San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) is active for Week 10's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Fantasy Spin: McCaffrey, the top overall pick in many fantasy football leagues this year, is finally making his long-awaited season debut this afternoon. Even though McCaffrey said he feels like his old self, don't be surprised if the 49ers give him a lighter workload than normal as he works his way back into game shape. He is typically a high-end RB1 option when healthy but he may be more of a flex option this week with elite upside.

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San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) is officially active for Week 10 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He had been listed as questionable but was widely expected to play after the Niners activated him from injured reserve on Saturday. The star running back has not yet appeared in a game this season, so Sunday represents his much-anticipated return. Many fantasy managers who selected McCaffrey with the 1.01 pick in fantasy drafts felt betrayed by his long absence, but now, he has a chance to make it up with a strong stretch throughout the second half of the season. In case he has a reduced workload, McCaffrey ranks as a low-end RB1 in his first game back. In future weeks, though, he'll likely rank among the top three running backs, joining the conversation with Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry.

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San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) will suit up for the Week 10 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. McCaffrey is set to make his season debut after missing the few first months due to a lingering Achilles issue. The return of McCaffrey should mean that Jordan Mason falls into the backup role which will decrease his value. There was uncertainty around how many snaps McCaffrey would play during his first game. It doesn't sound like he's going to be limited, so fantasy managers can get McCaffrey back in their lineups ahead of this Week 10 matchup.

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According to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport, San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) will make his 2024-25 debut on Sunday against the Bucs. The 28-year-old hasn't played all season while dealing with bilateral Achilles injuries. But fantasy managers will finally get him back in Week 10. Although there's a chance he could see fewer snaps than usual, there's no way anyone should keep him out of their fantasy lineups. McCaffrey's expected return will cause Jordan Mason's fantasy ceiling to come crashing down. Still, Mason is worth holding on to for insurance purposes, considering McCaffrey has had issues staying off the injury report over the years.

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San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) was activated off injured reserve on Saturday, Nov. 9.

Fantasy Spin: This was expected after head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Friday that McCaffrey was "good to go." The concern, however, is that McCaffrey won't get a full workload in his first game back, which makes him a risky play. Typically an RB1, McCaffrey should be considered more of a flex option with elite upside this week.

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San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (Achilles), who is listed as questionable to play in Week 10 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, said he feels great and is ready to make his 2024 debut on Sunday. McCaffrey missed the first eight games with bilateral Achilles tendonitis but completed his first full week of practice and will be activated from Injured Reserve on Saturday. CMC also dealt with a calf strain in early August and missed most of training camp in the summer. Now that the reigning Offensive Player of the Year is back, fantasy managers want to know how effective he'll be against Tampa and how much work he'll get. While McCaffrey should operate as San Fran's lead back on Sunday, he'll more than likely have his workload monitored, which will make him a more risky RB1. Jordan Mason will now lose most of his fantasy value as he reverts to a backup role.

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The San Francisco 49ers officially listed running back Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) as questionable for the Week 10 game this Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Friday's final injury report. However, head coach Kyle Shanahan said that McCaffrey will be activated from Injured Reserve on Saturday and should be good to go. Last year's rushing leader is dealing with Achilles tendinitis in both of his legs that has sidelined him all year to this point. While fantasy managers have to be ecstatic that they will finally be able to put the 28-year-old All-Pro in their starting lineups, you should also temper expectations somewhat, as it would be a surprise if the Niners didn't play it safe from a workload perspective in his 2024 debut. Still, we aren't recommending that anyone sit McCaffrey if he's active. Jordan Mason will revert to backup duties and loses most of his fantasy value.

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San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) was a full participant in practice on Friday, Nov. 8, after being limited the two days prior and is questionable for Week 10. Head coach Kyle Shanahan did say, however, that McCaffrey is 'good to go.'

Fantasy Spin: McCaffrey will suit up despite the questionable tag, but it remains to be seen if he'll get a full workload right off the bat or if he'll split work with Jordan Mason. Typically an RB1, temper expectations with McCaffrey to more of a flex option with elite upside until we know how much work he's going to take on.

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San Francisco 49ers WR Chris Conley (hamstring), DT Kevin Givens (groin) and CB Charvarius Ward (personal) did not practice on Friday, Nov. 8, and were ruled out for Week 10. Also, DE Yetur Gross-Matos (knee) was limited but was ruled out, DE Nick Bosa (hip), OG Jon Feliciano (knee), S Malik Mustapha (calf) and WR Deebo Samuel (rib, oblique) were limited and are questionable, RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) practiced in full but is questionable and OT Trent Williams (rest), WR Jauan Jennings (hip), PK Jake Moody (ankle), P Mitch Wishnowsky (back), CB Renardo Green (ankle), RB Jordan Mason (shoulder), LB Dee Winters (concussion) and QB Brandon Allen (finger) practiced in full and carry no designation.

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San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) is expected to be available for the Week 10 game as long as he does not suffer a setback, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.

Fantasy Spin: McCaffrey has not played yet this season because of the injury, so he probably will see a limited workload if he is cleared to play. He likely will be involved in both the running and passing game and should still be a starting option in all fantasy leagues.

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San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) is expected to make his 2024 season debut on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 10, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. The 49ers are coming off their bye and McCaffrey has been pain-free after two straight limited practices on Wednesday and Thursday. Achilles tendonitis in both of his legs has kept CMC out all year to this point, so fantasy managers that likely drafted him first overall will finally be able to deploy him this weekend, albeit as a more volatile RB1 than usual with the Niners likely to be mindful of his workload in his debut. Jordan Mason (shoulder), who was a must-start RB1 in fantasy with McCaffrey sidelined the first eight weeks, will take a huge hit in value with last year's leading rusher returning to the fold for the 49ers.

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San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) was limited in practice on Thursday for the second straight day this week as he tries to make his 2024 debut in Week 10 this Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It was reported on Wednesday that McCaffrey was pain-free while putting in a limited session. CMC hasn't officially been activated from Injured Reserve, but that's expected to come later this week in order to debut this weekend. Because there's a chance the Niners ease the All-Pro RB into the fold on Sunday versus Tampa Bay, he'll be a more volatile low-end RB1 for fantasy managers that have been stashing the talented back all year. Jordan Mason (shoulder) has been practicing in full this week, so he looks more than ready to help shoulder the load for CMC if he makes his return in Week 10.

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San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 7.

Fantasy Spin: The 49ers have been optimistic about McCaffrey's availability for Week 10 and likely will be active for the game if he is activated from the Reserve/Injured list before the game. He may not be able to handle his normal workload right away but should still be a starting option in all leagues if he is active.

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San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) was limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 6.

Fantasy Spin: The 49ers are optimistic about McCaffrey's availability for Week 10, but fantasy players will know more later in the week. It is not known if he will be able to handle his normal workload but should still see enough touches to be a starting option in leagues.

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San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan told reports that running back Christian McCaffrey (Achilles/calf) did not experience any pain issues or setbacks in his return to practice this week. The 49ers opened McCaffrey's 21-day practice window this week. It appears that the star running back is on track to make his season debut after suffering his injury during training camp. With McCaffrey likely back in Week 10, fantasy managers will be ecstatic to have the consensus No. 1 overall pick back in their lineups. The 49ers backup running backs stepped up admirably in McCaffrey's absence. However, neither Jordan Mason nor Isaac Guerendo has delivered much in the way of fantasy value since week four with the exception of Guerendo's 19.2-point Week 8. With McCaffrey likely to return in Week 10 in Tampa Bay, both players should be relegated to benches. However, McCaffrey is unlikely to play a full allotment of snaps in his first week back and is at risk of reinjury. As such, hold on to Mason and Guerendo for the time being.

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San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) was designated to return to practice Monday, Nov. 4.

Fantasy Spin: At long last, McCaffrey will return to starting lineups at some point within the next 21 days. There's a strong chance he is activated for the Week 10 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While there is risk of re-injury, it will be difficult for fantasy managers to keep him out of lineups once he's officially acitvated.

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The NFL's Adam Schefter reports that the San Francisco 49ers have opened the 21-day practice window for star running back Christian McCaffrey (Achilles). Finally, some good news. McCaffrey has yet to appear in a game this season, but, per Schefter, he is tracking to play this Sunday when the team lines up against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Stanford alum would not likely handle a full workload if he suits up. Still, it's excellent news for the 49ers and fantasy managers, as he'll be a boon on the field and in fantasy lineups. Keep an eye on his status over the next few days, but things are looking up for the 28-year-old heading into Week 10. If he plays, he'll get one of the better matchups of the weekend against a Buccaneers squad that's allowed the most yards per carry to their opponents in 2024 (5.2).

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San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) is expected to hit it hard in practice this week, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. The team plans to open his 21-day return window this week, but is hopeful that McCaffrey only needs one week of practice before returning to the field. The target date is for McCaffrey to return after the bye week to play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 10. Although, the 49ers could hold out McCaffrey through Week 12 if they decided to do that. The first step is getting McCaffrey back on the practice field which should happen this week.

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San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles, calf) is expected to participate in simulated practice workouts this week, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. The team hopes McCaffrey will be able to return to practice next week and be available for the Week 10 game.

Fantasy Spin: McCaffrey appears to be making good progress in his recovery and should be on the field next week if he does not suffer any setbacks. It is not known if he will be able to handle his normal workload right away but should be a starting option in fantasy leagues when active.

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San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) is still on track to return in Week 10, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. The team plans to have a bonus practice during the bye week, and McCaffrey is expected to participate.

Fantasy Spin: Jordan Mason injured his shoulder again in Week 8, and the bye is coming at a great time for him. CMC will be an RB1 option as soon as he's activated. Mason drops back to a flex candidate that could see some red zone looks.

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