India, Oct. 25 -- Christian McCaffrey was sent to the medical tent during the first half of the San Francisco 49ers' matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.

The nature of the issue was initially unclear, but the 49ers later announced that the running back was questionable to return with a thigh issue.

"Injury Update: Christian McCaffrey is questionable to return (thigh)." the team announced via X.

A replay later showed McCaffrey taking a hard hit to the lower thigh, offering a possible explanation for the injury. The 30-year-old running back was subsequently seen sprinting along the sideline to test how his leg was responding.

Before leaving the game in the first half, McCaffrey rushed four times for 29 yards and a touchdown while adding...