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NFL Rumors: 49ers' Christian McCaffrey Could Return for Week 7 vs. Chiefs amid Injury

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San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey could make his season debut during Week 7 against the Kansas City Chiefs "if his current progress continues without any setbacks," according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

McCaffrey was placed on injured reserve for a calf/Achilles injury ahead of Week 2.

He is eligible to return as of Week 6, but will not be activated for the upcoming Thursday contest against the Seattle Seahawks, per Schefter.

McCaffrey returned to on-field work this week for the first time since he was placed on IR, Schefter reported.