San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan expressed optimism about running back Christian McCaffrey's potential return from injured reserve for the upcoming game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. McCaffrey has been recovering from bilateral Achilles tendinitis and has shown positive signs in practice.

While Shanahan hinted that McCaffrey could see significant playing time, he also acknowledged the possibility of a cautious approach. The team's strategy may be influenced by their running backs coach, Bobby Turner, who traditionally favors a primary back rather than a committee approach.