San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey will miss his second consecutive game due to calf and Achilles injuries. McCaffrey, who was hoping to play, experienced pain during practice and was ruled out for this weekend’s game against the Minnesota Vikings. The team is considering placing him on injured reserve to give him time to fully recover.
While McCaffrey’s absence is a blow to the team, backup Jordan Mason stepped up in the last game and delivered a strong performance. The Niners managed to secure a victory over the New York Jets, showing that they can function without their star player.
In other NFL injury news, Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love is questionable for the upcoming game against the Indianapolis Colts due to a knee injury. If Love is unable to play, Malik Willis will start in his place. The Chicago Bears could be without wide receivers Rome Odunze and Keenan Allen for their game against the Houston Texans, with both players listed as questionable.
Buffalo Bills starting middle linebacker Terrel Bernard is out indefinitely with a pectoral muscle injury, with the team considering placing him on short-term injured reserve. Baltimore Ravens rookie cornerback Nate Wiggins will also miss the upcoming game against the Las Vegas Raiders after being involved in a car crash and sustaining a neck injury/concussion.
These injuries are causing teams to adapt their game plans and rely on depth to fill key positions on the field. Fans will be watching closely to see how these teams navigate these challenges and continue to compete at a high level in the tough NFL season.
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