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Kaelon Black or Michael CarterWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

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

Kaelon Black is a San Francisco 49ers running back who averaged 3.1 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#60 RB
Kaelon Black
PPG
3.1
Games
6
Rush Yds
170
Rec
2
Rec Yds
8
Bye
Week 8
RBArizona Cardinals
Michael Carter
PPG
6.3
Games
13
Rush Yds
333
Rush TDs
1
Rec
33
Rec Yds
267
Bye
Week 14

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Kaelon Black vs Michael Carter: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatKaelon BlackMichael Carter
PPG (Half-PPR)3.16.3
Games Played613
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)1982
Rushing Yards170333
Rush Yds/Game28.325.6
Rushing TDs01
Receptions233
Receiving Yards8267
Targets345
Total TDs01
Age2527
Experience-4 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 14

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Kaelon Black or Michael Carter in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Kaelon Black 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, Kaelon Black averaged 3.1 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Michael Carter averaged 6.3.

Should I draft Kaelon Black or Michael Carter in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Kaelon Black averaged 3.1 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 Kaelon Black and Michael Carter average in 2026?▾

Kaelon Black averaged 3.1 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 3.2 points per game.

When are Kaelon Black and Michael Carter's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Kaelon Black (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.

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