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Christian McCaffrey is 49ers’ latest star to enter injury tent

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Webeck, E. (2026, October 25). Christian McCaffrey is 49ers’ latest star to enter injury tent. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/25/sports/christian-mccaffrey-leaves-49ers-game-vs-falcons-with-thigh-injury/

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Christian McCaffrey of the San Francisco 49ers left Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons due to a thigh injury early in the second quarter and did not return, joining other injured stars on his team. Before exiting, McCaffrey had contributed significantly with three receptions for 74 yards and a touchdown along with four rushing attempts. The absence of McCaffrey further strained an already depleted offensive lineup that was missing key receivers like Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel.

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Christian McCaffrey, a key player for the San Francisco 49ers, became the latest star to suffer an injury during their game against the Atlanta Falcons on October 25, 2026. McCaffrey was deemed questionable to return after sustaining a thigh injury early in the second quarter and spent time receiving treatment both in the medical tent and on the sideline. Despite his absence later in the half, the 49ers maintained an early lead of 14-9 thanks in part to contributions from backup players like Kaelon Black, who scored a touchdown running for 30 yards. The injury added further strain to San Francisco’s offense, which was already missing several top receivers including Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel.

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Christian McCaffrey is the latest 49ers star to enter the injury tent. asserted

McCaffrey → enter → tent

Just about the only healthy playmaker left on San Francisco’s offense Sunday against the Falcons was deemed questionable to return with a thigh injury early in the second quarter. asserted

playmaker → leave → quarter

McCaffrey jogged into the tunnel about five minutes before halftime after spending the majority of the period getting treatment in the medical tent. asserted

McCaffrey → jog → tent

McCaffrey appeared to get banged up as he handled a heavy load on the 49ers’ first two drives, taking four handoffs and hauling in three passes for 74 yards and a touchdown. asserted

he → appear → yards

He was spotted using a massage gun on his thigh between snaps and remained on the sideline for the entirety of their third drive before heading into the injury tent. asserted

He → spot → tent

Without Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel or any of their top four receivers, McCaffrey and tight end George Kittle were Brock Purdy’s top remaining weapons. asserted

McCaffrey → remain → receivers

More than halfway into the second quarter, none of the 49ers’ four active wideouts — Brandin Cooks, Jordan Watkins, Christian Kirk and Jacob Cowing — had recorded a single target, let alone a catch. asserted

none → record → target

Yet, San Francisco was able to move the ball for an early 14-9 lead, largely thanks to the early contributions from McCaffrey and Kaelon Black, who broke off a 30-yard touchdown run while the 49ers’ No. 1 running back was sidelined. asserted

back → move → run

Christian McCaffrey is 49ers’ latest star to enter injury tent

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