San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey faces another injury setback, having sustained a knee injury during the second quarter of the Sunday Night Football matchup against the Buffalo Bills. The injury occurred after he received a toss from quarterback Brock Purdy and was subsequently ruled out for the remainder of the game.
During the play, McCaffrey appeared to be in visible pain and was seen hobbling off the field towards the team’s medical tent with 11:23 left in the second quarter. After further evaluation, he was escorted to the locker room shortly after, recording nine touches for 67 yards from scrimmage before the incident. The 49ers initially listed him as questionable before officially declaring him out at the start of the second half.
This unfortunate development comes amid a challenging 2024 season for McCaffrey, who had already missed the first eight games due to calf and Achilles injuries and was placed on injured reserve at the outset of the season. Nevertheless, he had shown some promising performance with 149 rushing yards and 132 receiving yards over the first three games prior to this latest injury.
While this news presents another hurdle for both McCaffrey and the 49ers, fans and players alike are encouraged to see how the team rallies together in his absence. The hope remains that McCaffrey can return to form and contribute to the team’s success as the season progresses. With determination and support, there’s optimism for his recovery and a brighter path ahead in the season.