Who Should I Start? Christian McCaffrey or Drake London

Wednesday, September 10, 9:13 PM

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.

Sunday, September 7, 8:13 PM

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (shoulder) is day-to-day after being diagnosed with a shoulder sprain, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. He exited in the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, finishing the contest with 15 targets, eight catches, and 55 yards. London will have more diagnostic tests, but the Falcons believe that their No. 1 receiver avoided a potentially serious injury. This is good news for Atlanta, which will strongly benefit from having him available in a potential high-scoring affair against the Minnesota Vikings next week. There's also a chance that Darnell Mooney (shoulder), who missed Sunday's game, could return in Week 2 alongside London. Unless we get an unfavorable update on London's status, he should be treated as a low-end WR1.