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SANTA CLARA — Running back Christian McCaffrey arrived at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday long before his 49ers teammates.

McCaffrey appears to be eyeing a post-bye-week return to action. He missed most of training camp and the regular-season opener before he was placed on injured reserve with bilateral Achilles tendinitis.

The 49ers are set to play the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, and McCaffrey was at the 49ers’ home stadium at least five hours before kickoff. He was observed going to the team’s practice field and weight room area, likely as part of his physical therapy routine.

Christian McCaffrey arrived at Levi’s Stadium well ahead of his #49ers teammates for an early morning workout. He continues physical therapy of his bilateral Achilles tendinitis with an eye on returning to action after the bye week.

— Matt Maiocco (@MaioccoNBCS) October 20, 2024

On Friday, 49ers general manager John Lynch said on his KNBR radio segment that McCaffrey is progressing “incredibly well.”

“It’s …