Christian McCaffrey

Veteran RB Christian McCaffrey was not present at the start of the San Francisco 49ers’ voluntary OTAs.

Fantasy Impact

Considering they are voluntary workouts, it shouldn’t be seen as a major concern yet. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said he did not know the reason McCaffrey wasn’t present. However, money is not likely to be the issue, as he is still on his large contract he was given by the Carolina Panthers.

49ers' coach Kyle Shanahan said that Christian McCaffrey is not dealing with a quad injury.

Fantasy Impact

McCaffrey was seen on the sideline this past weekend getting his quad worked on. "...But that’s just what Christian to me always does," Shanahan told reporters. "He’s always working on his body and stuff. I was told nothing about his quad.” He still finished the game rushing for 128 yards and two touchdowns in the win over the Packers.

San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey is set to miss the team's regular-season finale due to his mild calf strain.

Fantasy Impact

McCaffrey has helped fantasy managers dominate weeks all season long, finishing the year with 2,023 yards and 21 touchdowns in 16 games. This was expected, even if McCaffrey wasn't dealing with a minor injury, but with a week off and a first-round bye at their disposal, McCaffrey has plenty of time to heal up for a playoff run. Elijah Mitchell and Jordan Mason will likely command the backfield in Week 18.

Christian McCaffrey is reportedly dealing with a calf strain that he suffered in Sunday's win against the Commanders.

Fantasy Impact

McCaffrey was seen getting his calf worked on in the fourth quarter on Sunday which led to a lot of work for Elijah Mitchell. That could remain the case in Week 18 if the 49ers' sit McCaffrey with them having nothing to play for.

Christian McCaffrey ran for 64 yards on 14 carries in the 49ers' 27-10 win over the Commanders. He also caught 4-of-5 targets for an additional 27 yards through the air.

Fantasy Impact

McCaffrey reportedly injured his calf late in the game, which led to Elijah Mitchell playing for most of the final quarter. We could see the 49ers sit McCaffrey next week.