Christian McCaffrey Fantasy Football Week 12 Scouting Report

Christian McCaffrey
RB
, San Francisco 49ers

Age: 28
Weight: 210 lbs
Height: 5' 11"
College: Stanford

ADP: 1
Depth Chart Ranking: 1

Pts	RuYds	RuTD	Rec	RecYds
21.3	118	0	10	95

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by Brandon Niles

· Sep 14, 2022 · 5:50 PM EDT

CAR RB Christian McCaffrey - Week 2 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 at New York Giants

Christian McCaffrey averages a silly 0.8 touchdowns per game for his career, and he scored another one last week against the Browns. He was otherwise held to 33 yards on 10 carries, but he added another 24 yards on four receptions. A total of 14 touches is probably the sweet spot for McCaffrey, and his efficiency on those touches should improve in easier matchups.

This week, McCaffrey faces a Giants defense that held Derrick Henry to a modest 82 yards on 21 carries, but gave up 61 yards and two touchdowns to passing-down back Dontrell Hilliard. Those numbers seem well within reach for the top-three consensus fantasy pick. Start McCaffrey every week.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 08, 2022 · 5:48 PM EDT

CAR RB Christian McCaffrey - Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 vs. Cleveland Browns

Christian McCaffrey is awesome. We all know that. He led the league in touchdowns and all-purpose yards in 2019 and has averaged 6.2 receptions per game over his five-year career. The fear with McCaffrey is all centered on him being limited to just 10 games due to injury over the past two years. McCaffrey has been productive when he’s played, however, putting up eight touchdowns in those 10 games. Entering the season healthy, the sky is the limit for his upside.

McCaffrey will start the season against a Browns defense that ranked 17th in aFPA to opposing running backs last year. Expect a heavy dose of work for him and elite fantasy numbers once again. Few backs have the ability to impact the game like McCaffrey, and the Panthers will lean on him to keep their offense humming. We have him as the No. 2 running back in our rankings this week and he should be started in all leagues.

by Brandon Niles

· Jul 15, 2022 · 3:51 PM EDT

CAR RB Christian McCaffrey - 2022 Fantasy Football Outlook

2022 Fantasy Upside
Christian McCaffrey is still phenomenal. Despite missing 10 games last year, he was still eighth among running backs in half-PPR points per game and has maintained his nose for the end zone. He’s scored a ridiculous 47 touchdowns in 58 career games and his work as a pass-catcher gives him a tremendous advantage over every other player at his position when he’s on the field. McCaffrey averages 6.2 receptions per game since entering the league in 2017 and had back-to-back 100-plus catch seasons before injuries limited him in 2020 and 2021.

2022 Fantasy Downside
There’s really only one downside with McCaffrey. He’s played in only 10 games combined over the past two seasons since touching the ball 403 times in 2019. If McCaffrey can stay healthy, he’ll be dynamite once again. If not, fantasy managers will be staring down the gun barrel of another wasted season with their top pick sitting in an IR slot.

2022 Bottom Line
It’s going to cost you if you want to gamble on McCaffrey coming back strong this season. He’s going in the top four picks in all draft formats right now, and in some cases as high as number one. We have him ranked highly and the upside is through the roof, but fantasy managers taking the plunge will need to do so knowing the risk of him suffering through a third consecutive injury-plagued season. Buyer beware.

by Brandon Niles

· Nov 26, 2021 · 11:41 AM EST

CAR RB Christian McCaffrey - Week 12 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 12 at Miami Dolphins

Things are so much better when Christian McCaffrey is healthy. The world seems brighter, Cam Newton looks younger and fantasy managers don’t have to worry about whether Chuba Hubbard or Ameer Abdullah are worth consideration. McCaffrey found the end zone last week and totals 119 yards on 10 carries and seven receptions. He led the team in receiving yards, catches and targets and the offense continues to run through him when he’s on the field.

This week, McCaffrey faces a Dolphins defense that ranks 15th in aFPA to opposing running backs. Matchups don’t really matter much with McCaffrey though, as his usage and activity in the passing game make him a must-start every week. We have him ranked as an elite option, as usual.

by Brandon Niles

· Nov 19, 2021 · 9:58 AM EST

CAR RB Christian McCaffrey - Week 11 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 11 vs. Washington Football Team

Christian McCaffrey didn’t find the end zone last week against the Cardinals – he came up just short – but he caught 10 passes!! McCaffrey ended up with 95 yards on 13 carries to go with his 66 receiving yards. The Panthers’ offense has struggled and it may be harder for him to find the end zone with Cam Newton likely taking over as the starting quarterback. Still, McCaffrey has over 100 yards from scrimmage in each of his two games back and it’s only a matter of time before he finds the end zone again.

This week, McCaffrey faces a Washington defense that ranks 19th in aFPA to opposing running backs. McCaffrey’s usage and ability to impact the passing game makes him a must-start every week.

by Brandon Niles

· Nov 11, 2021 · 11:50 AM EST

CAR RB Christian McCaffrey - Week 10 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 10 at Arizona Cardinals

Christian McCaffrey returned to action last week against the Patriots, and despite a horrible offensive performance for the Panthers, he still managed to gain 106 yards on 14 carries and four receptions. McCaffrey should continue to have a high floor due to his activity in the passing game, as he was targeted five times on the day and led the team in receiving yards.

This week, McCaffrey faces a Cardinals defense that ranks sixth in aFPA to opposing running backs. Regardless of matchup, however, McCaffrey is too good and used too much not to have him active. Start him, and cross your fingers he stays healthy for a stretch this time.

by Brandon Niles

· Nov 04, 2021 · 10:28 AM EDT

CAR RB Christian McCaffrey - Week 9 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 9 vs. New England Patriots

Christian McCaffrey has been out since Week 3, but he’s supposedly flirting with being active heading into Week 9. He’s a must-start any time he’s active, but be sure you have a backup option available to you if you’re going to risk having him in your lineup. Monitor the health situation very carefully, but if he’s active, you have to start him. He showed last year that he could be productive coming off injuries, even if it turned into getting injured again.