The oblique/rib injury that San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey suffered in Sunday’s loss to Cleveland is not a long-term injury, and he has a chance to play Monday night against the Minnesota Vikings, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported.
McCaffrey was limited to 36 offensive snaps in San Francisco’s 19-17 loss to the Browns. He had 52 yards and one touchdown before leaving.
McCaffrey underwent an MRI on Monday.
San Francisco wide receiver Deebo Samuel (shoulder) and left tackle Trent Williams (ankle) also has “a chance” to play on Monday, according to Schefter.
Coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Samuel and Williams were “day-to-day,” thus alleviating concerns of lengthy absences.
Samuel left Sunday’s game late in the first quarter because of his shoulder injury, while Williams tried to play through his ankle sprain.
McCaffrey left the game in the third quarter but returned for one play before heading to the sideline and then the locker room. He was officially ruled out early in the fourth quarter.