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        Christian McCaffrey Injury History & Analysis

        Christian McCaffrey's Injury Guide

        Very High Risk

        Chance of Injury in 2025

        94%

        % chance misses at least 2 quarters

        Chance of Injury per Game

        15.3%

        1- 17√1-% Inj/Season

        Projected Games Missed 2025

        2.62

        Durability

        2.80

        Ability to produce despire relatively minor injuries. 5 being most durable

        Injury analysis powered by Draft Sharks Injury Guide, formerly Sports Injury Predictor

        Christian McCaffrey's Injury Status

        Week Status:

        Not declared

        Injury Predictor Calf

        12:05am EDT 09/05/25

        McCaffrey had a rest day on Wednesday. He will likely play.

        Wed Practice Thur Practice Fri Practice Week Status Likely to play? Game Status
        DNP - - - High -

        Christian McCaffrey Injury History

        Date League Injury Games Missed Details
        Sep 4, 2025
        NFL Leg Calf Pull
        Grade 1
        - McCaffrey was limited at the 49ers' practice due to a calf injury ahead of the season opener game
        Dec 1, 2024
        NFL Knee PCL Sprain
        Grade 2
        5 McCaffrey suffered a PCL sprain in his right knee during Week 13's loss to the Bills. McCaffrey missed the rest of the regular season.
        Aug 4, 2024
        NFL Pedal Achilles Sprain
        Grade 2
        8 McCaffrey missed Week 1 of 2024 then went on IR with Achilles Tendinitis in both feet.
        Dec 31, 2023
        NFL Leg Calf Strain
        Grade 1
        1 McCaffrey suffered a strained calf in Week 17 vs. the Commanders.
        Oct 15, 2023
        NFL Chest Rib Sprain/Pull
        Unspecified Grade 1
        - McCaffrey left Week 6 vs. the Browns in the third quarter due to an oblique injury.
        Nov 28, 2021
        NFL Pedal Ankle Sprain
        Grade 2
        5 McCaffrey rolled his left ankle in Week 12's loss to the Dolphins. He was placed on injured reserve Monday and has been ruled out for the remainder of the season.
        Sep 23, 2021
        NFL Thigh Hamstring Strain
        Grade 2
        5 McCaffrey suffered a strained hamstring in Week 3's Panthers win over the Texans. He missed five games.
        Dec 9, 2020
        NFL Thigh Glute Strain
        Grade 1
        4 McCaffrey's thigh tightened up ahead of Week 14 game. He missed 4 games due to that injury.
        Nov 8, 2020
        NFL Shoulder A/C Joint Sprain
        Grade 1
        4 McCaffrey injured his shoulder on the last drive of Week 9's loss to the Chiefs. He missed 4 games
        Sep 20, 2020
        NFL Pedal Ankle (high) Sprain
        Grade 3
        6 McCaffrey suffered a right high-ankle sprain during Week 2's loss to the Buccaneers and missed six games
        Oct 8, 2016
        Non-NFL Inguinal Hip Pull
        Grade 1
        1 McCaffrey missed 1 game (vs. Notre Dame).
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        Christian McCaffrey Injury News

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        8:08pm UTC 8/19/25

        Isaac Guerendo Returns To Practice Tuesday

        49ers’ second-string RB Isaac Guerendo returned to practice on Tuesday, according to Nick Wagoner of ESPN. Guerendo had been sidelined for multiple weeks with a shoulder injury.

        Niners HC Kyle Shanahan told reporters Monday that all the team's "ACL guys" -- in the words of The Athletic's Matt Barrows -- are on track to return around Week 6. That includes WR Brandon Aiyuk, of course.

        San Francisco rookie RB Jordan James suffered a broken finger and will miss a few weeks, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic.

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        Christian McCaffrey

        Christian McCaffrey
        Player Profile

        RB SF

        Height

        5'11"

        Weight

        210 lbs.

        Experience

        8 yrs.

        Bye

        14

        Birthday

        Jun 07, 1996

        Age

        29.3

        College

        Stanford

        NFL Draft Pick

        2017 - Rd 1, Pk 8

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