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Updated October 25, 2026 from live stats

Christian McCaffrey or Michael CarterWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Michael Carter is listed out (abdomen) as of October 25, 2026. The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Christian McCaffrey is a San Francisco 49ers running back who averaged 18.0 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026. Michael Carter is a Arizona Cardinals running back who averaged 6.3 fantasy points per game across 13 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

RBArizona Cardinals

Michael Carter

PPG

6.3

Games

Rush Yds

333

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

267

Bye

Week 14

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Christian McCaffrey vs Michael Carter: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Christian McCaffrey	Michael Carter
PPG (Half-PPR)	18.0	6.3
Games Played	6	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	108	82
Rushing Yards	350	333
Rush Yds/Game	58.3	25.6
Rushing TDs	7	1
Receptions	28	33
Receiving Yards	190	267
Targets	35	45
Total TDs	7	1
Age	30	27
Experience	9 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 14

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Christian McCaffrey or Michael Carter in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Christian McCaffrey and Michael Carter 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 Michael Carter averaged 6.3.

Should I draft Christian McCaffrey or Michael Carter in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Christian McCaffrey averaged 18.0 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026, and Michael Carter averaged 6.3 across 13. 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 Michael Carter average in 2026?▾

Christian McCaffrey averaged 18.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2026. Michael Carter averaged 6.3 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 11.7 points per game.

When are Christian McCaffrey and Michael Carter's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Christian McCaffrey (SF) has a bye in Week 8, and Michael Carter (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.