CHRISTIAN MCCAFFREY NEWS

49ers' Christian McCaffrey off IR, slated to make season debut vs. Bucs San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey was activated from injured reserve on Saturday and will make his season debut agai...

NOVEMBER 10 • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM

Officially off IR McCaffrey (Achilles) was activated off injured reserve Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact This was a procedural move considering McCaffrey was already confirmed to play in Sunday's contest earlier this week. The All-Pro running back is expected to be immediately inserted into the lineup, although the exact playing time split appears to be undetermined. Both head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch have been coy about McCaffrey's availability, and it doesn't seem as if fantasy managers will have any resolution to the question until after the Week 10 contest against the Buccaneers.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

49ers Activate RB Christian McCaffrey to the 53-Man Roster and More Roster Moves The San Francisco 49ers activated running back Christian McCaffrey from the Injured Reserve list and safety Tashaun Gipson Sr. from the team...

NOVEMBER 9 • 49ERS.COM

The Loop Fantasy Football Update Week 10: 49ers' McCaffrey expected to return Sunday Barring a sudden physical setback, San Francisco running back Christian McCaffrey will make his season debut on Sunday against Tampa Bay. So...

NOVEMBER 9 • TWINCITIES.COM

49ers star RB Christian McCaffrey questionable, will come off IR San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey was listed as questionable on Friday’s injury report and is expected to play in th...

NOVEMBER 9 • SACBEE.COM

All-Pro 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey cleared to make season debut Sunday vs. Buccaneers - The Boston Globe Spending the first half of the season as a spectator while he worked his way back from Achilles tendinitis took its toll on San Francisco 49...

NOVEMBER 9 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Kyle Shanahan: Christian McCaffrey "Good to Go" vs. Buccaneers Head Coach Kyle Shanahan provided updates on RB Christian McCaffrey, DL Nick Bosa and other key players and discussed the team's readiness f...

NOVEMBER 8 • 49ERS.COM

49ers officially list McCaffrey as questionable, but he'll play against Bucs SANTA CLARA - Christian McCaffrey was officially listed as questionable Friday, but there’s not much...

NOVEMBER 8 • SACBEE.COM

Listed as questionable, should play McCaffrey (Achilles) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay, with coach Kyle Shanahan saying Friday that the running back will play, Eric Branch of the San Franci...

Impact The 49ers will need to activate him from injured reserve by 4:00 p.m. ET on Saturday if he's indeed going to make his season debut this Sunday. Shanahan said Thursday that he expected McCaffrey to play, and he reaffirmed the plan after Friday's practice. The star running back may not jump right back into his accustomed every-down role, but even somewhat lesser usage could be enough to produce a big stat line against Tampa Bay's struggling defense.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Christian McCaffrey expected to make season debut for 49ers this week

San Francisco 49ers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey has looked good in his first week back at practice after being sidelined by Achilles tendinitis and is on track to make...

NOVEMBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Christian McCaffrey Expected to Make 2024 Season Debut in Week 10 vs. Buccaneers McCaffrey is set to return from his Achilles tendon injuries this week.

NOVEMBER 8 • KANSASCITY.COM

49ers RB Christian McCaffrey expected to play Sunday, coach Kyle Shanahan says

Christian McCaffrey will likely make his season debut Sunday when the 49ers take on the Buccaneers in front of Tom Brady on FOX.

NOVEMBER 8

In line to return in Week 10 Coach Kyle Shanahan said Thursday that he expects McCaffrey (Achilles) to make his season debut Sunday at Tampa Bay, David Lombardi of The San Francisco Standard reports.

Impact Since the 49ers designated him for return from injured reserve Monday, McCaffrey has been contained to two limited practices, likely to ease him back into things after not having practiced since Week 1 prep due to Achilles tendinitis. Shanahan noted Wednesday that McCaffrey has had "no pain" in either of his Achilles recently, per Adam Schefter of ESPN, so even if he doesn't get in a full practice Friday and is listed with a designation for Week 10, the running back should be activated from IR by Saturday's 4:00 p.m. ET deadline, at the latest. Assuming that comes to pass, McCaffrey will take over San Francisco's backfield from Jordan Mason (shoulder).

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

In line to return in Week 10 Coach Kyle Shanahan said Thursday that he expects McCaffrey (Achilles) to make his season debut Sunday at Tampa Bay, David Lombardi of The San Francisco Standard reports.

Impact Since the 49ers designated him for return from injured reserve Monday, McCaffrey has been contained to two limited practices, likely to ease him back into things after not having practiced since Week 1 prep due to Achilles tendinitis. Shanahan noted Wednesday that McCaffrey has had "no pain" in either of his Achilles recently, per Adam Schefter of ESPN, so even if he doesn't get in a full practice Friday and is listed with a designation for Week 10, the running back should be activated from IR by Saturday's 4:00 p.m. ET deadline, at the latest. Assuming that comes to pass, McCaffrey will take over the lead in San Francisco's backfield from Jordan Mason (shoulder).

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Stays limited at practice McCaffrey (Achilles) was limited at Thursday's practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Following the 49ers' Week 9 bye, the 49ers designated McCaffrey for return from injured reserve Monday, and he's proceeded to log back-to-back capped sessions. Coach Kyle Shanahan relayed to Adam Schefter of ESPN on Wednesday that McCaffrey has experienced "no pain" in either of his Achilles, so the team likely is just easing the running back in this week. Ultimately, Friday's practice report will unveil whether McCaffrey is cleared ahead of the weekend or 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, assuming he's able to make his season debut.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Can Chiefs win out? Impact of Christian McCaffrey's return; Deadline winners, losers

As Week 10 kicks off, we tackle several topics, including whether the Chiefs can go undefeated and what Christian McCaffrey's return means f...

NOVEMBER 7

Bucs host 49ers with both teams aiming to build momentum for strong second-half push

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers aim to stop a three-game losing streak when they host the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday

NOVEMBER 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers' Christian McCaffrey headlines 5 key additions for teams chasing playoffs

San Francisco's do-everything running back is one of five key players set to return down the stretch for teams with playoff aspirations.

NOVEMBER 7

49ers hope Christian McCaffrey will make season debut vs. Bucs San Francisco 49ers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey remains on track to make his season debut against the host Tampa Bay Buccaneers...

NOVEMBER 7 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Tom Brady likes 'poise' and 'composure' of 49ers QB Brock Purdy

Tom Brady told Colin Cowherd he likes what he's seeing out 49ers QB Brock Purdy this season, but does he think S.F. can climb back into the...

NOVEMBER 7

49ers hope return of injured players makes up for lack of big deadline addition

The San Francisco 49ers have been aggressive at the trade deadline under coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch, often adding big-name players to fuel late-season runs

NOVEMBER 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kyle Shanahan Discusses Whether Christian McCaffrey will Play this Week SANTA CLARA -- Kyle Shanahan was asked on Wednesday whether San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey will play Sunday against th...

NOVEMBER 6 • SI.COM

49ers Reveal Christian McCaffrey Injury Update Amid Talk of Return McCaffrey returned to practice this week...

NOVEMBER 6 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM