Christian McCaffrey injury update as Kyle Shanahan issues statement on 49ers star after he hurt knee in Bills loss

Christian McCaffrey, the top running back for the San Francisco 49ers, has an injury update, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.

During Sunday Night Football’s crushing road loss to the Bills, McCaffrey, 28, sustained a knee injury.

Shanahan informed reporters that McCaffrey’s season might be over due to what is thought to be a posterior cruciate ligament damage in his right knee.

“I think potentially [it’s season-ending],” he explained following San Francisco’s defeat of 35–10.

“I think PCL is usually a couple weeks, but I’m not exactly sure yet.”

On Monday, McCaffrey will go through additional tests to assess the extent of the injury and whether he can participate in any of the 49ers’ final five games of the season.

McCaffrey was hurt as he took a pitch to the right in the second quarter.

McCaffrey decided to glide down without making contact when he planted his feet to pivot upfield.

He jumped up and walked slowly to the blue injury tent after losing five yards on the play.

After a few minutes in the tent, McCaffrey and a trainer made their way to the dressing room.

At halftime, he was ruled out after initially being classified as questionable to return due to a right knee injury.

Before giving up, McCaffrey seemed to sustain an injury throughout a few plays.

Taylor Rapp, the safety for the Bills, tripped him after he had bounded up the middle for eighteen yards, forcing the running back to land hard on his right knee.

Following the play, McCaffrey left the field and returned a few plays later for the run to the right that put an end to his evening.

After recovering from an Achilles injury, the three-time Pro Bowler appeared to be ready for his greatest performance of the year.

McCaffrey ran seven times for 53 yards and grabbed two catches for 14 yards prior to the injury.

In addition, he recorded season-high rushes of 18 and 19.

After missing the majority of training camp and San Francisco’s first eight games due to Achilles tendonitis, McCaffrey played in his fourth game since his return.

Backup During his absence, McCaffrey was replaced by Jordan Mason.

Issac Guerendo, a rookie, scored the 49ers’ lone touchdown of the evening, and he ended with 13 carries for 78 yards.

The 49ers played without left tackle Trent Williams and edge rusher Nick Bosa on Sunday night after losing defensive tackle Javon Hargrave and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk to season-ending injuries.

They may be losing their chances of making the playoffs since they are 5-7 and have dropped three in a row.

In Week 14, San Francisco will play the Chicago Bears in an attempt to recover.

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