Kyle Shanahan says 49ers’ Christian McCaffrey would have played in Week 1 if it was a playoff game

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In the aftermath of his team’s impressive season-opening win over the New York Jets, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan has spent more time clarifying the status of Christian McCaffrey than he has discussing San Francisco’s impressive 32-19 win.

Shanahan, who shot down a report stating that McCaffrey would probably not play in Week 2, also told reporters on Tuesday that his star running back would have faced the Jets if it would have been a playoff game, via Pro Football Talk. Shanahan ultimately decided to give McCaffrey the night off as he continues to work his way through calf and Achilles injuries. He was initially labeled as questionable to play in Monday night’s game. 

Shanahan’s decision proved to be the right one. With McCaffrey watching and out of harm’s way, his backup, Jordan Mason, gashed the Jets’ formidable defense to the tune of 147 yards and a score on 28 carries. In all, the 49ers rumbled for 180…

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Author : Bryan DeArdo

Publish date : 2024-09-10 20:01:21

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