San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey turned in his worst game of the season in Week 8. Against the Texans, McCaffrey toted eight carries for 25 yards and caught three of six targets for 43 receiving yards, all season lows and interrupting his streak of seven consecutive RB1 finishes to start the 2025 season. McCaffrey, being who he is, there is hope for a rebound in Week 9 against the New York Giants. Last week, the Giants gave up 174 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns to Saquon Barkley (groin) in three quarters of work and another 104 rushing yards to backup Tank Bigsby. Unfortunately, San Francisco's offensive line does not compare to Philadelphia's elite unit and will be missing starting center Jake Brendel (hamstring). Still, McCaffrey is one of the league's most dynamic playmakers, and if he is on your fantasy roster, he should be in the starting lineup for Week 9.
Nov 1, 2025 5:18 AM EST
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey rushed for just 25 yards on eight carries during Sunday's Week 8 loss against the Houston Texans. He also caught three of his six targets for an additional 43 receiving yards. McCaffrey had his worst game of the season; his 9.8 points in PPR leagues marked the first time he scored fewer than 22 points in a single game this year. This was a rare dud for McCaffrey, and part of the blame can be attributed to the quarterback position, as Mac Jones (59.4% completion rate, 193 yards, two touchdowns, one interception) struggled to put together many quality drives in place of Brock Purdy (toe). McCaffrey is still one of the most talented running backs in recent NFL history, and he should have no trouble bouncing back against a struggling Giants squad in Week 9.
Oct 26, 2025 8:20 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey overcame a challenging matchup last week to eclipse 100 rushing yards in a game for the first time this season. Against the Falcons' surprisingly stout defense, he finished with 129 and two touchdowns on 24 carries, and had another 72 yards through the air on seven catches. Another tough defense awaits McCaffrey and the 49ers in Week 8 against the Houston Texans. Houston has not given up 100 rushing yards to a back yet this year, and is allowing just 3.85 yards per carry. McCaffrey will be hard-pressed to repeat as the overall RB1, but another top-12 finish can be expected given how often San Francisco puts the ball in his hands. Fantasy football managers can ignore the matchup and lock McCaffrey into starting lineups for Week 8.
Oct 25, 2025 5:43 AM EST
The San Francisco 49ers have been as banged up as any team in the NFL this year, but they can beat any team in the league as long as star running back Christian McCaffrey is healthy. McCaffrey once again dominated offensive touches for San Fran in Sunday night's victory over the visiting Atlanta Falcons in Week 7, touching the football 31 times for 201 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns. The 29-year-old do-it-all back had a season-high 24 carries for 129 rushing yards (his first 100-yard game of 2025) and added two rushing scores, as an improved Falcons defense had no answers for him. CMC added seven catches on eight targets for 72 receiving yards. McCaffrey has been the Niners' leading receiver this year and has three receiving touchdowns and three rushing TDs as a balanced offensive threat like few others in the league. Despite another tough test in Week 8 against the Houston Texans' defense, CMC continues to be a must-start, elite RB1 in fantasy football.
Oct 19, 2025 11:44 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey appears back on track after a forgettable 2024 campaign. While the 29-year-old is currently averaging a career-low 3.1 yards per carry, he has more than made up for it by catching 46 of his 60 targets for 444 yards and three touchdowns in the 49ers' first six contests. With Brock Purdy (toe) out once again, Mac Jones may continue to look in his direction in the Week 7 meeting with Atlanta. Although the Falcons defense has been formidable this season, that shouldn't deter managers from starting McCaffrey in any fantasy format, especially with this contest projected to be one of the highest-scoring games on the slate.
Oct 17, 2025 10:59 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey shouldered another monster workload in his team's 30-19 Week 6 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. McCaffrey recorded 17 carries for 54 yards, adding seven catches for 57 yards on eight targets as a receiver. The 29-year-old has now topped 100 yards from scrimmage in every game the 49ers have played so far this season. McCaffrey has struggled with rushing efficiency, recording 336 rushing yards and a touchdown on 108 carries (3.1 yards per attempt). However, he's saved his numbers by hauling in 46 catches for 444 yards and three scores. For as long as he's able to stay healthy, McCaffrey is a must-start fantasy running back.
Oct 12, 2025 9:35 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey handled 22 carries and caught eight passes for 139 total scrimmage yards in the Niners' 26-23 win over the Rams in Week 5. He is up to five consecutive top-12 finishes among running backs to start the season and leads the league with 130 touches. San Francisco's offense is leaning heavily on McCaffrey as it navigates a myriad of injuries to its star players. Brock Purdy (toe) and Ricky Pearsall (knee) will be shelved for their second consecutive game in Week 6 and both Mac Jones (knee, oblique) and Jauan Jennings (ankle, ribs) are listed as questionable. McCaffrey should see another big workload on Sunday against the Buccaneers and contend for another RB1 finish.
Oct 11, 2025 5:26 AM EST
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey rushed for 57 yards on 22 carries during Thursday's Week 5 win over the Los Angeles Rams. He also caught eight of his nine targets for 82 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown. The superstar running back handled 30 total touches, continuing to prove that he's the only relevant member of the Niners' backfield for the time being. His efficiency on the ground was a little underwhelming, but that didn't stop him from dominating as a pass catcher, per usual. The 29-year-old has exceeded 22.5 fantasy points (PPR) in every game this season, ranking as the overall RB1 to this point. He should be started with full confidence against the Buccaneers in Week 6.
Oct 3, 2025 12:32 AM EST
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey will be relied on to carry the team's offense in Week 5. This is not unusual, but the load will be even heavier (metaphorically, but likely also literally) on Thursday, with wide receivers Ricky Pearsall (knee) and Jauan Jennings (ankle/ribs) declared out due to injuries. Quarterback Brock Purdy (toe) will also be on the sidelines, and cede starting duties to Mac Jones for the third time in four games. McCaffrey has been a force regardless of who is under center, starting the season with four straight top-10 PPR finishes at running back. He has been especially productive through the air, ranking second in the league in targets (43) and eighth in yardage (305). The rest of San Francisco's offense might be falling apart, but for as long as McCaffrey is healthy, he has RB1 potential and should be locked into starting fantasy lineups.
Oct 2, 2025 1:52 AM EST
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey struggled to be efficient as a rusher in his team's Week 4 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, finishing with 17 carries for 49 yards. However, McCaffrey saved his day with his work as a receiver, hauling in six catches for 92 yards and a touchdown on 11 targets. The 29-year-old has now recorded 560 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns on 100 total touches through four games. McCaffrey has not had much success on the ground (3.3 yards per carry), but it won't matter as long as he keeps seeing such a high volume of targets in the passing game. If McCaffrey's health continues to hold up under this type of per-game workload, he could be the number one player in fantasy this season.
Sep 28, 2025 9:09 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has started the season with three straight RB1 performances, be it standard, half-PPR scoring, or full-PPR scoring. Narrowed down to full-PPR, he has finished in the top five among running backs in each of the first three weeks of 2025. McCaffrey is poised to continue the streak on Sunday when he squares off against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jags have been successful at limiting the productivity of opposing backs, but McCaffrey is as matchup-proof as they come. The team's reliance on him will be heightened with wide receivers Jauan Jennings (ankle/shoulder) and Ricky Pearsall (knee) both questionable for the game. Through three weeks, McCaffrey has 52 carries for 176 rushing yards, and his team-leading 25 receptions rank fourth-most in the league. McCaffrey should be locked into starting lineups for Week 4.
Sep 27, 2025 4:34 AM EST
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey continues to be a high-volume workhorse for the Niners early in the 2025 season. In the one-point win over the visiting Arizona Cardinals in Week 3 on Sunday, McCaffrey had 17 rushing attempts for 52 yards and caught 10 of his 15 targets for 88 yards through the air. CMC was unable to find the end zone, but his workhorse role and good health (so far) have been music to his fantasy managers' ears. The Niners have been leaning on the 29-year-old with quarterback Brock Purdy (toe, shoulder), tight end George Kittle (hamstring), and receiver Jauan Jennings (ankle, shoulder) injured. He has exceeded 100 scrimmage yards in all three games so far this year and will have a good chance to make it four in a row in Week 4 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, especially if Purdy can return. CMC still has league-winning dual-threat abilities, but he'll need to stay healthy.
Sep 21, 2025 10:20 PM EST
After back-to-back top-five finishes at his position, San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey is set to continue his dominant start to the season on Sunday. In Week 3, the 49ers match up against the Arizona Cardinals, a team that has been kind to McCaffrey in the past. In seven career games against them, McCaffrey has averaged 145 scrimmage yards and has ten total touchdowns. Concerns over McCaffrey's injury history dissuaded some fantasy football managers from drafting him, but the team has not been shy about getting the ball in his hands. McCaffrey had 31 touches in the season opener and leads the team in targets and receptions. A healthy McCaffrey has weekly overall RB1 potential. He should be locked into starting lineups for Week 3.
Sep 20, 2025 4:29 AM EST
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey rushed for 55 yards on 13 carries during Sunday's Week 2 victory over the New Orleans Saints. He also caught six of seven targets for an additional 53 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown. Although the veteran playmaker didn't quite eclipse the 100-yard mark, he made up for it by scoring his first touchdown of the 2025 campaign. He also served as a very valuable and dependable pass-catching option for quarterback Mac Jones amidst the injury to Brock Purdy (shoulder). McCaffrey has wasted no time making a big impact in fantasy football, scoring at least 22.7 points (PPR) in each of his first two games this year. There's minimal competition for the 29-year-old in San Francisco, keeping him in the mid-range RB1 tier ahead of Week 3 versus the Arizona Cardinals.
Sep 14, 2025 8:39 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey is not listed on the team's final injury report for Week 2. McCaffrey did not practice on Wednesday with his injury description listed as both calf and resting, but practiced in full on Thursday and Friday. The 29-year-old carried a questionable tag into the season opener but logged 31 touches for 162 scrimmage yards in the 49ers' 17-13 win over the Seahawks. With quarterback Brock Purdy (toe, shoulder) ruled out and tight end George Kittle (hamstring) on injured reserve, the offense can be expected to run through McCaffrey once again when the 49ers face the Saints on Sunday. A weekly favorite for an RB1 finish, he is a must-start for Week 2.
Sep 13, 2025 12:25 AM EST
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (calf) returned to practice on Thursday after being rested in the first practice of the week on Wednesday. It's unclear if McCaffrey was a full or limited participant, but he should be good to go for Week 2 against the New Orleans Saints as long as he doesn't suffer any sort of setback on Friday. The 29-year-old oft-injured RB popped up on last week's injury report on Thursday but proceeded to play in the Week 1 win over the Seattle Seahawks. CMC had a positive season opener after being the biggest fantasy bust in 2024 due to injuries, as he produced 142 scrimmage yards. He ran for 69 yards on 22 carries and also caught nine of his 10 targets for an additional 73 yards through the air. Quarterback Brock Purdy (toe) is not expected to play in Week 2, but McCaffrey should continue to be a target hog, especially with tight end George Kittle (hamstring) out three to five weeks. He's a must-start in all fantasy formats.
Sep 11, 2025 6:06 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (calf, rest) did not participate in practice on Wednesday. This shouldn't come as a surprise after McCaffrey dealt with a calf issue all throughout last week. It didn't stop him from playing as he rushed 22 times for 69 yards while hauling in nine receptions for an additional 73 yards in the season opener. He opens the practice week on the sideline, but that is probably for rest purposes. The 49ers want to give McCaffrey time to fully heal his calf issue. Fantasy managers should expect McCaffrey to be out there for Week 2. He'll remain an elite RB1 as long as he can stay healthy.
Sep 10, 2025 9:13 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey was the central focus of his team's offense in a 17-13 49ers' win over the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1. McCaffrey rushed 22 times for 69 yards and caught nine passes for 73 yards, a comforting sign for fantasy managers who might have been worried that a lingering calf issue would lead to San Francisco limiting his touches early in the season. The 49ers lost two offensive weapons in George Kittle (groin) and Jauan Jennings (shoulder) during the game. If Kittle and Jennings miss time going forward, San Francisco could be forced to lean on McCaffrey just as heavily in the weeks to come. As long as he's on the field, he's a must-start fantasy running back with game-breaking upside.
Sep 7, 2025 9:17 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (calf) is not listed among the team's inactives for Week 1 against the Seattle Seahawks, per David Lombardi of The San Francisco Standard. McCaffrey popped up on the team's injury report earlier this week with a calf injury, but it does not appear that the injury will keep him out of the lineup for the 49ers. McCaffrey battled through multiple injuries in 2024 that caused him to miss most of the season. As long as he's active and on the field, he's a must-start fantasy running back.
Sep 7, 2025 2:46 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (calf) will play in Sunday's season opener against the Seattle Seahawks, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. McCaffrey had been listed as questionable, and there was genuine concern about his availability after he missed practice on Friday. However, in the end, it appears the star running back will suit up. Fantasy managers should expect him to receive a normal workload, which means he could earn around 20 touches. He remains a very strong mid-range RB1 option thanks to his talent, productivity, and role in an effective Niners offense.
Sep 7, 2025 11:18 AM EST
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