San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey suffered a knee injury and had to leave the game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night. McCaffrey, who missed the first eight games of the season with Achilles tendinitis, went down awkwardly on a snow-slicked field in the second quarter. He limped off the field and did not return to the game. Despite his injury, McCaffrey rushed for 53 yards on seven carries and had two receptions for 14 yards before getting hurt.
In addition to McCaffrey, the Niners also had to deal with injuries to defensive lineman Kevin Givens, who suffered a chest injury, and linebacker Fred Warner, who briefly left the game with cramps before returning. The loss of McCaffrey is a blow to the team, as he is a key offensive player and was starting to gain momentum after his return from injury.
The Niners announced at the start of the third quarter that McCaffrey would not be returning to the game. The team will need to regroup and adjust their game plan without one of their star players. Despite the setbacks, the team will need to focus on staying competitive and overcoming the challenges presented by injuries.
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