Christian McCaffrey's health stands as the fulcrum for San Francisco's season. Shanahan praised the running back's speed, strength, and overall condition, noting McCaffrey is fully engaged and ready for a heavy, smart workload, not reckless pounding. The message is clear: keep him healthy for Week 1 and beyond, and the 49ers offense stays potent.

Shanahan highlights ongoing dialogue with McCaffrey and the medical staff, stressing a measured preseason plan to balance readiness with long-term health. The return from last year’s camp absence and knee setback is framed as a major lift if the workload is managed. If McCaffrey stays healthy, SF fans and fantasy managers should expect a top-tier contributor anchoring a postseason push.

The joint practices with the Raiders offered a physical test, with Shanahan joking about GPS data to illustrate McCaffrey's high pace. All signs point to a healthy ceiling for SF’s offense in 2025, provided McCaffrey stays on the field. For fantasy players, the core takeaway is clear: draft and deploy McCaffrey with confidence, but monitor his health and the coaching staff’s workload plan as the season begins.