don't think Christian McCaffrey knows when he's coming back," ESPN insider Adam Schefter said Monday morning on the Pat McAfee Show (via 49ersWebzone.com). "I don't think the 49ers know when he's coming back. I don't think anybody knows right now when he's coming back." We'll continue to watch for more. |
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey targeting early November return Sun Sep 29, 12:50 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) is slated to resume running on hard ground during the coming week, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. He is targeting a return to action by early November.
| Footballguys view: Week 10 coming out of the 49ers bye is the earliest we will see him, but there's a lot of things that need to happen between now and then for him to return. McCaffrey's value is going down and Jordan Mason's going up with each news item about this situation. |
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey expected back this season Thu Sep 26, 10:28 AM
Updating previous reports, San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) isn't expected to be out all season, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.
| Footballguys view: Shanahan said McCaffrey will see a specialist in Germany for his Achilles. He's eligible to return in Week 6, but that's unlikely to happen. Perhaps even a return in the middle of the season is a bit optimistic. Jordan Mason continues as the lead back for the 49ers while McCaffrey is out. |
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey to meet with specialist Mon Sep 23, 07:05 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles, calf) is scheduled to meet with a specialist in Germany to have his Achilles injury examined.
| Footballguys view: McCaffrey was placed on injured reserve before the Week 2 game at Minnesota. He's eligible to return for the Week 6 Thursday night game at Seattle. As Profootballtalk.com suggests, given that he's flying across the Atlantic Ocean in search of answers to his lingering problem, it feels like he won't be back any time soon. Jordan Mason had a pair of 100-yard games in McCaffrey's absence. On Sunday in L.A., Mason had 19 carries for 77 yards against the Rams. He also caught two passes for 11 yards. He'll remain a locked-in RB1 for fantasy managers until McCaffrey returns. |
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey could be sidelined longer than expected Sun Sep 15, 12:22 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) may need at least six weeks to recover from Achilles tendinitis, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. He is reportedly not in danger of tearing his Achilles but the injury is hard to get rid of and makes it difficult to run.
| Footballguys view: The 49ers have a Week 9 bye, so Week 10's game at Tampa Bay is a reasonable expectation for McCaffrey's return. Redraft and dynasty managers should weigh trades for and trading away McCaffrey with that in mind. Jordan Mason has been outstanding as the starter, so McCaffrey could come back to not quite the workhorse role he had last year. |
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey placed on IR Sat Sep 14, 01:36 PM
Updating an ongoing story, San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (calf, Achilles) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list on Saturday, Sept. 14.
| Footballguys view: Fantasy GMs are going to have to wait for McCaffrey's window to open in 2024. He is eligible to return in Week 6 at the Seattle Seahawks. In the meantime, the 49ers will lean on Jordan Mason as their lead back. Behind him, rookie Isaac Guerendo and veteran Patrick Taylor will work to establish a pecking order. Mason was dominant in Week 1, and he's an RB1 for Fantasy GMs while McCaffrey is out. |
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49ers | Week 2 injury report for 49ers Fri Sep 13, 05:06 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles, calf) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 13, and has been ruled out for Week 2. S Talanoa Hufanga (knee) was limited during practice but is listed as doubtful. LB Dee Winters (ankle) was limited during practice and is listed as questionable. OG Aaron Banks (calf, finger), DE Yetur Gross-Matos (knee) and WR Jauan Jennings (ankle) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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49ers | IR an option for Christian McCaffrey Fri Sep 13, 05:02 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles, calf) had his worst health day in terms of pain Thursday, Sept. 12, and is now a candidate for the Reserve/Injured list, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.
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