Christian McCaffrey, the San Francisco 49ers All-Pro running back, will miss the team’s Week 3 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. The 2023 NFL Offensive Player of the Year suffered another setback to his 2024 season on Saturday by being placed on injured reserve, automatically ruling him ineligible for the next four games.
ESPN sources: 49ers officially are placing All-Pro RB Christian McCaffrey on injured reserve due to his calf tightness and Achilles tendinitis. McCaffrey now will miss the next four games, at least, before the team assesses whether he can return in mid-October. pic.twitter.com/VV9GRihDrL
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 14, 2024
McCaffrey has been suffering from calf tightness and Achilles tendinitis, injuries that have keep him out of the majority of the 49ers training camp activities. Backup Jordan Mason is expected to get the start.
Against the Jets last week, Mason had 28 carries for 147 yards and a touchdown. McCaffrey in 2023 led the league in rushing yards and yards from scrimmage. With Mason’s recent production, what should’ve been a massive loss for the Niners may be much more tolerable to swallow.
The Rams host the 49ers at SoFi Stadium on September 22.
