San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey could be back on the field sooner rather than later. McCaffrey, who recently flew to Germany for treatment and a second opinion on his ongoing Achilles tendinitis, is aiming for an early November return, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
McCaffrey, who missed the first game of the season with the injury, went on IR ahead of Week 2, ruling him out through at least Week 5. This new timetable would see the three-time Pro Bowl running back returning in Week 9 or 10.
The 49ers expect to have Christian McCaffrey back "at least by early November," per @RapSheet.