Christian McCaffrey not practicing Wednesday after hamstring injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 12:57 AM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026

49ers running back Christian McCaffrey did not practice on Wednesday due to a hamstring injury. The injury was initially reported as a thigh problem during the Week 7 loss to the Falcons. McCaffrey had expressed optimism about his recovery, stating he feels great but did not participate in practice, echoing past instances of injury management with the team. The 49ers will prepare for their upcoming game against the Raiders while assessing McCaffrey's status.
- •McCaffrey missed part of the Week 7 game due to injury.
- •Team confirmed it as a hamstring issue on their injury report.
- •He recorded a career-high 413 touches in 2025.
- •McCaffrey expressed optimism about playing on Sunday.
- •The 49ers face the Raiders next.
- 12:57 AMYahoo Sports — Christian McCaffrey says "I feel great" after hamstring injury, but he didn't practice on Wednesday
"Thigh injury that became hamstring problem keeps McCaffrey out of practice.
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