FRISCO – San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has yet to make his official debut this year as an Achilles injury has kept the star running back sidelined throughout the 2024 campaign.
At first the injury seemed only a minor setback before he landed on the team’s injured reserve. That concerned ballooned when McCaffrey sought after treatment in Germany in September.
Now the calendar has turned to October and he has yet to return to action. Jordan Mason enjoyed the benefits of a semi-breakout campaign as the team’s new starter. An injury to his shoulder has him listed as questionable for the Niners’ Week 7 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs.
With those matters, San Francisco has suddenly grown thin at the running back position. While Mason’s injury does not appear a severe issue, the Niners likely want the backfield back to its normal status…