Christian McCaffrey

2024 - 9 - 10

Calf's Out! McCaffrey Benched for Season Opener Against Jets – Fans in Shock!

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Christian McCaffrey's season starts on the sidelines! The 49ers star running back is ruled out for the opener against the Jets, leaving fans buzzing!

In a shocking twist just hours before the much-anticipated Monday Night Football clash between the San Francisco 49ers and the New York Jets, star running back Christian McCaffrey has been ruled out due to a sore calf and Achilles injury. Initially expecting to return to the field after an earlier calf injury, McCaffrey's sudden absence has left fans and teammates stunned. The 49ers coaching staff made the announcement of his inactivation, leading to a flurry of social media reactions from hopeful fans who were eager to see the All-Pro running back take the field.

Christian McCaffrey, known for his agility and explosive plays, was supposed to be a game-changer for the 49ers this season. As one of the pivotal figures in the team's offense, his absence significantly alters the dynamics of the game. The running back's injury woes have been a sore spot for both him and the team, as they hope to build on last season's momentum. With McCaffrey sidelined, other players will be stepping up to fill the void in a crucial season opener for San Francisco.

Joining him on the inactive list is former All-Pro safety Talanoa Hufanga, who is still dealing with a bothersome knee injury that plagued him towards the end of last season. Hufanga's defensive skills will be sorely missed as the 49ers face off against the aggressive New York Jets offense. Fans are now left wondering if the 49ers can secure a win without two of their key players on the field.

As the 49ers prepare for the game, the team remains optimistic, hoping that their depth will shine through. However, losing McCaffrey is undoubtedly a hard blow to the team's morale and strategy. It raises the question: Can the 49ers rally without their star, or will the Jets capitalize on this opportunity? As kickoff draws closer, all eyes are set on how this will unfold.

Interestingly, McCaffrey's ongoing injury saga highlights the increasing pressures athletes face in high-stakes environments, often prioritizing performance over health. Furthermore, McCaffrey’s rollercoaster continues as he aims to reclaim his position as one of the league’s most elite running backs after a series of injuries in recent seasons, making the anticipation for his potential return even more fervent among fans. Keep your eyes peeled — his return could become one of the most-watched moments of the NFL season!

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Christian McCaffrey OUT for Season Opener; Inactives for #NYJvsSF (49ers.com)

Running back Christian McCaffrey has been ruled out for the San Francisco 49ers "Monday Night Football" matchup versus the New York Jets.

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Christian McCaffrey is out for Monday's Jets-49ers game with calf ... (Yahoo Sports)

Former All-Pro safety Talanoa Hufanga is also among San Francisco's inactives with a lingering knee injury that sidelined him at the end of last season. Jordan ...

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49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey out for season opener ... (CBS News)

San Francisco 49ers announced running back Christian McCaffrey would be inactive Monday afternoon due to a sore calf, just hours before the team took the ...

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49ers star RB Christian McCaffrey to miss game against Jets with ... (NBC News)

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey will miss the team's Monday night game against the New York Jets with a calf and Achilles injury.

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Christian McCaffrey will miss 49ers' opener against Jets with a calf ... (NBC Bay Area)

San Francisco All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey will miss the season opener against the New York Jets because of a sore calf and Achilles tendon that ...

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All-Pro RB Christian McCaffrey will miss the 49ers opener against ... (Porterville Recorder)

San Francisco All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey will miss the season opener against the New York Jets because of a sore calf and Achilles tendon that ...

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49ers surprise: McCaffrey inactive for season opener vs. Jets (Red Bluff Daily News)

Christian McCaffrey said last week he expected to play after returning to practice from an August calf injury.

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49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (calf) inactive vs. Jets (Mountain Democrat)

San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey is inactive for Monday's season opener against the visiting New York Jets.

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49ers' Christian McCaffrey (calf) surprise inactive vs. Jets - ESPN (ESPN Australia)

49ers star RB Christian McCaffrey was a surprise inactive Monday as he continues to deal with a calf and Achilles injury.

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49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (calf) inactive vs. Jets (Bennington Banner)

San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey is inactive for Monday's season opener against the visiting New York Jets.

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All-Pro RB Christian McCaffrey misses the 49ers' opener against the ... (Porterville Recorder)

San Francisco All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey missed the season opener against the New York Jets because of a sore calf and Achilles tendon that ...

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49ers surprise: McCaffrey inactive for season opener vs. Jets (Vacaville Reporter)

Christian McCaffrey said last week he expected to play after returning to practice from an August calf injury.

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Jordan Mason reveals 49ers may have broken NFL rule with ... (Fox News)

During an interview after having a career night for the 49ers, running back Jordan Mason may have revealed his team broke an NFL rule regarding Christian ...

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Jordan Mason 'mad' after revealing 49ers' curious handling of ... (New York Post)

49ers running back Christian McCaffrey's absence from "Monday Night Football" came as a shock to many fans, but not his teammates. Backup running back ...

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Christian McCaffrey could have played for 49ers if it was the playoffs ... (Porterville Recorder)

San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan said All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey could have played in the 49ers' opener if it had been a playoff game but the ...

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All-Pro RB Christian McCaffrey misses the 49ers' opener against the ... (Post Register)

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey missed the season opener against the New York Jets because of a sore calf ...

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49ers HC: Christian McCaffrey 'Would Have Played' Through Injury If ... (Bleacher Report)

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan says he thinks star running back Christian McCaffrey would have played through his calf/Achilles injury on ...

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No indication NFL is investigating 49ers' Christian McCaffrey injury ... (The Athletic)

Mason said he was told he would start Friday during a postgame interview with the broadcast crew.

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Shanahan Shares McCaffrey Injury Update; 3 Takeaways from ... (49ers.com)

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan shared injury updates to for a number of players including RB Christian McCaffrey, WR Jauan Jennings, ...

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Christian McCaffrey could have played for 49ers if it was the playoffs ... (Torrington Register Citizen)

San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan said All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey could have...

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