Christian McCaffrey - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Are George Kittle, Christian McCaffrey playing tonight? 49ers' injury report key for Week 18 vs. Seahawks | Sporting News San Francisco needs all hands on deck.

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49ers' Christian McCaffrey gets positive injury update after late Week 17 setback | Sporting News It appeared that San Francisco 49ers superstar Christian McCaffrey was playing in discomfort at the end of Week 17's win over the Chicago Be...

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Set to play Saturday McCaffrey (back) doesn't have a designation for Saturday's game against the Seahawks, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact McCaffrey initially dealt with a back injury in the fourth quarter of this past Sunday's win against the Bears. Per David Lombardi of SFStandard.com, the issue was described as stiffness by the running back himself Tuesday, when he didn't practice, but McCaffrey got back on the practice field Wednesday as a limited participant and now is clear for Week 18. McCaffrey is four catches away from reaching 100 for the third time in his career.

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Limited in practice McCaffrey (back) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact McCaffrey was held out of Tuesday's session due to back stiffness, which stems from the evident back issue he was dealing with in the waning moments of this past Sunday's win against the Bears. He did most of his damage before then in the Week 17 win, racking up 181 yards from scrimmage and a rushing TD on 27 touches. Earlier Wednesday, GM John Lynch said on Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News that McCaffrey and other key 49ers were trending toward playing Saturday against the Seahawks, and the running back's upgrade in activity level backs up that claim. McCaffrey will have one more chance to get back to full before potentially being tagged with a designation for Week 18 action.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

McCaffrey, Pleasants, Collins, and Bethune Talk Week 18 vs. Seahawks, Discuss Team Mindset | 49ers San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey, OL Austen Pleasants, DL Alfred Collins, and LB Tatum Bethune shared their thoughts on the season...

2 DAYS AGO • 49ERS.COM

Impact McCaffrey could not practice Tuesday due to back stiffness, leaving him two more opportunities to retake the practice field in advance of Saturday night's showdown against Seattle, the winner of which will clinch the NFC West title and the No. 1 playoff seed in the NFC. The 49ers may in part simply be taking a cautious approach to McCaffrey's health due to both his importance as the focal engine of the team's offense, and the fact that he's handled 20-plus touches in five consecutive games. McCaffrey previously played through this back injury early December, but he hadn't been listed on San Francisco's injury reports in Week 16 and Week 17.

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Again nursing back issue McCaffrey (back) will not practice Tuesday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact McCaffrey dealt with the back issue earlier this month but was ultimately active against the Titans back in Week 15. He hasn't been listed on the injury report since, but the Niners are coming off a back-and-forth fight with the Bears on Sunday night and have a quick turnaround for the NFC's No. 1 seed against the Seahawks on Saturday night. More will be known about CMC's availability for Week 18 as the week progresses.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

49ers' Christian McCaffrey makes NFL history alongside LaDainian Tomlinson | Sporting News Christian McCaffrey is one of the best running backs in NFL history.

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Christian McCaffrey's Best Plays from 181-Yard Game vs. Bears | Week 17

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Purdy, McCaffrey Break Down Bears Game San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy and RB Christian McCaffrey shared insights on how the offense executed, reflected on teamwork, and discus...

5 DAYS AGO • 49ERS.COM

Christian McCaffrey's Best Plays from 181-Yard Game vs. Bears | Week 17 San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey racked up 181 total scrimmage yards and ran in one touchdown Sunday night vs. the Chicago Bears.

5 DAYS AGO • 49ERS.COM

Season-high 140 rushing yards McCaffrey took 23 carries for 140 yards and a touchdown while corralling four of six targets for 41 yards in Sunday's 42-38 win over the Bears.

Impact McCaffrey shouldered a heavier load on offense with star TE George Kittle (ankle) missing in action Sunday, resulting in a season-high 140 rushing yards from CMC. The 29-year-old's scamper to the end zone in the second quarter brought him up to an even 10 rushing scores on the year. McCaffrey has reached double-digit rushing touchdowns three times in his storied career, accomplishing the feat twice as a member of the 49ers. The versatile tailback's modest receiving totals on SNF puts a potential 1,000-1,000 season in jeopardy, as he would need 110 receiving yards in Week 18 in order to accomplish the incredible feat for the second time in his career. Fantasy managers should expect a heavy dose of the fantasy stud against the Seahawks with the NFC's No. 1 seed and a first-round bye on the line in the regular-season finale.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bears vs. 49ers Week 17 Highlights: Niners Hang On, Win Thriller in Santa Clara

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Bears vs. 49ers Week 17 Highlights: Niners Hang On, Win Thriller in Santa Clara

Brock Purdy and the 49ers hang on to beat the Bears 42-38 and have a shot at top NFC seed

Brock Purdy threw a 38-yard touchdown pass to Jauan Jennings with 2:15 to play, and the San Francisco 49ers forced an incomplete pass on the final play from the 2 to beat the Chica...

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Christian McCaffrey Powers in for 5-Yard TD vs. Bears San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey punched it into the end zone from 5 yards out, keeping the 49ers offense rolling against Chicago

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49ers' Christian McCaffrey's PFF rank confuses NFL fans everywhere | Sporting News This is definitely weird.

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Christian McCaffrey Breaks Free for 41-Yard Run San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey bursts through the defense for a 41-yard run against the Chicago Bears.

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49ers' George Kittle misses key game against Bears with ankle injury

San Francisco star tight end George Kittle will miss the 49ers’ key game in playoff positioning on Sunday night against the Chicago Bears with an ankle injury

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

49ers' George Kittle questionable for key game against Bears with ankle injury

San Francisco star tight end George Kittle is listed as questionable with an ankle injury for the 49ers' key game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday night

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

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