WHAT A SADNESS: The 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey will not play for six weeks due to……read more
The 49ers emerged from Week 1 victorious in star running back Christian McCaffrey’s absence.
They’ll attempt to keep doing the same without him now for at least the next four weeks.
San Francisco is placing McCaffrey on injured reserve as he continues to recover from a calf injury and Achilles tendonitis, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Saturday, per sources. The team has since announced the news.
The reigning Associated Press Offensive Player of the Year, McCaffrey led or tied for the league lead in touches (339), rushing yards (1,459), yards from scrimmage (2,032) and scrimmage touchdowns (21) last season.
He’s been an invaluable part of San Francisco’s dominant run since he joined the team in October 2022, and was set to again play a massive role as the Niners desperately try to get over the hump, having lost in the NFC Championship Game and Super Bowl the past two years, respectively.
