Is Christian McCaffrey Healthy Or Injured? Week 13 Fantasy Football Injury Update

As we look ahead to Week 13 of the NFL season, some of the league's most notable players are dealing with injury situations.

San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey is reportedly dealing with a knee issue and logged just 15 touches against the New Orleans Saints in Week 12.

Is Christian McCaffrey healthy or injured? What is his fantasy football injury outlook for Week 13?

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Is Christian McCaffrey Hurt Or Healthy?

Since a blockbuster trade landed Christian McCaffrey in San Francisco, his output has been solid, if unspectacular. After a Week 8 explosion against the Los Angeles Rams that resulted in the versatile McCaffrey throwing, catching, and rushing for touchdowns; the former Carolina Panther has been relatively quiet.

CMC has shared duties with Elijah Mitchell since the latter returned to the lineup from an injury absence. McCaffrey tallied just 15 touches last week in New Orleans while dealing with what Niners HC Kyle Shanahan referred to as "knee irritation" in postgame comments. Shanahan went on to say that McCaffrey would be managed on a day-to-day basis ahead of a Week 13 matchup with the Miami Dolphins.

Christian McCaffrey Fantasy Football Outlook for Week 13

There's a lot to unpack here, as McCaffrey's knee irritation is certainly cause for his fantasy managers to be concerned. However, his backfield mate, Elijah Mitchell suffered an MCL injury in Week 12 and is now expected to miss an extended period of time. Mitchell's absence would theoretically be a large boost for a healthy CMC.

Mitchell's sizable role has been both surprising and frustrating for McCaffrey's fantasy backers. His injury now opens the door for CMC, but is he healthy enough to take advantage of this situation? With just rookies Jordan Mason and Tyrion Davis-Price behind him on the depth chart, the dynamic McCaffrey's role should be significant for the remainder of the season.

Fantasy managers should monitor his practice participation throughout the week, but it feels as though the Niners will take the cautious route with their star RB. Nervous GMs looking for some insurance can take a flier on one of the rookies behind CMC, as his health will likely be a concern for the foreseeable future.

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