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San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey was ruled out of the game against the Buffalo Bills due to a right knee injury sustained in the second quarter. McCaffrey had shown promise early in the game, recording 53 rushing yards and 14 receiving yards before the injury forced him to leave. An MRI is scheduled for Monday to assess the extent of the injury. This marks a setback for McCaffrey, who was gradually returning to form after a lengthy absence due to Achilles tendinitis.
- McCaffrey's injury is a significant concern for the 49ers as he was just starting to regain his form.
- The team will await MRI results to determine the severity of the injury.
Christian McCaffrey | RB
Injury
Week 13
2 receptions
2 targets
14 rec yards
7 carries
53 rush yards
- McCaffrey had a promising start to the game with 53 rushing yards and 14 receiving yards before being ruled out.
- He was showing signs of improvement after returning from Achilles tendinitis.
San Francisco 49ers
- The 49ers will need to adjust their offensive strategy in McCaffrey's absence.
- With McCaffrey out, other running backs will need to step up to maintain the team's performance.
Buffalo Bills
- The Bills' defense successfully limited McCaffrey's impact before his injury.
- Buffalo will look to capitalize on any potential weaknesses in the 49ers' offense without McCaffrey.