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Christian McCaffrey placed on IR by 49ers after knee injury vs. Bills

49ers running back Christan McCaffrey’s season is just about done.

Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers participates in warmups prior to a game app at Lambeau Field on November 24, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers participates in warmups prior to a game app at Lambeau Field on November 24, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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Christian McCaffrey is going back on IR. The San Francisco 49ers star has been snakebitten by injuries this season, and now might not play another snap.

McCaffrey is out the next six weeks with a PCL injury suffered the Niners’ humiliating loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday Night Football. McCaffrey’s year appears to be mercifully over.

11:30 p.m. update: 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan says in postgame press conference that McCaffrey suffered a potentially season-ending PCL injury.

9:50 p.m. update: The 49ers announced McCaffrey won’t return during the game due to the knee injury.

9:05 p.m. update: The 49ers have announced McCaffrey is questionable to return due to a knee injury.

9:02 p.m. update: McCaffrey walked back to the locker room with the 49ers trainer. He was able to walk without assistance, but his status is uncertain.


The San Francisco 49ers have received some kind of scare in the second quarter against the Buffalo Bills. Running back Christian McCaffrey took a pitch and quickly slid down to the field for a five yard loss. He quickly hobbled off the field after the play. On the replay, he was quickly gimpy as he caught the pitch and started running.

McCaffrey left the game with 53 rushing yards and 14 receiving yards. He has gone into the injury tent. More to come.

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