San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey is currently in Germany consulting with a specialist regarding his ongoing Achilles tendinitis. Coach Kyle Shanahan indicated that McCaffrey's recovery process is taking longer than expected, with the possibility of him being sidelined for six weeks or more. Meanwhile, Jordan Mason is expected to take over the backfield duties during McCaffrey's absence.
- McCaffrey's Achilles injury is serious enough to warrant a visit to a specialist.
- Expectations are that he will miss at least six weeks.
- Jordan Mason will be the primary running back for the 49ers in McCaffrey's absence.
Christian McCaffrey | RB
Injury
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- Visiting a specialist in Germany for Achilles tendinitis.
- Expected to miss at least six weeks.
- Could be placed on injured reserve, missing a minimum of four games.
San Francisco 49ers
- Will rely on Jordan Mason as the starting running back while McCaffrey is out.
- Need to adjust their offensive strategy to accommodate the absence of their star running back.