Christian McCaffrey scores in Week 7 loss to Falcons

Christian McCaffrey rushed for 39 yards and a touchdown on seven carries and caught six targets for 61 yards during the San Francisco 49ers' 29-20 loss to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 7. Yahoo Sports reports that McCaffrey missed a portion of the first half due to a thigh injury, which likely contributed to his season-low rushing attempts. Despite the injury, he finished with 100 total yards.

SB Nation reports that McCaffrey scored the first touchdown of the game before being pulled in the early second quarter to be evaluated in a medical tent for a thigh injury. During his absence, backup running back Kaelon Black scored on a 30-yard touchdown run. According to the broadcast cited by SB Nation, McCaffrey was listed as questionable to return.

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