49ers insider on when Christian McCaffrey could return

The San Francisco 49ers are dealing with several injuries to its offense, including star running back Christian McCaffrey.

NBC Sports’ 49ers insider Rod Brooks joined The Drive Guys this week to share his observations from San Francisco’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, contemplate when McCaffrey could return from his injury, and much more.

Plus, Brooks discusses whether the 49ers should look to acquire a wide receiver in light of Brandon Aiyuk’s season-ending injury.

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The San Francisco 49ers continue to get bitten by the injury bug.

As Deebo Samuel recovers from pneumonia, star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has been lost for the rest of the season due to a torn ACL and MCL. This adds to a long list of 49ers injuries that already includes All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey (Achilles), who has yet to make his 2024 season debut.

During Tuesday morning’s edition of The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross, former NFL quarterback Sean Salisbury joined the show to share his thoughts on the San Francisco 49ers’ recent loss to Kansas City, explain how hard it is for Brock Purdy to navigate the injuries in the offense and much more.

Former NFL QB on how Brock Purdy, 49ers can weather injuries

San Francisco 49ers 2024 Schedule

Regular Season

• Sunday, October 27th vs. Dallas Cowboys [SNF] – 5:20 pm PDT
• Week 9 Bye Week
• Sunday, November 10th @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers – 10 am PST
• Sunday, November 17th vs. Seattle Seahawks – 1:05 pm PST
• Sunday, November 24th @ Green Bay Packers – 1:25 pm PST

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