The San Francisco 49ers will be missing star running back Christian McCaffrey for their upcoming game against the New York Jets due to calf and Achilles injuries. Although he was optimistic about playing, the team opted for caution.
Without McCaffrey, Jordan Mason is expected to take on a larger role in the running game. The 49ers have several other key players on offense, including tight end George Kittle and wide receivers Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk, who will remain pivotal in this high-stakes matchup.