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Christian McCaffrey injury and workload status

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The San Francisco 49ers implemented a workload management strategy for running back Christian McCaffrey to increase efficiency. By reducing his offensive snap count from 80% to 69% and utilizing rookie Kaelon Black for short-yardage and goal-line situations, McCaffrey’s yards per attempt rose to 4.7 from 3.9 the previous year. ~~However, McCaffrey suffered a thigh injury during the first half of~~ During a game against the Atlanta ~~Falcons.~~ Falcons on October 25, 2026, McCaffrey sustained a thigh injury. After recording 74 yards and a touchdown early in the ~~contest, he~~ contest—including a 1-yard touchdown on a fourth-down leap—he was treated in a medical tent ~~before retreating~~ and retreated to the locker ~~room.~~ room during the second quarter. Despite the injury, McCaffrey returned to the field for the second half, recording two catches for 40 yards and four carries for 29 yards. While he was sidelined, rookie Kaelon Black took over as the lead running back and scored a 30-yard touchdown. The injury occurs while the 49ers hold a 6-0 record in the NFC West, though the offense is already facing significant absences from ~~other~~ key ~~playmakers.~~ playmakers, including Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel Sr.

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