CMC still finding ‘groove’ after busy 49ers return vs. Bucs

TAMPA, Fla. — The 49ers did not exactly ease Christian McCaffrey back into the action. Instead, he hit the ground running. After playing the bulk of the San Francisco's offensive snaps and getting 19 touches, the running back said he did not feel as if he got banged up in the aftermath of the 49ers' 23-20 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. "I feel pretty good," McCaffrey said. "I thought I was going to be more sore, but we'll see how I feel tomorrow. I never like saying anything until you wake up." CMC shares a humble yet encouraging assessment of his first game back pic.twitter.com/R0fbnpomVN— 49ers on NBCS (@NBCS49ers) November 10, 2024 McCaffrey started and played the first 11 snaps of the game before getting his first break to the sideline. He took a handoff on the first play from scrimmage and gained 6 yards over the left end. He finished the day with 39 yards on 13 carries while adding six receptions for 68 yards. Nice to have ya back, CMC pic.twitter.com/tnHfCUVLUt— NFL (@NFL) November 10, 2024 McCaffrey might have been a big factor on the 49ers' game-winning drive without even touching the ball. McCaffrey was kept in for pass protection. Quarterback Brock Purdy...