Brock Purdy: It was great to have Christian McCaffrey back

49ers running back Christian McCaffrey was back at practice this week and the team’s quarterback is happy to have him.

Brock Purdy told reporters, “It was great” to have McCaffrey on the field after the team designated him for return from injured reserve. McCaffrey has missed the season so far due to bilateral Achilles tendonitis.

“Exactly what he brings and that really fires up everyone else, we all come out of the bye week feeling good and fresh. And then you have 23 next to you in the backfield, it was great” Purdy said, via David Bonilla of the team’s website. “Looks great when he’s moving and he’s trending in the right direction. So we’re excited to see what happens.”

Even though McCaffrey hasn’t played this season, the 49ers still rank 4th in rushing, 2nd in total yards and 6th in points scored. Last season they finished 3rd, 2nd and 3rd in the same categories.

While it’s clear San Francisco still has offensive players who can get things done, Purdy is glad McCaffrey is on his way back.

“But most importantly, we have really good playmakers across the board and we’re going to try to get the ball in the hands of all our guys at the right time and in the right situation,” Purdy said. “But it’s always nice to know I can go through my reading and come back to Christian.”

McCaffrey was able to return to practice on a limited basis on Wednesday.