Christian McCaffrey’s questionable status raises concerns for 49ers as Week 1 clash with Seahawks approaches

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Christian McCaffrey’s Injury Status Creates Concern for 49ers Ahead of Seahawks Showdown

As the San Francisco 49ers gear up for their Week 1 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks, they find themselves facing a significant injury worry surrounding their star running back, Christian McCaffrey. The running back surfaced on the injury report Thursday due to a calf issue and was categorized as limited during practice. This particular injury raises eyebrows, considering McCaffrey’s previous struggles with calf problems that restricted him to just four games in the 2024 season.

Eyes on Practice and Injury Reports

With anxiety mounting regarding McCaffrey’s condition, all attention turned to the 49ers’ practice session and subsequent injury report on Friday. Head coach Kyle Shanahan addressed the media after practice, delivering updates that, unfortunately, did not alleviate concerns.

Injury Update from McCaffrey

In a development that momentarily lifted spirits, McCaffrey himself provided an optimistic update following practice. He stated, “I feel great and plan to play in Week 1. Nothing serious.” He acknowledged the burden of his injury history, adding, “Unfortunately, when you have the injury history that I have, sometimes when you don’t practice, things get blown out of proportion.”

Despite McCaffrey’s assurances, Shanahan confirmed that the running back did not participate in practice on Friday and remains questionable for the upcoming game.

Cautious Optimism from NFL Insiders

Earlier that day, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported that the situation might not be as dire as it seems. “I do not get the sense based on the conversations I’ve had so far that there are alarm bells going off about Christian McCaffrey at this point,” Pelissero stated, hinting that the 49ers are simply exercising caution with their most pivotal offensive player.

Pelissero further explained the rationale behind this caution, noting, “If there is any player you are going to take precautions with if he feels something in practice, it’s the guy who’s arguably your best player and missed most of last season because of a variety of different elements.” He added a word of caution regarding calf injuries, as they can sometimes signal more serious issues, saying, “We also know that calf injuries can be tricky. At times they are precursors to Achilles injuries. McCaffrey had issues with both his Achilles last year. Again, I do not get the sense that this is DEFCON 1.”

Potential Backfield Changes

Given McCaffrey’s injury history and the fact that it’s just the beginning of the season, it seems likely that the 49ers may opt to rest him to err on the side of caution. Should McCaffrey be sidelined, the team would turn to Brian Robinson Jr., who joined the roster via a trade with the Washington Commanders in August, to take over as the lead back.

As the 49ers prepare for what promises to be an intense Week 1 clash, the health of their star running back remains a critical storyline to monitor.

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