Former NFL wideout Ed McCaffrey said it was a tough night for his son, 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, who suffered a season-ending PCL injury in Sunday's 35-10 loss to the Bills. .
McCaffrey suffered an apparent non-contact knee injury after falling while running during the second quarter of a snowy game in Buffalo, and was ruled out for the rest of the game. McCaffrey is believed to have been injured on the previous play. When my right knee landed hard after a shoelace tackle.
During an appearance on “Up & Adams,” the elder McCaffrey explained that it was an emotional night for his family, but the family is optimistic about the 49ers star's recovery.
“I feel like someone reached into my chest and pulled out my heart.” he said. “…It was shocking…tragic. Last night was a tough night, and this morning was tough too…He will bounce back.”
49ers star players Suffered from PCL strain San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters that he underwent an MRI on Monday and was diagnosed with a six-week recovery period, effectively ending his season.
“I hope it's not too serious and that I can recover quickly,” the elder McCaffrey said before the official news broke. “He will do everything in his power to get back on the field as soon as possible.”
The 49ers also placed running back Jordan Mason on IR with an ankle injury, so rookie Isaac Guerendo is expected to be the starter.
The former three-time Super Bowl champion went on to explain that if Christian McCaffrey was healthy enough, he would have tried to return this season regardless of the 49ers' playoff status.
“I always thought you're a professional football player and you get paid to play. So if you're healthy enough to play, you play whether you go to the playoffs or not.” McCaffrey said.
“Kyle Shanahan wants to win games, so he wants every player on the field to be healthy all the time. This means a lot, they put a lot of time and effort into this game. You’re spending money, so if you’re healthy, play.”
San Francisco (5-7) currently sits at the bottom of the NFC West, but there is some room to turn their season around.
McCaffrey was ruled out in the second quarter after limping off the field to the medical tent.
The All-Pro running back was seen wearing a knee brace and using crutches in the locker room. According to ESPN.
“It was frustrating,” Shanahan said. “He had a great week of practice and I felt his urgency and stuff and I thought he got a great result and looked really good. And he looked like he just hit his limit there. ”…I was hurt for him and it was tough for the team without him. ”
Before the injury, McCaffrey had seven carries for 53 yards and two receptions for 14 yards, including season-bests rushing of 19 and 18 yards.
This was McCaffrey's fourth game of the season after suffering Achilles tendonitis in both legs and a calf injury.
He missed the 49ers' preseason and first eight games of the season.
McCaffrey looked explosive early in the fight.
The 49ers (5-7) will play the Bears (4-8) on Sunday in San Francisco.
