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Kyle Shanahan expressed optimism that Christian McCaffrey will return immediately following the team’s upcoming bye week after tests revealed only a mild hamstring strain. San Francisco is also standing by struggling specialist Eddy Piñeiro rather than hosting tryouts during the break. Elsewhere, the NFL shifted the kickoff time for the Niners’ Week 9 road matchup against the Raiders.

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ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · Mon 6:42 PM ET

Christian McCaffrey has mild hamstring strain, 49ers optimistic he'll play after bye — Kyle Shanahan confirmed magnetic resonance imaging showed minimal damage, leaving the star running back on track to face the Raiders.

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NY Post Sports · Mon 7:44 PM ET

49ers not trying out kickers despite Eddy Pineiro’s continued struggles — Kyle Shanahan indicated the team will forgo free agent specialist workouts this week despite missed field goals in consecutive contests.

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ClutchPoints · Mon 8:17 PM ET

NFL rumors: 49ers, Bears targeting defensive line help at trade deadline, including some surprises

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Associated Press · Mon 5:19 PM ET

Falcons' Penix delivers quick and accurate passes and 3 TDs with good protection in win over 49ers

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ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · Mon 3:31 PM ET

49ers-Raiders game in Week 9 moved to a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff — The league cross-flexed the upcoming interconference battle in Las Vegas into the late afternoon national broadcast television window.

Niners Wire · Mon 3:22 PM ET

49ers announce slight schedule change for Week 9 matchup vs. Raiders

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Fantasy Football Booms and Busts: High-scoring Panthers, 49ers offenses fail to take off in Week 7Yahoo Sports · Sun 7:40 PM ET

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