The 49ers face more bad news following a wave of injuries that have sidelined several key players, including Christian McCaffrey. Now, McCaffrey’s replacement, Jordan Mason, has joined the list after suffering a serious injury in the second quarter against the Seahawks.
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Mason walked off the field for X-rays and is currently questionable to return, dealing with a troubling shoulder issue. Breaking down the incident, injury analyst Jeff Mueler highlighted a primary concern for an AC sprain after Mason landed hard on his left side.
Jordan Mason –
Lands hard on his left side.
Primary concern: AC sprain, Clavicle fracture. Not moving his left arm much as they’re assessing.Secondary concern: shoulder subluxation, rib injury from landing.
But I lean towards AC/clavicle here. pic.twitter.com/DFkb1vc6K8— Jeff Mueller, PT, DPT (@jmthrivept) October 11, 2024
The analyst also noted that Mason barely moved his left arm, raising fears of a potential clavicle fracture. To make matters worse, there’s also concern over a possible rib injury from the fall. Meanwhile, Mueller hasn’t ruled out the risk of a shoulder subluxation as well.
While Mason’s return timeline remains uncertain, the severity of the injury is now clear. Additionally, the game visuals also underscored the seriousness of his situation.
In the meantime, rookie Isaac Guerendo has stepped in to fill the gap, but the void of Mason will be felt deeply throughout the game. Mason has led the team well in McCaffrey’s absence.
He has rushed for an impressive 85 yards on just eight carries and has totaled 601 yards this season.
With experts projecting McCaffrey’s return around Week 10, Mason’s injury has come as a blow to the 49ers unit, who were heavily relying on his talents in their star RB’s absence. Mason’s quick recovery is critical for the 49ers as they navigate this challenging stretch.
