After locking up the No. 1 seed in NFC Week 17, the 49ers really feel extraordinarily grateful that Christian McCaffrey suffered solely a minor harm.
San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan revealed that the star working again suffered a “gentle” calf pressure Sunday towards the Washington Commanders. Whereas the harm is believed to be short-term, the Purple & Gold have already dominated him out for Week 18 towards the Los Angeles Rams.
The harm occurred within the third quarter of the competition and McCaffrey labored on all of it afternoon. The 49ers opted to go together with backup RB Elijah Mitchell for the remainder of the sport. Mitchell completed with 17 carries for 80 yards on Sunday, controlling a three-score lead for San Francisco.
And after securing a first-round bye within the postseason, the 49ers really feel fortunate their star can have three weeks to recuperate from his harm.
“We actually consider in that.” It was excellent news. It might have been rather a lot worse,” Shanahan mentioned Monday. “We're joyful to have him taken care of this week and hopefully he'll begin strolling throughout our week off.”
Christian McCaffrey, 27, was a possible MVP candidate this season as he handed for two,000 scrimmage yards within the contest. The Stanford alum has been a mainstay of the 49ers offense since being traded from Carolina final season. He’s presently the NFL's main rusher with 1,459 yards and can doubtless end his 2023 common season marketing campaign with a title. CMC additionally has 21 touchdowns.
Christian McCaffrey had an MVP-caliber season and put up online game numbers on a workforce loaded with offensive expertise. What season:
#1 in NFL in speeding yards
#1 in NFL in yards per carry
#1 in NFL in touchdowns
#1 within the NFL in explosive drives
#1 within the NFL in first downs— Akash Anavarathan (@akashanav) January 1, 2024
The working again himself needed to return to play in Week 17, as an alternative opting to take a long-term method to his harm.
“I believe it was minor and I made a sensible transfer, particularly not figuring out what was going to occur subsequent week. I didn't wish to simply go there and make it worse. You may't be silly with sure issues,” Christian McCaffrey mentioned after the sport.
Moreover, the 49ers will doubtless relaxation a number of starters for Week 18. That features defensive sort out Arik Armstead, cornerback Ambry Thomas and vast receiver Jauan Jennings. All three males have lingering accidents from the previous few weeks, with Armstead the most important absence. However three weeks earlier than the following significant recreation, San Francisco will look as recent as it may be for a postseason run.
#49ers Damage:
McCaffrey – Gentle calf pressure – Out Week 18
Thomas – (damaged hand) – May have surgical procedure and might be out week 18
Elbow (foot, knee) – relaxation after the season
Dwelley (ankle) – unlikely to play Week 18
Moore & Jennings (concussion) – nonetheless on the log
Brown (Knee) – TBD— Amiliano “Amil” Fragoso (@AmilianoFragoso) January 1, 2024
Christian McCaffrey and others on the 49ers sideline will doubtless be joined by security Ji'Ayir Brown, who continues to be nursing a sprained knee. Tight finish Ross Dwelley (ankle) can be unlikely to return by Week 18.
The 49ers have but to decide on quarterback Brock Purdy and are ready till the tip of the week to determine if he’ll begin within the common season finale.
San Francisco 49ers upcoming schedule
- Sunday, January 7 vs. Los Angeles Rams – TBD
- NFL Playoffs (TBD)
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