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NFL Rumors: 49ers' Christian McCaffrey a 'Long Shot' to Play vs. Vikings amid Injury

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After surprisingly missing the San Francisco 49ers' Week 1 win over the New York Jets, superstar running back Christian McCaffrey is reportedly considered unlikely to play in Week 2 against the Minnesota Vikings.

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, McCaffrey is a "long shot" to play Sunday as he continues to recover from a calf injury and Achilles tendonitis:

Rapoport noted that since it is a long season, there is a sense that the Niners want to take a cautious approach and ensure McCaffrey is closer to 100 percent before returning to the field.