49ers’ McCaffrey Questionable on Injury Report
The San Francisco 49ers face uncertainty regarding running back Christian McCaffrey as he has been listed as questionable on the injury report due to a back issue. This designation comes ahead of their upcoming game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday.
McCaffrey’s Injury Status
Although McCaffrey is marked as questionable, sources indicate that he is likely to play. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, McCaffrey is “expected to be good to go” for the matchup. Following the bye week, McCaffrey reported feeling “rested and recovered” after taking a veteran’s rest day.
Practice Updates
- Wednesday: McCaffrey felt rested and took a veteran rest day.
- Thursday: He was limited in practice due to an illness.
- Friday: McCaffrey participated fully in a walkthrough practice.
Coach Kyle Shanahan noted McCaffrey looked good despite not feeling well earlier in the week. However, the back issue likely emerged after Friday’s practice.
Backup Options
If McCaffrey cannot play, Brian Robinson would assume the starting running back position. Isaac Guerendo and rookie Jordan James would potentially back him up. Guerendo has not taken any offensive snaps this season and has only contributed on special teams. Meanwhile, James is yet to see game action.
Coaching Insights
Coach Shanahan expressed confidence in Robinson, highlighting his consistent improvement over recent games. He stated, “Brian to me, like his last seven games have probably been his best game seven times in a row.” Shanahan hopes to feature multiple running backs during the game but acknowledged the need to balance the roster.
McCaffrey’s Impact on the Season
McCaffrey has been instrumental in the 49ers’ success this season, contributing significantly to their current 9-4 record. He ranks third in the NFL with 1,655 scrimmage yards and fourth with 14 total touchdowns. McCaffrey is on track to make history by becoming the first player in NFL history to achieve over 1,000 rushing and 1,000 receiving yards in a season more than once.
