Christian McCaffrey is ready for prime time.
McCaffrey is active for the San Francisco 49ers’ Monday night game against the host Minnesota Vikings despite an oblique injury.
CMC left the 49ers’ Week 6 loss to the Cleveland Browns early due to the injury but returned to practice and was limited Friday and Saturday en route to drawing a questionable designation.
McCaffrey’s been exceptional so far in 2023, so having him available is likely a relief for the Niners. It’s an even more crucial development, considering San Francisco will be without Deebo Samuel, who was ruled out Saturday with a shoulder injury, and left tackle Trent Williams.
Heading into the game, McCaffrey has scored at least one touchdown from scrimmage in every game this season, tying the all-time record. Throughout this season, McCaffrey has run a league-leading 553 yards, made seven rushing touchdowns, and caught two touchdown passes.
McCaffrey’s averaging 22.2 touches per game. Whether he can maintain that workload with his injury or if more reps will be had by Elijah Mitchell and Jordan Mason will be worth monitoring.
However, leading up to Monday night, everything is positive regarding CMC and the Niners.
The game between the 49ers (5-1) and Vikings (2-4) starts at 8:15 p.m. ET.
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