As the San Francisco 49ers look to secure their third consecutive NFC West title, their challenge just got a little bit more difficult, as they will be without one of their stars for at least the next four games.
Sources: The #49ers are placing RB Christian McCaffrey on Injured Reserve today, with hopes that his Achilles tendinitis fully heals by the time it’s time to return in four games. It’s Jordan Mason going forward. pic.twitter.com/T7A1mhOUEQ
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 14, 2024
Christian McCaffrey is a dynamic playmaker who led the Niners in yards from scrimmage in 2023, but who will now be out until at least Week 6 due to the requirement to spend four games on injured reserve before being eligible to return.