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49ers Manage Key Injuries on Short Week Before NFC West Decider vs. Seahawks

Team signals suggest Christian McCaffrey is on track, while Trent Williams’ hamstring and George Kittle’s ankle are still being evaluated.

Overview

  • Tuesday’s walkthrough report listed Christian McCaffrey (back stiffness), Trent Williams (hamstring) and Kyle Juszczyk (hip) as non-participants, with George Kittle limited after missing Week 17.
  • Kyle Shanahan described McCaffrey’s issue as stiffness, and McCaffrey called it “not serious,” indicating expectations he will be available Saturday.
  • John Lynch said he expects McCaffrey to be ready and would be very surprised if Kittle did not play, while calling Williams’ quick turnaround a tall task with his status undecided.
  • Shanahan cautioned against assuming Kittle will play, noting the team was “barely moving” in the short-week walkthrough and will ramp evaluations through Thursday.
  • Seattle’s initial report listed starting LT Charles Cross and backup Josh Jones as DNPs, and the Seahawks added rookie Amari Kight for depth ahead of a game that awards the division title and the NFC’s No. 1 seed to the winner.