The 49ers should rule Christian McCaffrey out against the Vikings in Week 2 as he nurses a calf/Achilles injury.
was a last-minute scratch against the New York Jets. His calf/Achilles injury which has been nagging for the last month was too much to overcome. It was shocking to see since he was so adamant he was playing.
It most certainly was a smart decision to hold McCaffrey out. An Achilles injury is no joke no matter how mild. Sitting McCaffrey is also easy when the 49ers have an excellent backup like Jordan Mason. And boy, was he phenomenal against the Jets rushing 28 times for 147 yards and a score. McCaffrey is an extremely tough player. If his injury were mild, then he would've played. But the fact that he couldn't go shows that he is dealing with a troublesome one. Besides, it's not like his calf/Achilles is going to get drastically better in less than a week.
It makes sense for Shanahan to want his best offensive player back. If he's healthy enough and ready, then the 49ers will play him. But why take that risk when it is unnecessary? They don't desperately need him back. The 49ers have a sound running back in Mason to keep them dominant.
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