Christian McCaffrey Latest news and fantasy analysis
- Age
- 30
- Height / weight
- 5'11", 210 lb
- Experience
- 10th season
- Drafted
- 2017 R1, #8
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 19.3
- Pos rank
- RB6
- Rostered
- 99%
Week 4 vs. Broncos, Sun Oct 4, 4:25 PM ET 6th vs. RBs, favorable
Latest Christian McCaffrey News & Updates
McCaffrey delivers RB1 week vs. Arizona
15 CAR, 75 YDS, 1 TD
4 REC, 41 YDS (5 TGT)
21.6 fantasy points · RB6
McCaffrey ran 15 times for 75 yards and one touchdown, with 4 catches for 41 yards in the 36–30 win vs. Arizona. He played 83% of the offensive snaps.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 20W 35–13 vs MIA
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Scores twice to reach 100 career TDs (opens in new tab)
Reached 100 career touchdowns with a two-score performance.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 22.6 PPR points, an RB4 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Positive. McCaffrey posts season high in win vs. Miami
22.6 fantasy points · RB4 · 3.3 above his 19.3 average
McCaffrey ran 10 times for 23 yards and two touchdowns, with 4 catches for 43 yards in the 35–13 win vs. Miami. He played 52% of the offensive snaps.
Game logWeek 1Sep 10W 27–7 @ LAR
Fantasy impact: Positive. McCaffrey quiet in win at Los Angeles
13.8 fantasy points · RB19 · 5.5 below his 19.3 average
McCaffrey ran 10 times for 68 yards, with 5 catches for 20 yards in the 27–7 win at Los Angeles. He played 55% of the offensive snaps.
Game logPreseasonSeptember
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Not listed on injury report (opens in new tab)
Fully healthy and set to play without limitations this week.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Fully dressed for latest practice (opens in new tab)
Fully dressed for latest practice, trending toward availability.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Sitting out early drills Monday (opens in new tab)
Rested early drills Monday, worth monitoring.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Goes through drills Tuesday (opens in new tab)
Returned to practice, taking part in drills Tuesday.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Downplays preseason absence (opens in new tab)
Not concerned about sitting out the preseason.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Jumps into team drills Sunday (opens in new tab)
Returned to team drills Sunday, signaling progress in his recovery.
Fantasy take: A roster move: watch how it changes his snaps and targets in the next game.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Stays out of team drills (opens in new tab)
Did not participate in team drills.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Back at practice Sunday (opens in new tab)
Returned to practice Sunday, a positive sign for availability.
Fantasy take: A roster move: watch how it changes his snaps and targets in the next game.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Not suited up for Thursday's game (opens in new tab)
Will not play Thursday, leaving his fantasy managers without a top option.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Coming along well, per Shanahan (opens in new tab)
Trending toward a return as Shanahan offers an encouraging update on his recovery.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
49ers Teammates News
Updates on McCaffrey's backfield partners and quarterback.
- Kaelon Black: Seven touches to CMC's 14 (opens in new tab)Kaelon Black, RB. 25 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Brock Purdy: Another three total TDs in Week 2 win (opens in new tab)Brock Purdy, QB. 83 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Kaelon Black: Active as expected Sunday (opens in new tab)Kaelon Black, RB. 25 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Kaelon Black: On track to play Sunday (opens in new tab)Kaelon Black, RB. 25 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Kaelon Black: Questionable for Sunday (opens in new tab)Kaelon Black, RB. 25 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandPositive
- Kaelon Black: Added to injury report (opens in new tab)Kaelon Black, RB. 25 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandPositive
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Christian McCaffrey News FAQ
What is the latest news on Christian McCaffrey?
The latest McCaffrey update, from September 27: McCaffrey delivers RB1 week vs. Arizona. McCaffrey ran 15 times for 75 yards and one touchdown, with 4 catches for 41 yards in the 36–30 win vs. Arizona. He played 83% of the offensive snaps.
How does the latest Christian McCaffrey news affect his fantasy value?
Positively: he scored 21.6 fantasy points, a RB6 finish, 2.3 above his 19.3 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Did Christian McCaffrey sign with a new team?
The latest signing news on McCaffrey: Jumps into team drills Sunday (August 23). Returned to team drills Sunday, signaling progress in his recovery.