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Zach Wolpin

Ahead of Week 1, 49ers' Christian McCaffrey (calf) is on the injury report

After a 6-11 finish in 2024, the 49ers are eager to bounce back in 2025. They previously won the NFC West in three consecutive seasons and had 10+ wins each year. 

San Francisco failed to reach its true potential last season because the team had several long-term injuries. Most notably, All-Pro RB Christian McCaffrey missed 13 games for the 49ers. He was dealing with an Achilles tendon and PCL injury. During the 2025 offseason, McCaffrey stayed healthy for San Francisco. That was until Thursday’s injury report. Insiders reported that Christian McCaffrey was limited at practice due to a calf injury.

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