Things are looking up for San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey. After having his training camp cut short by a bout with Achilles tendinitis, McCaffrey was ruled out for Week 1 and then placed on IR for the first nine weeks of the season.

McCaffrey was the Offensive Player of the Year last season after leading the NFL with 339 touches, 1,459 rushing yards, 2,023 scrimmage yards and 21 touchdowns. His return will give the 49ers’ offense a boost after they struggled to score touchdowns without him in the first eight weeks.

Christian McCaffrey continue to take steps in the right direction after missing the entire season for the San Francisco 49ers due to a calf injury he suffered i

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey appears to be on track for a return after missing the first eight games due to Achilles tendinitis.

If all goes well this week at practice, McCaffrey will make his season debut Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The San Francisco 49ers have taken a cautious approach with star running back Christian McCaffrey's recovery from Achilles tendinitis, which has kept

San Francisco 49ers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey returned to practice for the first time in nearly two months as he hopes to return from an Achilles tendon injury for the second half of the season.

Christian McCaffrey nearing return. Christian McCaffrey is nearing a return and could play in Week 10 barring any setbacks from Achilles tendinitis in both legs as he ramps up his