Overview

• Christian McCaffrey has missed the first four games of the season due to an Achilles injury sustained during training camp.
• McCaffrey recently traveled to Germany for a treatment similar to a PRP injection, which reportedly went well.
• The 49ers expect McCaffrey to return by early November, though they are not rushing his recovery.
• In McCaffrey's absence, Jordan Mason has taken over as the starting running back, accumulating 324 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
• McCaffrey is eligible to return from injured reserve in Week 6, but his comeback may be delayed beyond that timeframe.