Report: Christian McCaffrey ‘unlikely’ to play against Lions this week

Now it sounds like he won’t and could be out for an extended period of time.

2020 truly does not quit.

A few days ago, Ian Rapoport at NFL Network reported that Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey had a “realistic chance” to return to the lineup against the Lions this week. Now it sounds like he won’t and could be out for an extended period of time.

According to a report by Adam Schefter at ESPN, McCaffrey is “unlikely” to play against Detroit on Sunday and the team is preparing for a multi-week absence.

Not great news, especially considering his first backup Mike Davis suffered a thumb injury yesterday against Tampa that forced him out for awhile.

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