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San Francisco 49ers’ running back Christian McCaffrey speaks to the media at AAMI Park in Melbourne on September 7, 2026. (Photo by Martin KEEP \/ AFP via Getty Images) \/ — IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE —<\/p>\n
The San Francisco 49ers<\/a> play an NFL football game this week!<\/p>\n After a lengthy offseason, the Niners will get to put their new weapons and strategies to the test against the Los Angeles Rams<\/a> on Thursday of this week in the first-ever NFL game in Melbourne, Australia.<\/p>\n Among other crazy offseason storylines surrounding the San Francisco 49ers, one of the main on-the-field storylines regarding the Niners has been preseason injuries. 49ers\u2019 star running back Christian McCaffrey<\/a>, who seems to always carry some sort of injury diagnosis, is one of the many notable players whose Week 1 status may have been in jeopardy.<\/p>\n However, according to the 49ers\u2019 latest injury report before their game against the Rams, McCaffrey does not carry an injury tag.<\/p>\n More NFL<\/a> on Heavy: San Francisco 49ers\u2019 DC Doesn\u2019t Hold Back On Playing Puka Nacua and Davante Adams<\/a><\/p>\n Christian McCaffrey NOT on 49ers Injury Report According to multiple reports, Christian McCaffrey does not appear on the team\u2019s first injury report this season. He had been dealing with a \u2018tightness\u2019 issue.<\/p>\n Other notable names who were not listed on the injury report include Mike Evans<\/a> and De\u2019Zhaun Stribling.<\/p>\n TheFantasyFootballers.com wrote (about McCaffrey):\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cMcCaffrey\u2019s status has been a hot topic for nearly a month, particularly after it was reported in mid-August that he was dealing with some sort of \u201ctightness.\u201d However, McCaffrey himself said in late August that he always planned to take it easy during training camp, and San Francisco\u2019s first injury report of the year confirms he is back at 100 percent. As such, it seems likely he will be able to fill his regular role when the 49ers kick off their season against the Rams in Australia.\u201d<\/p>\n More NFL on Heavy: NFL Exec Shares Eyebrow-Raising De\u2019Zhaun Stribling Comments<\/a><\/p>\n More on 49ers-Rams Game in Melbourne Here are a few other injury notes from the upcoming 49ers-Rams game in Melbourne on Thursday evening (technically Friday morning in Australia):<\/p>\n First off, big news dropped earlier this afternoon: Aaron Donald<\/a>, who came out of retirement to rejoin the Rams, will not play in Week 1.<\/p>\n Sticking with the Rams side, Puka Nacua<\/a> does not carry an injury designation ahead of the matchup.<\/p>\n Speaking to the 49ers side, it sounds like Nick Bosa<\/a> will suit up and be the key pass rusher for San Francisco, while George Kittle, who travelled with the team, is still a game-time decision, but the reports do seem positive for Kittle to be able to play some snaps.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tTJ French<\/a> covers the MLB for Heavy. TJ is a graduate of the University of Georgia. He has 2+ years of writing experience.
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GettyMELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA \u2013 SEPTEMBER 07: Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers talks to the media during a San Fransisco 49ers NFL media availability at AAMI Park on September 07, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
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GettyMELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA \u2013 SEPTEMBER 07: The San Fransisco 49ers huddle together during a San Fransisco 49ers NFL media availability at AAMI Park on September 07, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
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