NFL Injury News & Updates: Christian McCaffrey Expected to Play on Monday Night Football

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Harry How/Getty Images. Pictured: Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers.

Below is Monday's latest NFL injury news for each team. For real-time injury updates, check out our FantasyLabs NFL news page.


NFL Injury News

The San Fransisco 49ers had a number of key players get injured in their first loss of the season, most notably their best player Christian McCaffrey. The star running back, who practiced in a limited capacity Saturday, is officially listed as questionable with a tear in his oblique, but is expected to play, according to reports.

The injury news isn't so optimistic for two other stars on the Niners, though. Wide receiver Deebo Samuel is expected to miss at least two weeks with a hairline fracture in his shoulder, according 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan. All-Pro tackle Trent Williams is listed as doubtful for Monday Night Football and hasn't practiced all week.

The Vikings only have two notable player on the injury report entering tonight's matchup, cornerback Akayleb Evans, who is questionable with a oblique injury but practiced in a limited capacity throughout the week. Guard Ezra Cleveland has been ruled out with a foot injury.

San Fransisco 49ers Injuries

RB — Christian McCaffrey (Questionable)
T — Trent Williams (Doubtful)
WR — Deebo Samuel (Out)

Minnesota Vikings Injuries

CB — Akayleb Evans
WR — Jalen Nailor (Questionable)
G — Ezra Cleveland

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