CMC is closer than ever to get back on the field
Christian McCaffrey is nearing a return to the field as his rehab progresses as expected. Despite a 4-4 record this season, the 49ers are not rushing their star running back’s return.
The franchise announced that McCaffrey will remain in California to take advantage of the bye week, focusing on recovery for his bilateral Achilles tendinitis.
49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan shared some encouraging news about McCaffrey’s recovery yesterday:
“We hope it does go that way,” coach Kyle Shanahan told KNBR on Tuesday, via 49erswebzone.com. “It’s been trending that way, and it’s been ever since we shut him down and gone through these real slow steps. It’s getting there. He hasn’t had a setback, and hopefully, he has a real good week, and we can get him into practice next week, which obviously would be huge for us.”
The plan is for McCaffrey to return to practice next week, with a target to rejoin the lineup in Week 10 for the road game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Since joining the San Francisco 49ers, Christian McCaffrey has been a powerhouse, making a strong case for MVP consideration in 2023.
He set a 49ers record with touchdowns in 13 consecutive games, underscoring his consistency and impact on the offense.
By mid-season 2023, McCaffrey had already accumulated 1,292 rushing yards and 509 receiving yards, becoming only the fourth NFL player to achieve at least four seasons with over 1,000 rushing yards and 500 receiving yards.
In 2023, McCaffrey has shown remarkable versatility, averaging 5.4 yards per carry and 91.2 rushing yards per game, along with 14 rushing touchdowns. Additionally, he has made a significant impact in the passing game, amassing 564 receiving yards and seven receiving touchdowns.
McCaffrey has not yet played this season, having been placed on injured reserve on September 14.
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