Christian McCaffrey injury: 49ers’ RB says leg ‘just died’ on him during loss to Falcons

The San Francisco 49ers are perfect no more, falling to the Atlanta Falcons, who were 2-4 going into the contest. While the Niners lost, they can breathe a sigh of relief that they don't seem to have lost their star running back, who went down for a short time with a thigh injury.

Christian McCaffrey appeared to aggravate his leg in the first quarter, then went to the medical tent and eventually to the locker room in the second quarter. He was initially listed as questionable, but he returned to start the third quarter. Losing McCaffrey for any amount of time significantly impacts the offense, considering he is consistently the team's leading rusher.

After the game, the four-time Pro Bowler gave an update and explained what happened with his leg.

"I have no idea. It sucks, because I feel like I was going on a run there, and my leg just died on me," CMC said. "I was trying to get it going for the whole rest of the game, but it just sucks trying to play like that."

He added some reassurance on his health, saying, "I know I'll be alright, but it's just really frustrating."

McCaffrey had a…

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