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After scoring his first touchdown of the season, the San Francisco 49ers may have to continue leaning on Elijah Mitchell against the Washington Commanders on Sunday.
After exiting the game with a calf injury, 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey has been listed as questionable to return against the Commanders in Week 17,
Via @49ers on Twitter:
#SFvsWAS @DignityHealth injury report: RB Christian McCaffrey (calf) is questionable to return.
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 31, 2023
Without McCaffrey, Mitchell has rushed for 65 yards on 11 carriers, including a touchdown.
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