49ers star RB Christian McCaffrey INACTIVE for Week 1
Sep 9, 2024, 4:02 PM | Updated: 4:21 pm
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 1: Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers runs after making a catch during the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on January 1, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 49ers defeated the Raiders 37-34. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images)
(Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images)
In a surprising turn of events, Christian McCaffrey will not make his season debut Monday night.
Reports emerged Monday afternoon that the San Francisco 49ers star running back will be inactive for Week 1. CMC has been dealing with a calf/achilles injury for the better part of the last month, While he returned to practice last week, his pre-game warmups determined that he was still not ready to go for the Jets game.
San Jose Mercury News‘ Cam Inman was first with the report.
Hearing that 49ers will inactivate Christian McCaffrey who’s been limited by Achilles and calf issues
— Cam Inman (@CamInman) September 9, 2024
With McCaffrey now out for Week 1, RB Jordan Mason will get the start for the 49ers.
More on 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey
Christian McCaffrey led the NFL last season with a career-high 1,459 rushing yards on 272 attempts and racked up 21 total touchdowns (14 rushing, seven receiving). It was his first full season in San Francisco after a midseason trade from the Carolina Panthers in 2022.
McCaffrey has rushed for 6,185 yards and 52 touchdowns, adding 509 receptions for 4,320 yards and 29 scores, in 91 games (84 starts) with the Panthers (2017-22) and 49ers (2022-23).
A three-time Pro Bowler and two-time first-team All-Pro selection, McCaffrey was rewarded with a two-year, $38 million extension this summer that runs through 2027.
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San Francisco 49ers 2024 Schedule:
Regular Season
- Monday, September 9th vs. New York Jets – 5:15 pm PDT
- Sunday, September 15th @ Minnesota Vikings – 10 am PDT
- Sunday, September 22nd – @ Los Angeles Rams – 1:25 pm PDT
- Sunday, September 29th vs. New England Patriots – 1:05 pm PDT
- Sunday, October 6th vs. Arizona Cardinals – 1:05 pm PDT
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