Christian McCaffrey
  • Christian McCaffrey

  • RB
  • , San Francisco 49ers
  • 28
  • 210 lbs
  • 5' 11"
  • Stanford
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Scouting report

by Brandon Niles

CAR RB Christian McCaffrey - Week 17 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 17 at New Orleans Saints

Christian McCaffrey is fourth in the league in rushing yards and is tied for fifth in the league in receptions. He has 13 touchdowns on the season and is the primary weapon in the Panthers’ offense. Last week, he caught 12 passes and had a total of 178 yards from scrimmage. McCaffrey is one of the most dynamic players in football and has been phenomenal in all fantasy league formats, especially PPR leagues.

This week, McCaffrey faces a Saints team that isn’t really playing for anything. Another full workload should be in store for him, making him a must-start every week. He should be active in all league formats as an elite RB1 option.

by Brandon Niles

CAR RB Christian McCaffrey - Week 16 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 16 vs. Atlanta Falcons

Christian McCaffrey didn’t get a touchdown rushing or receiving last week against the Saints, but he did throw a 50-yard touchdown pass to backup tight end Chris Manhertz. McCaffrey ended up with 15 carries, eight receptions, and one pass for a total of 170 yards. Even though the Panthers struggled offensively, McCaffrey continued to shine.

This week, McCaffrey is once again a must-start against a vulnerable Falcons defense that has allowed the third-most fantasy points to opposing running backs this season, including 757 yards and six touchdowns receiving. With Cam Newton out the rest of the season, McCaffrey may take a small hit, but he’s still a must-start in all leagues. The offense should lean on him even more now.

by Brandon Niles

CAR RB Christian McCaffrey - Week 15 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 15 vs. New Orleans Saints

Christian McCaffrey has been amazing over the second half of the season. He’s scored 12 of his 13 touchdowns over the past seven games, including two last week against the Browns. McCaffrey is also on pace for 106 catches and 2,002 yards from scrimmage, making him one of the most valuable fantasy players in the league this season.

This week, McCaffrey faces a Saints defense that has actually been pretty stout against the run. Only the Bears, Titans, and Ravens have allowed fewer fantasy points per game to opposing running backs than the Saints this year. Still, in a game that could be a shootout, McCaffrey should get a full workload and is a must-start every week.

by Brandon Niles

CAR RB Christian McCaffrey - Week 14 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 14 at Cleveland Browns

Christian McCaffrey had another great game against the Buccaneers last week, running the ball 10 times for 106 yards and catching nine passes for 55 yards and a touchdown. McCaffrey has now scored at least one touchdown in five of his last six games and he leads all running backs with 80 receptions this season.

This week, McCaffrey should continue to be the primary focal point of the Panthers offense against a Browns team that has allowed the eighth-most fantasy points to opposing running backs this season. The Panthers will feature McCaffrey early and often and it doesn’t seem as though any team can contain him. He should be active in all leagues as an elite RB1.

by Brandon Niles

CAR RB Christian McCaffrey - Week 13 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 13 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Christian McCaffrey has been on fire lately. Over his last five games, he’s averaging 139.6 total yards from scrimmage and 1.8 touchdowns. He blasted the Seahawks in a loss last week, putting up 125 yards rushing, 112 yards receiving and two touchdowns – one rushing and one receiving. He’s averaging 20.4 touches per game, including 6.5 receptions, giving him a high floor in any given week, particularly in PPR formats.

This week should be a great one for McCaffrey. He faces a Buccaneers defense that has allowed the seventh-most fantasy points to opposing running backs this season and was just gave up 140 yards from scrimmage to Matt Breida last week. McCaffrey is on fire, and in a great matchup, he should be active as an elite RB1 option in all leagues.

by Brandon Niles

CAR RB Christian McCaffrey - Week 12 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 12 vs. Seattle Seahawks

Christian McCaffrey had a quiet day by his standards, as he failed to find the end zone for the first time in four games, but he still managed 110 total yards from scrimmage on 13 carries and six receptions. McCaffrey is averaging 19.6 touches per game and continues to be a focal point for the Panthers offense.

This week, McCaffrey will face a Seahawks defense that has been above average against opposing running backs this season, but has allowed three receiving touchdowns to the position. Regardless of matchup, McCaffrey should be considered a must-start each and every week, particularly in PPR formats. If he approaches his average touches per game, his high floor will make him worth starting in all leagues.

by Brandon Niles

CAR RB Christian McCaffrey - Week 11 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 11 at Detroit Lions

Christian McCaffrey was the lone bright spot in a lopsided defeat against the Steelers last week, scoring three touchdowns to go with 138 total yards from scrimmage. He touched the ball 19 times, including five receptions, and he continues to be the most consistent player in Charlotte and the focal point of the offense.

This week, McCaffrey faces a Lions team that has allowed the ninth-most fantasy points per game to opposing running backs this season, including 46 receptions for 381 yards. McCaffrey is the primary cog for the Panthers, and he’s a must-start every week, but in a nice matchup, expect legit RB1 numbers.

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