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Tracking data shows decline in top speed for 49ers superstar

The 49ers star running back has recorded 149 yards on the ground on 43 rushes since returning from injury.

After missing the first nine weeks of the 2024 NFL slate due to injuries, Christian McCaffrey made his highly-anticipated return to the field in Week 9 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Since returning to the field, McCaffrey has recorded 149 yards on the ground on 43 attempts for 3.5 yards per attempt. In the 49ers’ ugly loss against the Green Bay Packers, McCaffrey notched only 31 yards on 11 attempts. His uncharacteristically quiet performance against the Packers included a fumble at the end of a long catch and run.

In a recent piece of tracking data from Next Gen Stats shared by Benjamin Solak of ESPN, showed the reigning Offensive Player of the Year has yet to hit the top speed in 2024 from his worst game from last season. The data shows McCaffrey’s top speed has declined since returning from injury.

Via @BenjaminSolak on Twitter:

Playing a role in McCaffrey’s slow start since returning could be the 49ers struggles when it comes to run blocking. According to Pro Football Focus, the 49ers have recorded under a 70-run blocking grade in each of the last three games.

With a 5-6 schedule and the 9-2 Buffalo Bills up next on the schedule, the 49ers will need to continue to lean on McCaffrey for the chance of going on a run down the final stretch of the season.

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49ers vs Buccaneers injury report: Latest updates, news for Week 10

All the latest updates and news from the 49ers injury report ahead of a Week 10 game vs. the Bucs.

After a much-needed bye week, the 4-4 San Francisco 49ers are set to return to the field in Week 10 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Florida.

Before the 49ers start the stretch run of the season, significant reinforcements are on the way for Kyle Shanahan’s squad, headlined by the highly-anticipated season debut of Christian McCaffrey.

Before the 49ers meet the Buccaneers on Sunday, Kyle Shanahan met with members of the media to reveal the team’s final injury report for Week 10.

49ers injury report

Out

  • CB Charvarius Ward (personal)
  • WR Chris Conley (hamstring)
  • DT Kevin Givens (groin)

Questionable:

  • Christian McCaffrey (Achilles)
  • WR Deebo Samuel (rib, oblique)
  • DE Nick Bosa (hip)
  • S Malik Mustapha (calf)
  • OL Jon Feliciano (knee)

Christian McCaffrey injury update

The reigning Offensive Player of the Year has missed the first half of the season due to an Achilles injury. Following his long absence, McCaffrey is set to return on Sunday against the Bucs. McCaffrey is still listed as questionable, but Shanahan confirmed the plan was to activate him from the injured reserve on Saturday before playing the Bucs.

Nick Bosa injury update

The star pass rusher has been dealing with a hip pointer injury. Bosa has been limited during practice for most of the week due to the injury. Shanahan said he’s not sure how much Bosa will play on Sunday against the Bucs.

If Bosa is limited, Leonard Floyd and Robert Beal Jr. could see an increased role in the 49ers’ pass rush.

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New Christian McCaffrey injury update is bad news for 49ers RB

This CMC update is not awesome!

The San Francisco 49ers are without running back Christian McCaffrey for at least four weeks.

A report from NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport indicates it could be longer than that.

Rapoport on Sunday morning reported McCaffrey is expected to be out at least six weeks — that would be at least two weeks beyond the mandated four-week absence when a player goes on Injured Reserve.

The 49ers officially placed McCaffrey on IR on Saturday. A four-week absence would make San Francisco’s Week 6 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks the earliest he could return. If McCaffrey is out six weeks it means his return would come against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 8.

With a bye in Week 9, it wouldn’t be a huge surprise if the 49ers pushed him back to Week 10 just to ensure he has enough time off to stabilize a tricky Achilles tendinitis injury that has plagued him since Week 17 of last year.

Buried in Rapoport’s report was a sliver of good news.

He also said there’s not an increased risk of an Achilles tear, and that McCaffrey is out because his injury makes it difficult to play the running back position pain free.

It always seemed like an IR stint was coming for McCaffrey. Calf and Achilles injuries can linger and it makes more sense for the 49ers to sit him for a prolonged period now than increase the risk having him miss postseason games.

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49ers won’t replace Christian McCaffrey on roster yet

The 49ers officially placed the All-Pro running back on the injured reserve.

Prior to their second game of the season against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, the San Francisco 49ers officially placed All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey on the injured reserve. McCaffrey will now miss at least the next four games as he continues to heal from a calf/Achilles injury that kept him out from most of training camp and all of the preseason.

With shifting McCaffrey to the injured reserve, the 49ers will have a new opening on their 53-man roster. As of Saturday, the 49ers have yet to fill their opening on the official 53.

After announcing McCaffrey to the IR, the 49ers also announced the elevation of safety Tracy Walker from the practice squad.

Via @49ers on Twitter:

Walker III will provide depth in the secondary with fellow safety Talanoa Hufanga listed as doubtful. Walker III was elevated from the practice squad during the season-opener against the New York Jets, but he did not play a single snap.

With McCaffrey on the IR, breakout running back Jordan Mason will continue to serve as the starter next to Brock Purdy in the 49ers backfield. Mason rumbled for 147 yards and a touchdown in his first start against the Jets on Monday.

The 49ers are set to meet Sam Darnold, Justin Jefferson and the 49ers on Sunday in Minnesota at 10 a.m. PT.

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49ers make decision on Christian McCaffrey IR stint

The All-Pro running back will miss at least four weeks.

After missing most of training camp, all of the preseason and the first two games of the 2024 campaign, the San Francisco 49ers have made the decision to place All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey on the injured reserve.

Via @RapSheet on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1835004657636172130

McCaffrey will now miss at least four weeks as he nurses an ankle/Achilles injury.

After ruling out McCaffrey from their second game of the 2024 season against the Minnesota Vikings, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters on Friday that an IR stint for the running back was something being considered.

McCaffrey is coming off an All-Pro campaign, leading the NFL in rushing with a career-best 1459 yards. The Stanford Cardinal product added 21 total touchdowns for the 49ers on their run to the Super Bowl.

With McCaffrey set to miss extended time, Jordan Mason will likely receive a bulk of the starting responsibilities in the 49ers backfield. Mason started Week 1 and produced a breakout performance with 147 yards and a touchdown against the New York Jets.

Mason will help lead the 49ers against the Vikings on Sunday for Week 2. The 49ers and Vikings are set to kickoff at 10 a.m. PT on Sunday in Minnesota.

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NFL ‘looked into’ 49ers handling of Christian McCaffrey injury status

Prior to the 49ers’ season opener, the All-Pro running back was listed as inactive against the Jets.

Shortly before the start of the San Francisco 49ers’ season opener against the New York Jets on Monday Night Football, Christian McCaffrey was listed as inactive due to an ankle/Achilles injury.

McCaffrey was initially listed as questionable for Monday’s tilt with the Jets after participating in practice on a limited basis during the week.

After the game, McCaffrey’s backup, Jordan Mason was asked when he found out he’d be starting in place of the All-Pro running back.

Coming off a breakout performance, Mason mentioned he’d found out on Friday he would be starting. When speaking to reporters after the game, Kyle Shanahan said he’d never told Mason he would be starting on Monday against the Jets.

Before Week 2, the NFL looked into the 49ers reporting of McCaffrey’s injury status. In a statement released on Friday, the 49ers didn’t violate the NFL injury status rules according to the NFL.

Via @RapSheet on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1834709410117001611

We have looked into the 49ers’ reporting of the playing status of Christian McCaffrey for the team’s Monday night game against the New York Jets. We have found no evidence of a violation of the league’s Injury Report Policy in this matter.

McCaffrey is now set to miss his second consecutive game on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. Mason is expected to step in as the starter at running back in Minnesota.

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49ers injury update: Christian McCaffrey could go on IR

The 49ers All-Pro running back will now miss his second consecutive game due to an ankle/Achilles injury.

After missing the opening game of the 2024 season against the New York Jets, San Francisco 49ers rusher Christian McCaffrey is set miss his second consecutive game due to an ankle, Achilles injury.

On Friday, the 49ers officially ruled McCaffrey out of their first road game of the season against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Yet, McCaffrey’s stint on the sideline could be extended. On Friday, head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters in Santa Clara that the injured reserve is something being considered for McCaffrey.

It’s something we’re considering now, yeah. Yesterday was his worst day. It’s on and off, but with yesterday, having the most pain, it’s something we’re going to be discussing here in the next 24 hours.

Via @NBCS49ers on Twitter:

McCaffery missed all of the preseason and most of training camp with the same injury. The Stanford product is coming off an All-Pro season with a career-high 1459 yards and 21 total touchdowns.

As long as McCaffrey is out, Jordan Mason will likely continue to assume a bulk of the starting running back responsibilities. In Week 1 against the Jets, Mason broke out with an impressive 147-yard rushing performance with a touchdown. Rookie Isaac Guerendo and veteran JJ Taylor will slide in behind Mason with McCaffrey sidelined.

The 49ers are set to meet the Vikings at 10 a.m. PT in Minnesota on Sunday.

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Christian McCaffrey preparing to play in Week 2 vs. Vikings

The 49ers star running back was ruled out of Monday night’s regular season opener against the Jets due to a ankle/Achilles injury.

Despite missing Monday’s regular-season opener against the New York Jets with the same ankle/Achilles injury that ruled him out for most of training camp and the preseason, Christian McCaffrey is preparing to play in Week 2 against the Minnesota Vikings.

On Wednesday, the All-Pro rusher spoke to members of the media in Santa Clara and was asked about his potential availability. McCaffrey revealed his mentality for Week 2 is that he’s going to play.

My mentality is I’m playing this week. That’s where I’m at. That’s how I am every week. I’m not lying. I think as soon as a player says, maybe I’ll play, maybe I won’t. That’s not a good mentality to go into a week with when you’re kind of on the fence. So for me, I’m ready to go.

Via @957thegame on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/957thegame/status/1833967972010131865

Shortly before kickoff on Monday, McCaffrey was listed as inactive against the Jets due to injury. Without the Pro Bowler in the backfield, Jordan Mason stood in for McCaffrey. The undrafted running back broke out, torching the Jets for 147 yards on the ground and a touchdown.

McCaffrey is coming off an All-Pro campaign with a career-best 1459 rushing yards and 21 total touchdowns.

The 49ers are scheduled to meet Sam Darnold and the Vikings in Minnesota on Sunday at 10 a.m. PT.

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49ers star RB Christian McCaffrey joins exclusive club for second time

After being named the cover athlete of Madden 25, Christian McCaffrey joined another exclusive club with the game.

The summer of Christian McCaffrey continues. After getting married, earning a new contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers and being named the cover athlete of the upcoming Madden 25 video game, McCaffrey joined an exclusive club within the game.

Before the game’s launch, Madden has been releasing some of the individual rankings for the upcoming 2025 edition of the legendary football video game. For the second time, McCaffrey earned a 99 overall ranking, joining the exclusive “99 Club.”

Via @EAMaddenNFL on Twitter:

McCaffrey made history with his latest ranking, becoming the first 49ers running back to earn a 99 overall. Trent Williams was the latest member of the 49ers to earn a 99 overall. Patrick Willis, Terrell Owens and Ken Norton Jr. earned 99s while wearing red and gold.

McCaffrey earned a 99 in the 2021 edition of the game. McCaffrey has been a 91 or higher since Madden 20.

Miami Dolphins star pass catcher Tyreek Hill is the only other player to earn a 99 overall ranking so far.

The highly anticipated game is set to drop on August 16.

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