Finally, the 49ers have given an actual timeline for Christian McCaffrey's return. He won't play Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys. But after that game, the 49ers will have their bye week, which means he could have two more weeks to recover.

It isn’t news that running back and reigning Offensive Player of the Year Christian McCaffrey is a key cog in the 49ers’ offensive system. It also isn’t news that his return

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters that he would be surprised if star running back Christian McCaffrey was able to suit up in the team's Week 8 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.