49ers running back Christian McCaffrey's workload and availability is the NFC West's biggest X-factor this year.

The San Francisco 49ers finished last in the NFC West in 2024 with a 6-11 record, going just 1-5 against division opponents.

One of the reasons 2024 went awry for the San Francisco 49ers was being without Christian McCaffrey. The offense may have operated well in the run game, but McC ...