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Christian McCaffrey or Tyquan ThorntonWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Tyquan Thornton is listed out (ankle) as of . 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. Tyquan Thornton is a Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver who averaged 9.9 fantasy points per game across 4 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
6
Rush Yds
350
Rush TDs
7
Rec
28
Rec Yds
190
Bye
Week 8
WRKansas City Chiefs#28 WR
Tyquan Thornton
PPG
9.9
Games
4
Rec
11
Rec Yds
219
Rec TDs
2
Targets
15
Bye
Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Christian McCaffrey vs Tyquan Thornton: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatChristian McCaffreyTyquan Thornton
PPG (Half-PPR)18.09.9
Games Played64
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)10840
Rushing Yards3500
Rush Yds/Game58.30.0
Rushing TDs70
Receptions2811
Receiving Yards190219
Targets3515
Total TDs72
Age3026
Experience9 yrs4 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Christian McCaffrey or Tyquan Thornton in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Christian McCaffrey and Tyquan Thornton 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 Tyquan Thornton averaged 9.9.

Should I draft Christian McCaffrey or Tyquan Thornton in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Christian McCaffrey averaged 18.0 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026, and Tyquan Thornton averaged 9.9 across 4. 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 Tyquan Thornton average in 2026?▾

Christian McCaffrey averaged 18.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2026. Tyquan Thornton averaged 9.9 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 8.1 points per game.

When are Christian McCaffrey and Tyquan Thornton's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Christian McCaffrey (SF) has a bye in Week 8, and Tyquan Thornton (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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