Christian McCaffrey ’s Week 1 status has cast a shadow over the 49ers ‘ otherwise confident start to the season. A sudden calf issue during practice has raised concerns, reminding fans of past setbacks and prompting head coach Kyle Shanahan to weigh his options. While McCaffrey remains optimistic about playing in Seattle, the team is prepared with a backup plan.

The 49ers running back missed Friday’s practice with a calf issue from the day before, halting his smooth training camp. Head coach Kyle Shanahan listed him as questionable for Week 1, stating, “ McCaffrey did not participate”. He declined to go into detail about McCaffrey’s injury, saying, “I’m not going to say anything about Christian, guys, or any of our players’ injuries.” After practice, McCaffrey also addresse

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