Heading into Week 1 action, there have been a lot of questions about the playing status of San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey.

McCaffrey has been dealing with a calf injury this week leading up to the 49ers' NFC West showdown against the Seattle Seahawks. Fans have been anxiously awaiting final word about whether or not he will be able to play.

That question has now been answered.

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According to a report from ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, McCaffrey will play against the Seahawks. That is a huge relief for San Francisco as the team looks to get back on track after missing the playoffs last season.

Here is what Schefter had to share about McCaffrey in his report on X.

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