There still is a chance Christian McCaffrey suits up for the 49ers’ prime-time clash against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday.
NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco reported Tuesday that McCaffrey’s oblique/ribs injury is "more of a pain tolerance thing." An extra day of rest before “Monday Night Football” should benefit the 49ers star running back.
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McCaffrey sustained the injury in San Francisco’s 19-17 loss to the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. He did not play in the fourth quarter as he nursed the injury on the sidelines, giving the backfield duties to Jordan Mason and Elijah Mitchell.
San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that the 49ers were waiting on McCaffrey's MRI results to determine the extent of the injury.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Tuesday, citing sources, that McCaffrey's injury -- along with other 49ers players Deebo Samuel (shoulder) and Trent Williams (ankle) -- is not considered a long-term issue. All three players could play Monday in Minnesota.
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The 49ers are off Wednesday but return to practice Thursday to prepare for the 2-4 Vikings. McCaffrey's status for Monday should become clearer as the week progresses.