San Francisco's do-everything running back is one of five key players set to return down the stretch for teams with playoff aspirations.

Things are looking up for San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey. After having his training camp cut short by a bout with Achilles tendinitis, McCaffrey was ruled out for Week 1 and then placed on IR for the first nine weeks of the season.

McCaffrey was the Offensive Player of the Year last season after leading the NFL with 339 touches, 1,459 rushing yards, 2,023 scrimmage yards and 21 touchdowns. His return will give the 49ers’ offense a boost after they struggled to score touchdowns without him in the first eight weeks.

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has been out for the entire season with an Achilles injury, missing all of training camp but returning to practice before Week 1. He hasn't played a snap of football through the 49ers' first eight games.

Christian McCaffrey continue to take steps in the right direction after missing the entire season for the San Francisco 49ers due to a calf injury he suffered i

San Francisco 49ers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey remains on track to make his season debut against the host Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. That's welcome news for the 49ers,

Star San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey received a promising injury update from Kyle Shanahan on Wednesday.

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey appears to be on track for a return after missing the first eight games due to Achilles tendinitis.