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Christian McCaffrey leaves game with non-contact injury

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Renzo Pocholo Salao | Last updated Dec 1, 2024 9:21 PM ET

San Francisco 49ers fans held their collective breath Sunday when Christian McCaffrey went down with a non-contact injury in a game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y.

McCaffrey rushed to the right after receiving a pitch in the backfield. But the 49ers running back went down well before any Bills defenders were able to touch him.

Here’s the play on which Christian McCaffrey injured his knee: pic.twitter.com/r4X28vx6rV

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 2, 2024

A replay from a different angle showed McCaffrey’s left leg seemingly buckle after taking a big step.

Asking Christian mccaffrey to play in the snow fresh off an injured Achilles is wild when you think about it pic.twitter.com/gcwcJ1ba2H

— John (@iam_johnw) December 2, 2024

McCaffrey immediately went into the blue tent for what the 49ers have labeled a knee injury. The All-Pro running back had missed the 49ers’ first eight games this season with an Achilles injury.

The 49ers entered Sunday needing every win they can get given their mediocre 5-6 record. Losing McCaffrey for any amount of time would severely hamper San Francisco’s playoff chances.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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