We won’t see Christian McCaffrey until Week 1, as the San Francisco 49ers want to be safe with the reigning Offensive Player of the Year. McCaffrey is recovering from a calf strain, and there’s no reason for him to risk injury during the preseason. He’s too important to the Niners success.
McCaffrey has sustained multiple injuries throughout his career. His 2020 and 2021 seasons were cut to ten games. Yet, Christian still believes he can play into his mid-30s. That’s what he said in a recent interview, citing former 49ers running back Raheem Mostert and Derrick Henry as examples.