“Shocking Injury Update on Christian McCaffrey Leaves NFL Fans Stunned!”

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has been ruled out for Week 1 against the New York Jets after being listed as questionable due to a calf/Achilles issue during practice. NFL insiders Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport broke the news just an hour before kickoff at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. This update comes despite McCaffrey’s confident response earlier in the week when asked if he had any doubts about playing, simply replying “no.” Leading up to the game, McCaffrey expressed optimism about handling his usual workload in the season opener during an interview with ESPN.

McCaffrey was a key figure in the 49ers’ 2023 Super Bowl run, earning AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year honors, leading the league in rushing yards, and receiving his third All-Pro selection. In his absence, the 49ers will turn to third-year running back Jordan Mason, who has rushed for 464 yards and four touchdowns on 83 carries over his two seasons with the team.

Despite the setback, the 49ers remain 3.5-point favorites over the Jets, led by Aaron Rodgers, with ESPN giving San Francisco a 63.1% chance of winning.