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Banged-up 49ers limp into their bye week after a 29-20 loss to the Falcons

For most of the first half, it looked as if the banged-up San Francisco 49ers were poised to head into their bye week with seven straight wins and an undefeated record

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Dealing with mild hamstring strain McCaffrey is dealing with a mild hamstring strain rather than a quadriceps injury, and the 49ers believe he'll be ready following the team's Week 8 bye, David Lombardi of SF Standa...

Impact After McCaffrey briefly exited Sunday's loss to Atlanta with what had been described as a thigh issue, this update offers more clarity on the injury and a favorable outlook. The timing of the 49ers' bye gives the veteran running back added recovery time ahead of their next game in Week 9 versus the Raiders, though his practice status will still be worth monitoring once San Francisco returns to work. Kaelon Black will be a priority add off waivers considering CMC's injury history.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Falcons' Penix delivers quick and accurate passes and 3 TDs with good protection in win over 49ers

The Atlanta Falcons gave Michael Penix Jr. good protection against San Francisco

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

49ers' First Loss Makes It Clear: Their Toughest Opponent Is Their Health

The 49ers picked up their first loss of the season on Sunday, but it wasn't what the Falcons did that caused them to stumble.

4 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

49ers' First Loss Makes It Clear: Their Toughest Opponent Is Their Health

Navigates injury in Week 7 loss McCaffrey rushed seven times for 39 yards and a touchdown and brought in six of seven targets for 61 yards in the 49ers' 29-20 loss to the Falcons on Sunday.

Impact McCaffrey missed the entirety of the second quarter while dealing with a thigh injury, and although he was able to return and play the second half, he finished with his fewest rush attempts and rushing yardage totals of the season. McCaffrey did punch in a one-yard touchdown run that capped off the opening possession of the game, and his work as a receiver, which included a season-high receiving yardage tally, helped prop up his final fantasy line as well. McCaffrey will now have the benefit of the Week 8 bye to heal up before returning to action in a Week 9 home matchup against the Raiders on Sunday, Nov. 8.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Michael Penix Jr. throws 3 TD passes, Falcons force 4 turnovers to give 49ers first loss, 29-20

Michael Penix Jr. threw three touchdown passes, Atlanta scored 13 points off four turnovers and the Falcons handed the San Francisco 49ers their first loss, 29-20

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

49ers RB Christian McCaffrey Departs, Then Returns vs. Falcons

The already depleted San Francisco 49ers are dealing with another injury to a key player.

5 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

49ers RB Christian McCaffrey Departs, Then Returns vs. Falcons

49ers star McCaffrey sustains thigh injury, but returns to field against Falcons

San Francisco 49ers star Christian McCaffrey left the game against the Atlanta Falcons with a thigh injury but was able to return in the second half

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Reenters Sunday's game McCaffrey (thigh) returned to Sunday's contest in Atlanta, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact McCaffrey missed the entire second quarter as he had his left thigh worked on, which officially left him as questionable to return before he checked back in for the 49ers' first possession of the third quarter. Now that he's back in the contest, he likely will continue to lead San Francisco's backfield.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Goes to locker room Sunday McCaffrey (thigh) went to the locker room during Sunday's game in Atlanta, Harrison Rich of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact McCaffrey remained on the sideline for the 49ers' third possession to get his left leg worked on, which seemingly stemmed from a hit he took on a 24-yard catch on the team's first drive. Officially questionable to return due to a thigh injury, he attempted to warm up on San Francisco's bench before jogging to the locker room in the middle of the second quarter. Kaelon Black will be the team's leading runner for as long as McCaffrey is out of the contest.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Work doesn't stop for Christian McCaffrey

5 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Questionable to return Sunday McCaffrey (thigh) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest in Atlanta, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact McCaffrey appeared to take a big hit at the end of a 24-yard catch on the 49ers' first drive, but he continued to play through it until the team's third possession, when he stayed on the sideline to get worked on by the training staff. During McCaffrey's absence from the contest, rookie Kaelon Black will be San Francisco's primary running back.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Exits with apparent leg injury McCaffrey was getting his lower left leg worked on during the first half of Sunday's game in Atlanta, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact McCaffrey took a big hit on the 49ers' first possession of Week 7 action after a 24-yard catch, but he continued to play through it until the team's third drive, when he remained on the sideline to get worked on. For as long as McCaffrey is sidelined, Kaelon Black will be San Francisco's primary RB.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

2026 NFL Week 7 Best Bets, Expert Picks: Back The Under In Chiefs-Seahawks

Geoff Schwartz sees a low-scoring affair in Seattle and CMC being Brock Purdy's greatest pass-catching threat in Atlanta.

OCTOBER 23 • FOX SPORTS

2026 NFL Week 7 Best Bets, Expert Picks: Back The Under In Chiefs-Seahawks

NFC East makes history with back-to-back winless weeks

The NFC East has traditionally been the marquee division in the NFL with established big brands with histories of success

OCTOBER 21 • Associated Press

Christian McCaffrey's Best Plays from 2-TD, 117-Yard Game vs. Commanders | Week 6

OCTOBER 20 • YOUTUBE

49ers Are 6-0 Despite Late Scare: 3 Takeaways From The Niners' Win Over The Commanders

The San Francisco 49ers remain an unstoppable force, but it wasn't convincing. Here are the takeaways from their win over the Commanders.

OCTOBER 20 • FOX SPORTS

49ers Are 6-0 Despite Late Scare: 3 Takeaways From The Niners' Win Over The Commanders

Two touchdowns in Week 6 win McCaffrey rushed 16 times for 64 yards and two touchdowns and brought in nine of 10 targets for 53 yards in the 49ers' 23-17 win over the Commanders on Monday night. He also lost a...

Impact McCaffrey, who's been subject to a markedly lighter workload than usual over the first weeks of the campaign, recorded season highs in rush attempts, receptions, receptions and targets on a very busy night. The star running back also contributed his second multi-touchdown tally of the season, powering into the end zone on a pair of one-yard runs in the first half. McCaffrey logged twice as many carries and nine more targets than rookie backfield mate Kaelon Black, so there's no naturally no question who the leader of the ground attack is heading into a Week 7 road matchup against the Falcons on Sunday.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Purdy and the 49ers build a big lead and hold on to beat the Commanders 23-17

Brock Purdy threw a touchdown pass, Christian McCaffrey ran for two scores and the San Francisco 49ers held on to beat the Washington Commanders 23-17 for their sixth straight win...

OCTOBER 20 • Associated Press

The 49ers look to avoid letdown, while the Commanders try to get past hangover of disappointing tie

The San Francisco 49ers were still basking in the glow of an exhilarating road win against division rival Seattle that extended their perfect start to the season when Christian McC...

OCTOBER 15 • Associated Press

Mike Evans is a 'game changer' in his 1st season with the 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers have put together some dynamic offenses under Kyle Shanahan even without the prototypical No. 1 outside receiver

OCTOBER 14 • Associated Press

The Seahawks are struggling with turnovers as they try to defend their title

The Seattle Seahawks have turnover trouble

OCTOBER 12 • Associated Press

Christian McCaffrey and Olivia Culpo reveal son's name after birth of baby No. 2 | Sporting News Kyle Juszczyk reveals special role in Christian McCaffrey's newborn's life.

OCTOBER 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Mike Evans Was Right About Being 49ers’ Missing Piece; Nick Sirianni In Trouble?

Just like he predicted, 49ers WR Mike Evans has been one of the NFL's best additions. Plus, what happened to the Eagles and Commanders?

OCTOBER 12 • FOX SPORTS

Mike Evans Was Right About Being 49ers’ Missing Piece; Nick Sirianni In Trouble?

Jaxon Smith-Njigba's drop and 4 turnovers hurt the Seahawks in their loss to the 49ers

Jaxon Smith-Njigba has made a lot of incredible catches over the past couple of seasons, but it was one the All-Pro didn’t make on Sunday in the Seattle Seahawks’ 32-29 loss to the...

OCTOBER 12 • Associated Press

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Banged-up 49ers limp into their bye week after a 29-20 loss to the Falcons

Falcons' Penix delivers quick and accurate passes and 3 TDs with good protection in win over 49ers

49ers' First Loss Makes It Clear: Their Toughest Opponent Is Their Health

Michael Penix Jr. throws 3 TD passes, Falcons force 4 turnovers to give 49ers first loss, 29-20

49ers RB Christian McCaffrey Departs, Then Returns vs. Falcons

49ers star McCaffrey sustains thigh injury, but returns to field against Falcons

Work doesn't stop for Christian McCaffrey

2026 NFL Week 7 Best Bets, Expert Picks: Back The Under In Chiefs-Seahawks

NFC East makes history with back-to-back winless weeks

49ers Are 6-0 Despite Late Scare: 3 Takeaways From The Niners' Win Over The Commanders

Purdy and the 49ers build a big lead and hold on to beat the Commanders 23-17

The 49ers look to avoid letdown, while the Commanders try to get past hangover of disappointing tie

Mike Evans is a 'game changer' in his 1st season with the 49ers

The Seahawks are struggling with turnovers as they try to defend their title

Mike Evans Was Right About Being 49ers’ Missing Piece; Nick Sirianni In Trouble?

Jaxon Smith-Njigba's drop and 4 turnovers hurt the Seahawks in their loss to the 49ers