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Christian McCaffrey vs DK Metcalf

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

RBSan Francisco 49ersPPG LEADER
Christian McCaffrey
PPG
21.5
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,202
Rush TDs
10
Rec
102
Rec Yds
924
Bye
Week 9
WRPittsburgh Steelers
DK Metcalf
PPG
10.5
Games
15
Rec
59
Rec Yds
850
Rec TDs
6
Targets
99
Bye
Week 9

Head to Head

21.5 PPG10.5 PPG
17 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 9

Christian McCaffrey vs DK Metcalf: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Christian McCaffrey (RB, San Francisco 49ers) against DK Metcalf (WR, Pittsburgh Steelers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Christian McCaffrey averaged 21.5 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while DK Metcalf posted 10.5 PPG across 15 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

The Bottom Line

Based on 2025 production, Christian McCaffrey holds the PPG edge with strong output at 21.5 points per game. DK Metcalf averaged 10.5 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word — for a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Christian McCaffrey or DK Metcalf in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Christian McCaffrey has the edge at 21.5 PPG compared to DK Metcalf's 10.5 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Christian McCaffrey and DK Metcalf average in 2025?

Christian McCaffrey averaged 21.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. DK Metcalf averaged 10.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 11.0 points per game.

Do Christian McCaffrey and DK Metcalf share a bye week?

Yes, both Christian McCaffrey and DK Metcalf share a Week 9 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.