It was a good Friday for the San Francisco 49ers, who welcomed star running back Christian McCaffrey to a team that is finally back home and suddenly getting healthier.
With 10 teams in the NFL sit at 3-3, the 49ers are probably feeling better than the other nine. The McCaffrey trade is one reason for optimism. San Francisco dealt four draft picks to Carolina for a versatile playmaker who gives coach Kyle Shanahan a plethora of play-calling options. The oft-injured McCaffrey is healthy now and hopes to play Sunday against Kansas City.
McCaffrey aside, the 49ers’ injury report is revealing more positive news. Defensive end Nick Bosa and left tackle Trent Williams practiced this week and are expected to return to their starting roles. Two more starters — right tackle Mike McGlinchey and defensive back Jimmie Ward — are also coming back to face the Chiefs.
The 49ers, who played four of their first six games on the road, are back home where they are 2-0 with an average victory margin of 17.5 points.