49ers coach Kyle Shanahan Optimistic About Christian McCaffrey's Injury Status

Shanahan Praises McCaffrey's Obsessive Mentality Amidst Calf Injury

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan expressed optimism regarding running back Christian McCaffrey's injury status, less than three weeks before the team's season opener against the New York Jets.

McCaffrey has been dealing with a calf injury, but Shanahan indicated that the star running back is making progress in his recovery.

McCaffrey's Obsessive Mentality Credited for Success

Shanahan also lauded McCaffrey's obsessive approach to the game, which he believes has contributed to his success despite the injury.

"He's so obsessed with trying to be great and trying to dominate the game," Shanahan said.

49ers Injury Updates: Hufanga, Feliciano, Aiuk

In addition to McCaffrey's injury update, Shanahan provided information on other players:

• Safety Talanoa Hufanga: Out with a hamstring injury
• Offensive lineman Jon Feliciano: Hamstring injury, day-to-day
• Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk: No injury updates provided

Shanahan Addresses Preseason Missed Tackles Stat

Shanahan also addressed the 49ers' high number of missed tackles in the preseason, acknowledging the need for improvement.

"We've got to clean that up," Shanahan said. "That's not good enough."