Is Christian McCaffrey Playing vs Seahawks? All About 49ers RB’s Calf Injury

Christian McCaffrey is a key part of the 49ers’ offense, so when news of his calf injury surfaced, it quickly became a major concern. He was listed as questionable, had limited practice, and then got downgraded, making the season opener in Seattle feel uncertain before it even began. But then came the image that flipped the script.

On Friday, McCaffrey was seen running on a side field, smooth strides, no limp. He told SF Standard’s David Lombardi he “feels great physically” and called the injury “minor.” If you know CMC, you know how it goes: pain shows up, but he doesn’t flinch. Players like him don’t sit.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport doubled down, saying McCaffrey is “expected to suit up barring setback.” Which means unless something goes wrong in warmups, he’s in. Still, the NFL thrives on suspense. His status won’t be locked until 90 minutes before kickoff at 1:05 PM PT. And that leaves an entire fanbase on edge.

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— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) September 6, 2025

The stakes are obvious. In 2023, McCaffrey rushed for 1,459 yards on 272 carries, added 564 yards receiving, and led the league in scrimmage yards with 2,023. He scored 21 total touchdowns, carried the 49ers to another NFC Championship push, and reminded everyone why defenses game-plan around him every single week. Fast forward to 2024. Four games in, he’s already logged 348 yards from scrimmage with 15 catches and 50 carries. No touchdowns yet. No explosion plays by his standard. And now, a calf injury enters the picture.

Career-wise, the numbers speak louder than any report. In 95 games, McCaffrey has stacked 10,853 yards from scrimmage and 81 touchdowns. He’s fumbled just 13 times in nearly 1,900 touches. Those are Hall of Fame fingerprints. And that’s exactly why even the word “questionable” sends shockwaves through San Francisco.

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