Christian McCaffrey

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Great player, great system, but I have a hard time looking past 10 missed games in 2021, and 9 missed games in 2020. These weren't from two different injuries, but five. Plus, we don't even know who his QB is going to be this season given the uncertain recovery of Brock Purdy, or uncertain recovery and readiness of Trey Lance, or ... Sam Darnold? Look long and hard at adding a stud WR ahead of assuming the risk of CMC.

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49ers Extend Kyle Shanahan, John Lynch

Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch have now signed their second round of extensions with the 49ers. The team’s power brokers, who arrived in 2017, finalized new deals Friday. This comes three years after the pair received their initial extensions. At the time, Lynch was signed through 2024 and Shanahan through 2025. The duo is now […]

Sep 23 · Pro Football Rumors 49ers Nick Bosa George Kittle Christian McCaffrey Brock Purdy Deebo Samuel

Christian McCaffrey Scores Touchdown In 12th Straight Game

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey tied Jerry Rice's all-time 49ers record by scoring a touchdown for the 12th straight game in Thursday night's dominant win against the New York Giants. McCaffrey, 27, finished the night with 85 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries. He also caught all five of his targets for 34 yards receiving. In a juicy matchup against a New York defense that had struggled to stop the run, McCaffrey was his usual self, combining elusiveness with power. His fantasy day was limited by head coach Kyle Shanahan keeping his promise to get other running backs involved, though his 23 touches matched last week's. He has plenty of time to rest up before an October 1 date at home against the Arizona Cardinals.

Sep 22 · Source via 49ers Christian McCaffrey

Christian McCaffrey Primed For Big Night Against Giants

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey is likely to find running room when the team hosts the New York Giants in their home opener Thursday night. In Week 2, McCaffrey rushed for 116 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries with three receptions on three targets for 19 yards. His workload remained heavy, getting 23 touches after handling 25 the previous week, while backups Elijah Mitchell and Jordan Mason combined for zero snaps. Head coach Kyle Shanahan later admitted that he has to do a better job getting those two involved so fantasy managers shouldn't expect McCaffrey's complete domination of the backfield moving forward, especially this week on short rest. McCaffrey lines up against a Giants' defense that is last in the league in points allowed per game and most of that vulnerability has been against the run. They gave up 153 yards rushing to Arizona last week and are tied for second-to-last in the NFL in yards per carry, allowing 5.2 YPC to date. A slight reduction in snaps aside, CMC has plenty of juice to remain a high-end RB1 against the porous Giants' defense.

Sep 20 · Source via 49ers Christian McCaffrey

Christian McCaffrey Gashes Rams Defense In Los Angeles

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey had another productive day in Sunday's 30-23 win against the Rams in Los Angeles. McCaffrey had 20 carries for 116 yards, including a 14-yard touchdown. He also caught all three of his targets for 19 yards receiving. Similar to Week 1, a large portion of his production came on one long run. This week McCaffrey ripped off a 51-yard scamper down the sideline to close the first quarter before being forced out of bounds. It's a credit to the scrappy Rams defense that they were able to limit the damage thereafter and avoid one of McCaffrey's patented monster games. In terms of usage, CMC had San Francisco's running back touches on absolute lock in this one, as no other back had even a single carry or target. McCaffrey will look to continue justifying his early first-round ADP on Thursday night when the 49ers host a vulnerable New York Giants defense in San Francisco's home opener.

Sep 17 · Source via 49ers Christian McCaffrey

Christian McCaffrey - Week 2 Outlook for Fantasy Football

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey had a classic CMC performance in the team's Week 1 win at the Pittsburgh Steelers. McCaffrey rushed for 152 yards on 22 carries, including a 65-yard touchdown run, and chipped in three receptions on five targets for 17 yards. In Week 2, he'll travel to Los Angeles to face Aaron Donald and the Rams in Los Angeles. Despite the presence of Donald, Los Angeles' defense has much to prove as a unit and sets up McCaffrey for another productive day. While McCaffrey will remain one of the NFL's few true bell cows, the 49ers may wisely give backup running back Elijah Mitchell more of the work going forward, as giving McCaffrey 25 touches every week is asking for trouble. Regardless, any slight reduction in usage won't keep McCaffrey from being a high-end RB1 in a smash spot on Sunday.

Sep 15 · Source via 49ers Christian McCaffrey

Offseason In Review: San Francisco 49ers

The 49ers have managed to field top-flight rosters — outside of the quarterback position — over the past two seasons. That talent, along with Kyle Shanahan‘s play-calling acumen, powered San Francisco to consecutive NFC championship games. Neither going the 49ers’ way applies some pressure for the otherwise well-built team to come up with a viable […]

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Elijah Mitchell To Spell Christian McCaffrey In Season Opener

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell enters Week 1 at the Pittsburgh Steelers as the clear No. 2 to starter Christian McCaffrey. In 2022, Mitchell ran for 279 yards and two touchdowns during an injury-riddled season. He did not play at all in the preseason and should be healthy and fresh. Mitchell is a quality back and should be rostered in most formats in case of an injury to McCaffrey. Against Pittsburgh, Mitchell may be playable as an RB4 or flex in the deepest leagues but is better left on the bench in all others.

Sep 8 · Source via 49ers Christian McCaffrey

Christian McCaffrey Among The Best Options In Season Opener

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey will look to begin justifying his top 3 ADP in fantasy drafts this fall in Week 1 at the Pittsburgh Steelers. In 2022, McCaffrey racked up 1,139 yards rushing with eight touchdowns. He also had 741 yards and five touchdowns on 85 receptions. Always a dual threat out of the backfield, McCaffrey should produce early and often even against a healthy and improved Pittsburgh defense. It remains to be seen how San Francisco manages McCaffrey's workload this year as they try to keep him healthy. Sunday's game may act as a bellwether in that regard. The 49ers have another competent back in Elijah Mitchell, who is sure to frustrate McCaffrey fantasy managers occasionally. Regardless, McCaffrey is a weekly no-brainer RB1 for the foreseeable future.

Sep 8 · Source via 49ers Christian McCaffrey

Christian McCaffrey's Ceiling Still Incredibly High

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has already gone for 1,000 yards rushing and 1,000 yards receiving in a season before, and ESPN's Dan Graziano wouldn't be surprised if he does it again in 2023. McCaffrey was 259 receiving yards short of accomplishing the feat a second time in 2022, even after being traded to San Fran midseason. The 27-year-old knows the offense so much better this year, and the Niners expect him to go off as a result. However, the 49ers will still take CMC off the field more than the Panthers did and use Elijah Mitchell and/or Tyrion Davis-Price in certain spots to avoid overworking him. But if healthy, McCaffrey's efficiency should make him the No. 1 overall fantasy back, at least in PPR leagues.

Sep 2 · Source via 49ers Christian McCaffrey

49ers To Take Cautious Approach With Christian McCaffrey

According to ESPN NFL reporter Nick Wagoner, the 49ers will take things slow with running back Christian McCaffrey moving into the season. The veteran didn't participate in team drills on Wednesday. However, head coach Kyle Shanahan said it was "just how it was scheduled." Without question, McCaffrey will be one of the top running backs taken in fantasy drafts. But he has had trouble staying healthy over the years, which will remain a concern. That said, anyone adding McCaffrey heading into the 2023-24 campaign should consider picking up Elijah Mitchell, who appears to have a lock on the No. 2 spot on the depth chart.

Jul 26 · Source via 49ers Christian McCaffrey

Latest On RB Coalition

Last night, a group of the NFL’s veteran running backs got together on a Zoom call organized by Chargers rusher Austin Ekeler. There was a reportedly strong turnout of NFL-talent for a meeting that ultimately gained little ground. Mike Florio of NBC Sports was able to provide some details on what transpired during the meeting. […]

Jul 24 · Pro Football Rumors Giants Browns Chargers Titans Saints 49ers Saquon Barkley Nick Chubb Austin Ekeler Derrick Henry Alvin Kamara Christian McCaffrey

Touchdown Distances
Rushing: 65, 14

Touchdown Distances
Passing: 34
Rushing: 1, 19, 1, 2, 38, 1, 1, 14, 2, 23
Receiving: 13, 9, 3, 27, 21, 3

Touchdown Distances
Rushing: 11
Receiving: 27

Touchdown Distances
Rushing: 6, 3, 1, 7, 1
Receiving: 9