Christian McCaffrey

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport said Christian McCaffrey is still on pace to return in Week 10 against the Buccaneers.

The 49ers now head into their Week 9 bye, but per Rapoport, McCaffrey is expected to participate in a “bonus practice” the team is holding during its bye. He also notes that McCaffrey is still “ramping up” for his return to the field. It’s all very familiar territory at this point, as this has long been rumored as the return date for CMC if all goes well. With Jordan Mason again dealing with a shoulder injury, McCaffrey’s return becomes all the more vital for the Niners.