The San Francisco 49ers clinched the highest seed within the NFC with a win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday, however there was concern that the victory got here at a value after Christian McCaffrey left with an damage. Happily, it sounds just like the star operating again goes to be fantastic.
Peter King of NBC Sports activities reported on Monday that McCaffrey has been diagnosed with a calf strain. The 49ers don’t have anything to play for in Week 18, nonetheless, so McCaffrey will possible sit out. That may give him three full weeks to heal, since San Francisco has secured a first-round playoff bye.
It’s attainable — if unlikely — that McCaffrey would have sat out in Week 18 even when he didn’t endure an damage. He’s the focus of the 49ers’ offense, so that they want him totally wholesome for the postseason.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Community additionally reported on Monday that McCaffrey is expected to be “fine” for the postseason.
McCaffrey leads the NFL with 1,459 dashing yards this season. He additionally has 564 receiving yards and 21 complete touchdowns. Followers in San Francisco can breathe an enormous sigh of reduction that McCaffrey’s damage will not be thought-about critical.
