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RB Christian McCaffrey out for Vikings game as 49ers mull IR - ESPN

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. — When it comes to San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey's availability, no guesswork is needed this week.

Niners coach Kyle Shanahan on Friday officially ruled McCaffrey out for Sunday's game at the Minnesota Vikings after McCaffrey didn't feel right with limited participation in Thursday's practice.

Placing McCaffrey on injured reserve, which would mean missing at least four more games, is now a part of the conversation, according to Shanahan. «It's something we're considering now,» Shanahan said. «Yesterday was his worst day.

It's on and off, but with yesterday having the most pain. It's something we're going to be discussing together in the next 24 hours.» McCaffrey, of course, has been dealing with a calf injury and Achilles tendinitis that made him a surprise pregame scratch before Monday night's opener against the New York Jets.

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