49ers, McCaffrey and Titans
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McCaffrey has a long injury history. If he's picked up a new knock, it's something that fans will naturally be concerned about. But if the 49ers knew to pretty much immediately leak Schefter the status report, it's a bit odd that McCaffrey had to go on the report at all.
The San Francisco 49ers (9-4) will face the Tennessee Titans (2-11) in Week 15 at Levi’s Stadium, with all eyes on star running back Christian McCaffrey. McCaffrey was a late addition to the injury report on Saturday with a back issue, earning a questionable designation.
The 49ers added a questionable designation for running back Christian McCaffrey to their injury report on Saturday, but it doesn't look like they will have to go without him against the Titans.
Just 24 hours before their Week 15 matchup vs. the Tennessee Titans, the San Francisco 49ers got a concerning update on Christian McCaffrey.
San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey was added to the team's injury report Saturday due to a back injury.
Christian McCaffrey was a late add to the San Francisco 49ers injury report Saturday due to a back injury that has him listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans. The running back is expected to play, though.
Nobody in franchise history — not even all-time NFL touchdown leader Jerry Rice with 208 — has averaged more than a touchdown per game in their first 50 games. In Rice’s first 50 games with the 49ers under Bill Walsh, including the playoffs, he scored 41 touchdowns.
Christian McCaffrey has been a key player on the San Francisco 49ers' offense this season. They are currently placed third in the NFC West behind the Seahawks and the Rams with a 9-4 record, competing for a spot in the playoffs. Kyle Shanahan and his team are scheduled to take on the Tennessee Titans in Week 15.