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Outside The Nest: 49ers beat reporter offers view from the other side

October 4, 2024

49ers illustration via Sidney Pinger and Shane Dieffenbach, ALLCITY Sports

Running back Christian McCaffrey is sidelined with Achilles tendonitis. Linebacker Fred Warner (ankle) and tight end George Kittle (ribs) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday. The 49ers rank 20th in red zone efficiency, 31st in yards after catch, and a surprising loss to the struggling Rams has San Francisco sitting at 2-2 heading into Sunday's matchup with the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
Time to panic? Some outlets are raising concerns, but Brian Peacock, host of Locked On 49ers, says "chill."
It’s time for another edition of Outside the Nest, as we check in on the state of the 49ers.

What's the latest on McCaffrey's injury and how are the Niners c...

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