49ers' Christian McCaffrey to Miss Regular-Season Finale Due to Calf Strain

McCaffrey Expected to Return for Playoffs; Elijah Mitchell to Start Final Game

San Francisco 49ers' star running back, Christian McCaffrey, will miss the team's regular-season finale due to a mild calf strain.
McCaffrey is expected to return for the playoffs, with the injury not considered serious.
The 49ers have already clinched the No. 1 seed in the NFC, allowing key players to rest ahead of the playoffs.
Elijah Mitchell will take over the starting running back role for the final game against the Los Angeles Rams.
McCaffrey leads the NFL with 1,459 yards rushing and 2,023 yards from scrimmage, and is tied for the most touchdowns with 21.