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SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- After wrapping up the NFC's top seed and earning a first-round playoff bye Sunday, the San Francisco 49ers are still working through how they will deploy their starters in their regular-season finale. But one key player has already been ruled out.
Niners coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that star running back Christian McCaffrey is dealing with a "mild" strain of his right calf and will not play in Week 18 against the Los Angeles Rams.
The good news for McCaffrey and the Niners is that the injury isn't thought to be serious and McCaffrey will be ready in time to prepare for the team's first playoff game.