Dealing with mild hamstring strain
McCaffrey is dealing with a mild hamstring strain rather than a quadriceps injury, and the 49ers believe he'll be ready following the team's Week 8 bye, David Lombardi of SF Standard reports.
After McCaffrey briefly exited Sunday's loss to Atlanta with what had been described as a thigh issue, this update offers more clarity on the injury and a favorable outlook. The timing of the 49ers' bye gives the veteran running back added recovery time ahead of their next game in Week 9 versus the Raiders, though his practice status will still be worth monitoring once San Francisco returns to work. Kaelon Black will be a priority add off waivers considering CMC's injury history.
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Deebo Samuel Sr.
Eyes Week 9 return
Samuel (hamstring) has a chance to return following the 49ers' Week 8 bye, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
De'Zhaun Stribling
Remains on track for December return
Stribling (ankle) remains on track to return in December, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.
Mike Evans
Expected back after bye week
Evans (Achilles) is expected to return after San Francisco's Week 8 bye, David Lombardi of SF Standard reports.
Brock Purdy
Pair of picks in Week 7 loss
Purdy completed 27 of 40 passes for 288 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions and added two carries for five yards in the 49ers' 29-20 loss to the Falcons on Sunday.
Kyle Juszczyk
Secures touchdown catch in loss
Juszczyk caught all three of his targets for 11 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 29-20 loss to Atlanta.
Eddy Piñeiro
No FGAs in loss
Pineiro did not attempt a field goal while going 2-for-3 on PATs in Sunday's 26-20 loss to the Falcons.
Jordan Watkins
Solid numbers in Week 7 loss
Watkins brought in three of six targets for 56 yards in the 49ers' 29-20 loss to the Falcons on Sunday.
Kaelon Black
Efficient with expanded opportunity
Black rushed 12 times for 63 yards and a touchdown and brought in one of three targets for minus-4 yards in the 49ers' 29-20 loss to the Falcons on Sunday. He also lost a fumble and returned one kickoff for 34 yards.
George Kittle
Critical fumble in Week 7 loss
Kittle brought in eight of 10 targets for 88 yards and lost a fumble in the 49ers' 29-20 loss to the Falcons on Sunday.
Christian McCaffrey
Navigates injury in Week 7 loss
McCaffrey rushed seven times for 39 yards and a touchdown and brought in six of seven targets for 61 yards in the 49ers' 29-20 loss to the Falcons on Sunday.