49ers are nearing rock bottom following a blowout loss and the injury to McCaffrey
Associated PressSANTA CLARA, Calif. — Back-to-back blowout losses and another injury to star back Christian McCaffrey might just be the final blow to the dwindling playoff hopes for the San Francisco 49ers. A season that began with the Niners as one of the favorites to get back to the Super Bowl has reached what appears to be rock bottom after a 35-10 loss in the snow at Buffalo on Sunday night in a game McCaffrey left early with a knee injury that will sideline him for at least the rest of the regular season. That leaves San Francisco in last place in the NFC West two games behind leading Seattle and with almost no margin for error remaining if the Niners want to get back to the postseason. Injuries Along with the injuries to McCaffrey and Mason, the Niners also lost DL Kevin Givens to a season-ending pectoral injury.. DE Nick Bosa and T Trent Williams will be evaluated as the week goes on after missing the past two games.. OL Aaron Banks and DT Jordan Elliott remain in concussion protocol.. CB Deommodore Lenoir is expected to return to practice Wednesday after missing the game.. S Talanoa Hufanga will have his practice window opened this week.