INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 30: Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts prior to a game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on October 30, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez / Getty Images)
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey suffered a lower leg injury in the team’s win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.
But the All-Pro running back announced after the game that his injury was not serious and he was all set for the NFC Championship Game.
McCaffrey and the 49ers prepare to face the Eagles.
This is definitely a huge relief for the 49ers.
One fan wrote, “He was getting crushed out there.”
One fan said, “Christian McCaffrey continues to impress even with tight calf muscles as he still blasted through the holes.”
An Eagles fan wrote, “Maybe he should rest and sit out the next game just to be safe.”
One fan said, “McCaffrey is hurt.”
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 23: Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers dunks the ball in the 1st quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Levi’s Stadium on October 23, 2022 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw / Getty Images)
The 49ers are set to face the Eagles in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday.
Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET