It was a more than playable defeat for them San Francisco 49ers in their game against the Buffalo Bills. 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey’s injury problems have taken another devastating turn. The All-Pro suffered a PCL injury in Sunday’s loss to the Buffalo Billswhich raises significant doubts about his availability for the remainder of the 2024 season.

Christian McCaffrey’s injury threatens to sideline him for the remainder of the 2024 season

McCaffrey, known for his dynamic playmaking abilities, was injured in the second quarter when he stepped awkwardly while swinging left on a snow-covered field. The injury resulted in a 5-yard loss, and McCaffrey immediately went to the ground and required medical attention on the sideline. He was later ruled out for the remainder of the game after halftime.

After the game: 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan revealed that McCaffrey had suffered a PCL injury and there were growing concerns about his ability to return this season. As Shanahan put it, it felt like a “nightmare” for the team, especially given McCaffrey’s recent strong performance in practice. “It was frustrating,” Shanahan shared. “He had a great week of training and I could feel his urgency and everything. I thought it came out great and looked really good. Shanahan also mentioned his concern for McCaffrey, saying, “I suspect he got hurt in that game… it hurt him and it was hard on our team that that happened to him.”

According to Bills reporter Sal Capaccio, after the injury, McCaffrey was seen walking very slowly on crutches and wearing a large brace on his right knee. ESPN also reported that McCaffrey would undergo an MRI to assess the severity of the injury. The running back had already missed the first eight games of the season due to bilateral Achilles tendonitis, making his potential extended absence even more devastating for the 49ers.
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McCaffrey signed a two-year, $38 million extension in June, securing his place with San Francisco through the 2027 season. With a whopping $16.2 million due next year, this injury could have a significant impact on the 49ers’ plans for 2024 and beyond.