Christian McCaffrey, the star running back for the San Francisco 49ers, is set to be a limited participant in Thursday's practice due to a calf and Achilles injury. Despite missing the entire preseason, there is optimism regarding his availability for the Week 1 matchup against the Jets. McCaffrey was also the first overall pick in a recent ESPN fantasy mock draft, indicating his continued value in fantasy football despite concerns about his workload in the upcoming season.

• McCaffrey's injury status is worth monitoring as the season opener approaches.
• Despite injury concerns, McCaffrey remains a top fantasy pick.