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Ahead of tonight’s game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer provided an update on San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, who has yet to play this season and remains on injured reserve due to calf and Achilles tendonitis issues.

“He started feeling like himself again last week, so they started ramping him up the last few days,” Breer said during pre-match preparation. “The good news is there have been no flare-ups and no setbacks. He’s feeling good, so the Niners are optimistic about where he is.

“But this is a scary deal for him. He is determined to play this year. I would say the next two or three weeks are crucial.”

Breer also provided an update on rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, who remains on the non-football injury list (NFI) after being shot in the chest during an Aug. 31 robbery.

“Ricky Pearsall, their first-round (draft pick), will return to practice next week,” Breer reported.

Once the 49ers open Pearsall’s practice window, the team will have 21 days to take the receiver off the injured list.

Next week, the 49ers will begin preparing for their Super Bowl rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs, followed by a matchup with the Dallas Cowboys before their Week 9 bye.