THE San Francisco 49ers have had an injury update on superstar Christian McCaffrey.
The running back has yet to play during the 2024-25 NFL season.
Superstar running back Christian McCaffrey is suffering from an injury in both legs[/caption]
McCaffrey has yet to play in the 2024-25 season, in a huge blow to the 49ers[/caption]
It has been a major blow to the 49ers hopes of winning the Super Bowl.
His side have gone an inconsistent 3-3, but beat the Seattle Seahawks 36-24 on Thursday Night Football.
McCaffrey has had huge injury issues, suffering from bilateral Achilles tendonitis.
This means he is having problems in both legs.
He has even had to fly to Germany to see a specialist over the recurring problem.
But the 49ers have been given some good news on when the 28-year-old may return.
According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, he is targeting a comeback in early November.
It would be a huge boost for Kyle Shanahan and his Brock Purdy-led offense.
Meanwhile, fellow NFL insider Albert Breer expanded on the situation.
“Going back to August, when he started to feel like himself again, they ramped him up toward the opener against the Jets,” Breer said.
“Ultimately, the Achilles flared up on him, so after the opener, they wound up shutting him down.
“He just started feeling like himself again last week, so they started to ramp him up over the last few days.
“The good news is that there’s been no flare ups.
“There’s been no setbacks. He feels good.
London calling
The New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings kick off the NFL’s annual run of London fixtures.
New York and Minnesota face off at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday October 6 at 2.30pm local time – 9.30am ET for fans back home in America.
It is the first of three straight NFL Sundays that begin with an early game live from London.
The following week, Tottenham also plays host to the Jacksonville Jaguars against the Chicago Bears.
And on October 20, the Jags will head across town to Wembley Stadium to take on the New England Patriots.
“So, the Niners are optimistic about where he is, but this is a scary deal for him.
“He’s determined to play this year. I’d say the next two or three weeks are critical.”
McCaffrey is a three-time Pro-Bowler and the best running back in the NFL.
Last year, he had a league high 1,459 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns.
He also had 67 catches for 564 yards and seven touchdowns.
“We have to protect Christian from himself,” Shanahan said.
“He doesn’t like to ever come out no matter what the situation is.”
