ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that Christian McCaffrey avoided a long-term injury on Sunday against the Cleveland Browns. The San Francisco 49ers running back might even be suited up on Monday night against the Minnesota Vikings despite suffering an oblique/rib injury.
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The same applies to wide receiver Deebo Samuel (shoulder) and tackle Trent Williams (ankle). All three 49ers stars are in play for the Week 7 clash.
Before Schefter's report, one 49ers insider provided a notable update on McCaffrey's injury.
"As I understand it, Christian McCaffrey's injury is more of a pain-tolerance thing," Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area wrote on social media. "The extra day helps."
As I understand it, Christian McCaffrey's injury is more of a pain-tolerance thing. The extra day helps. At this point, it's not out of the question McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel and Trent Williams can all be available for MNF vs. the Vikings. https://t.co/A0Dpu3Ny4m
— Matt Maiocco (Threads @maiocconbcs) (@MaioccoNBCS) October 17, 2023
The 49ers have shifted their entire practice schedule by one day because their next game is on Monday night instead of Sunday. The team will hold its first practice on Thursday, followed by sessions on Friday and Saturday. They will then board a plane to Minneapolis ahead of the game at U.S. Bank Stadium.
McCaffrey tried to return to Sunday's game after sustaining the injury in the third quarter, but he had to exit again after just one play. Jordan Mason and Elijah Mitchell took over in the backfield during McCaffrey's absence against the Browns and will vie for playing time against the Vikings if McCaffrey cannot go.
