McCaffrey has no injury concerns after early exit in 49ers’ win

SANTA CLARA — All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey took himself out of the 49ers' NFC Championship Game during a crucial time because he did not want to take any chances. More than an hour after the 49ers' victory over the Detroit Lions, McCaffrey said his right shoulder felt just fine. Coach Kyle Shanahan on Monday opened a call with Bay Area reporters with an updated injury report, and McCaffrey was not included on the short list. Tight end George Kittle (toe) and cornerback Ambry Thomas (ankle) are day to day, Shanahan said. The 49ers will not practice Tuesday or Wednesday. Then, they will go through practices on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Kittle and Thomas are likely to be the only players not available for full participation. Both are expected to be fine for the week leading up to the Super Bowl. The 49ers rallied from a 17-point halftime deficit Sunday night to defeat the Lions, 34-31, in the NFC Championship Game at Levi's Stadium and advance to Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas. The 49ers led 27-24 with less than four minutes remaining when McCaffrey blasted around right end for a 25-yard gain to the Detroit 3-yard line. Lions safety Kirby Joseph upended McCaffrey at...