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Updated October 25, 2026 from live stats

Christian McCaffrey or Jonathan TaylorWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Christian McCaffrey is a San Francisco 49ers running back who averaged 18.0 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026. Jonathan Taylor is a Indianapolis Colts running back who averaged 18.5 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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RBSan Francisco 49ers#8 RB

Christian McCaffrey

PPG

18.0

Games

Rush Yds

350

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

190

Bye

Week 8

RBIndianapolis Colts#5 RB

Jonathan Taylor

PPG

18.5

Games

Rush Yds

492

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

163

Bye

Week 13

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Christian McCaffrey vs Jonathan Taylor: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Christian McCaffrey	Jonathan Taylor
PPG (Half-PPR)	18.0	18.5
Games Played	6	6
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	108	111
Rushing Yards	350	492
Rush Yds/Game	58.3	82.0
Rushing TDs	7	7
Receptions	28	15
Receiving Yards	190	163
Targets	35	23
Total TDs	7	7
Age	30	27
Experience	9 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 13

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Christian McCaffrey or Jonathan Taylor in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Christian McCaffrey and Jonathan Taylor is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Christian McCaffrey averaged 18.0 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Jonathan Taylor averaged 18.5.

Should I draft Christian McCaffrey or Jonathan Taylor in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Christian McCaffrey averaged 18.0 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026, and Jonathan Taylor averaged 18.5 across 6. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Christian McCaffrey and Jonathan Taylor average in 2026?▾

Christian McCaffrey averaged 18.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2026. Jonathan Taylor averaged 18.5 PPG over 6 games. That is a difference of 0.5 points per game.

When are Christian McCaffrey and Jonathan Taylor's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Christian McCaffrey (SF) has a bye in Week 8, and Jonathan Taylor (IND) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.