49ers RB Christian McCaffrey Departs Early vs. Falcons Due To Thigh Injury

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey temporarily left Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons due to a thigh injury before returning in the second half. McCaffrey appeared to sustain the injury during an opening-drive 25-yard reception, though he finished the series with a 1-yard touchdown run. After playing briefly on the second drive, he received sideline treatment and went to the locker room.

The scare added to an already extensive injury list for the 49ers, who entered the matchup missing wide receiver Mike Evans, edge rusher Nick Bosa, and wide receiver Deebo Samuel. San Francisco also has 14 players on injured reserve despite starting the season 6-0, with McCaffrey totaling seven touchdowns across the opening six games.