49ers surprise: McCaffrey inactive for season opener vs. Jets

SANTA CLARA – Running back Christian McCaffrey’s calf and Achilles issues made him a game-time scratch before the 49ers’ season opener Monday night, as first reported by this news organization.

McCaffrey, last season’s NFL rushing champion and AP Offensive Player of the Year, was listed as questionable, meaning he had a 50/50 chance of playing. He insisted Friday he had no doubt he would play.

Jordan Mason is in line to make his first career start when the 49ers kick off against the New York Jets...