The San Francisco 49ers had their final practice before leaving for Minneapolis on Friday. Running back Christian McCaffrey was absent during the portion where the media could watch. That leaves his status in doubt for Week 2, despite saying he’s mentally preparing to play against the Vikings earlier in the week.
The 49ers travel to Los Angeles next week to take on the Rams. That will be a big game for seeding and tiebreaker purposes. One would think that McCaffrey would do everything in his power to play in an NFC West game. If he can’t go, it might be the ultimate sign for the Niners to shut down their star running back.