Christian McCaffrey

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) “has been ramping up” for a return in early-November.

Per Rapoport, McCaffrey has been running on flat ground, and there have been no concerns regarding his rehab. With the 49ers on a Week 9 bye, it sounds like Week 10 continues to be the targeted return date for McCaffrey. Injuries have marred this 49ers offense all season, with the likely loss of Brandon Aiyuk (knee) just being the latest to befall them. Assuming McCaffrey is healthy and back to his old ways when he returns, the 49ers will have a much-needed piece back in the fold for the stretch run of the regular season.