Christian McCaffrey Injury: Will He Play Week 10? (2024 Fantasy Football)

Another weekend of NFL football has arrived! Unfortunately, the injury watch for fantasy football managers is also here, and that’s certainly the case for Christian McCaffrey. Players who appear on the injury report and haven’t practiced much during the week can often lead to trepidation for managers trying to make fantasy football lineup decisions and/or waiver claims. Don’t fret, though – FantasyPros is here to provide you with all of the latest news and updates on the players who are questionable heading into this week. So, is Christian McCaffrey playing in Week 10? Here’s what we know about Christian McCaffrey’s injury and his status for Week 10. And use our Are They Playing tool to see the probability of any injured player playing this week, including Christian McCaffrey.

Fantasy Football Outlook: Will Christian McCaffrey Play Week 10?

Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) cleared to make season debut Sunday
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed that Christian McCaffrey is set to make his season debut on Sunday against the Buccaneers.

Fantasy Impact

McCaffrey remained limited at practice on Thursday. It is possible he is still eased back to some extent, but he should be in fantasy lineups.

Ari Koslow

Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) limited at practice Wednesday
Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) was a limited participant at San Francisco’s practice on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

The 49ers recently opened up McCaffrey’s 21-day practice window, and he was able to take part in Wednesday’s practice in a limited fashion. It was noted that he had ‘no pain’ during this session, which is a good sign for his Week 10 availability. Fantasy managers should keep close tabs on his status throughout the rest of the week to see if he’ll make his season debut against the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Leo Sells

Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) has practice window opened
The 49ers opened the 21-day practice window of Christian McCaffrey.

Fantasy Impact

As has been expected the past couple of weeks, McCaffrey is tracking to make his season debut on Sunday against the Buccaneers. His status will be worth monitoring at practice throughout the week.

Ari Koslow

Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) to have practice window opened next week
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said the team plans to open Christian McCaffrey’s 21-day return window next week.

Fantasy Impact

McCaffrey is expected to run through simulated practices over the bye for the 49ers next week. He continues to target a return in Week 10.

Ari Koslow

Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) ‘on pace’ to return in Week 10
Christian McCaffrey reportedly remains “on pace” to return in Week 10 against the Buccaneers.

Fantasy Impact

This has been the report on McCaffrey for the past couple of weeks now. His status will remain something to monitor in two weeks as his potential return approaches.

Ari Koslow