NFL – It doesn’t appear that McCaffrey, who has been out the final yr, will return imminently.
“No telling when he will be back,” NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport acknowledged Thursday (33-second mark below).
“Certainly seems like more of a matter of weeks rather than McCaffrey nearing a return, which means more Jordan Mason for the San Francisco 49ers.”
The Insiders on @NFLGameDay Kickoff with @MikeGarafolo and @TomPelissero: #49ers hurt updates on RB Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle, plus Deebo Samuel is abet at observe. Within the intervening time, the #Eagles are beautiful speedy-handed at WR.
McCaffrey led the NFL with 2,023 yards from scrimmage and 21 touchdowns final season. The three-time Knowledgeable Bowler and two-time All-Knowledgeable earned Connected Press Offensive Player of the Year honors for his efforts.
Mason has performed successfully as RB1, gaining 344 total yards and scoring twice. He’s rushed for 4.8 yards per elevate, and the 49ers haven’t been vexed about utilizing him. He has bustle for an NFL-high 67 instances to this level.
But accidents enjoy seriously affected the 49ers, seriously on offense. Broad receiver Deebo Samuel is dealing with a multi-week calf hurt. A hamstring field compelled George Kittle to miss his crew’s 27-24 avenue loss on the Los Angeles Rams final Sunday.
Defensive lineman Javon Hargrave is on injured reserve with a triceps hurt and might perchance enjoy to miss the season. Guard Jon Feliciano (knee) is on IR nevertheless is anticipated to return midseason. A torn Achilles suffered all over final yr’s Intriguing Bowl has saved linebacker Dre Greenlaw out for the starting of the promoting campaign.
There is some real news, as safety Talanoa Hufanga did return from a torn ACL in opposition to the Rams. But it surely’s a brutal stretch for the defending NFC champions, who enjoy started 1-2. San Francisco will gape to even its file on Sunday at house in opposition to the Fresh England Patriots.
Source: Bleacher Report
