49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (calf) expected to practice Tuesday

Running back Christian McCaffrey has been sidelined with a calf injury since early in training camp, but Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that he is expected to take part in practice on Tuesday.

Related players: Jordan Mason

Fantasy Impact: 

As the story said, the team won’t release an injury report detailing his level of participation until Thursday, but his return to the field is a good sign for his availability for the opener. The Niners were probably playing it very safe with who was most likely the number-one pick in your fantasy drafts. And, it's no surprise to see him back to work leading up to the first game of the season. CMC owners should still consider backing him up with Mason if at all possible.

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