The San Francisco 49ers have been dealt a huge boost ahead of their playoff run, with star running back Christian McCaffrey expected to return for the team’s postseason campaign. McCaffrey, who missed the 49ers’ regular-season finale against the Seattle Seahawks due to a high ankle sprain, is expected to be ready to go for the team’s first playoff game.
McCaffrey has been one of the most productive players in the NFL this season, leading the league in both rushing yards and total touchdowns. His presence in the 49ers’ backfield will be a huge boost for the team as they look to make a deep run in the playoffs.
The 49ers have been without McCaffrey since Week 15, when he suffered the ankle injury against the Dallas Cowboys. Since then, the team has relied on backup running backs Jeff Wilson Jr. and JaMycal Hasty to fill the void left by McCaffrey. However, with McCaffrey now likely to return, the 49ers should have one of the most potent rushing attacks in the league.
McCaffrey’s return will also be a huge boost for quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, who has struggled in recent weeks without his star running back. Garoppolo has thrown just two touchdown passes in the last three games, and his completion percentage has dropped from 70.1 percent to 63.3 percent without McCaffrey in the lineup.
The 49ers will be hoping that McCaffrey can make an immediate impact when he returns for the playoffs. With his presence in the backfield, the 49ers will have a much better chance of making a deep run in the postseason.
