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RBSan Francisco 49ers#8 at Running BackUpdated October 25, 2026

Christian McCaffrey

Running Back · 2026 season stats, schedule and bye week. The start or sit verdict is in the DraftCall app.

PPG

18.0

Games

6

Bye

W8

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Age

30

Experience

9 yrs

Size

5'11" · 210 lb

College

Stanford

2026 Season Stats

PPG

18.0

Games

6

Rush Yds

350

Rush TDs

7

Rec

28

Rec Yds

190

Bye

Week 8

Christian McCaffrey 2026 Fantasy Outlook

Christian McCaffrey is the San Francisco 49ers number 23 running back, a seasoned 9-year pro, and finished the 2026 regular season as a top-tier fantasy option at his position. He averaged 18.0 fantasy points per game across 6 appearances, which ranks him 8th among running backs in our 2026 draft board. That per-game number is the starting point for every start or sit decision you make with him in 2026.

Christian McCaffrey finished 2026 with 350 rushing yards and 7 ground scores. He added 28 catches for 190 receiving yards, a meaningful passing-game role that lifts his PPR floor without making him a pure receiving back.

For the start or sit call on Christian McCaffrey this week, with his matchup and injury status factored in, get the free DraftCall app. It compares him with any other NFL player and names the one to start.

Upcoming Schedule

Week 7AWAY

@ Atlanta Falcons

Oct 25 · 1:00 PM ET (13:00)

Week 9HOME

vs Las Vegas Raiders

Nov 8 · 4:05 PM ET (16:05)

Week 10AWAY

@ Dallas Cowboys

Nov 15 · 4:25 PM ET (16:25)

Week 11HOME

vs Minnesota Vikings

Nov 22 · 8:20 PM ET (20:20)

Christian McCaffrey Head to Head Matchups

Start or sit decisions usually come down to a head-to-head call. Here are 8 of the most-searched matchups for Christian McCaffrey in 2026.

RB

Christian McCaffrey

SF

VS

RB

Jahmyr Gibbs

DET

18.0

28.0

PPG (2026)

RB

Christian McCaffrey

SF

VS

RB

Kenneth Walker III

KC

18.0

26.2

PPG (2026)

RB

Christian McCaffrey

SF

VS

WR

Jaxon Smith-Njigba

SEA

18.0

23.4

PPG (2026)

RB

Bijan Robinson

ATL

VS

RB

Christian McCaffrey

SF

19.7

18.0

PPG (2026)

RB

Christian McCaffrey

SF

VS

RB

Derrick Henry

BAL

18.0

18.7

PPG (2026)

RB

Christian McCaffrey

SF

VS

RB

Jonathan Taylor

IND

18.0

18.5

PPG (2026)

RB

Christian McCaffrey

SF

VS

RB

Chuba Hubbard

CAR

18.0

18.5

PPG (2026)

RB

Christian McCaffrey

SF

VS

WR

Puka Nacua

LAR

18.0

18.3

PPG (2026)

All 171 matchups for Christian McCaffrey▾

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#6 Running Back

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CAR · 18.5 PPG

#10 Running Back

Javonte Williams

DAL · 16.6 PPG

#5 Running Back

Jonathan Taylor

IND · 18.5 PPG

San Francisco 49ers Teammates

Christian McCaffrey's top fantasy producers on the San Francisco 49ers. Stack decisions, bye-week planning, and shootout picks all start with roster context.

QB · #3

Brock Purdy

22.3 PPG · Bye W8

TE · #4

George Kittle

12.8 PPG · Bye W8

WR · #19

Mike Evans

12.6 PPG · Bye W8

WR · #26

Deebo Samuel Sr.

10.5 PPG · Bye W8

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Christian McCaffrey Fantasy FAQ

How many fantasy points did Christian McCaffrey score in 2026?▾

Christian McCaffrey averaged 18.0 fantasy points per game in the 2026 NFL regular season across 6 appearances, which ranks him 8th among running backs on our 2026 draft board.

What is Christian McCaffrey's 2026 fantasy outlook?▾

Christian McCaffrey averaged 18.0 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026, which is the baseline for 2026. Weekly start or sit decisions also depend on matchup quality, injury status, and game script. For that call, compare him with any other player in the free DraftCall app.

What is Christian McCaffrey's bye week?▾

Christian McCaffrey has his bye in Week 8 as a member of the San Francisco 49ers. Plan roster depth at running back for that week, or use the waiver wire to stream a replacement.

Is Christian McCaffrey playing this week?▾

Check close to kickoff. Injury designations change through the week, and each team's inactives are announced about 90 minutes before its game. The free DraftCall app refreshes designations every ten minutes, so Christian McCaffrey's status there is current when you set your lineup.

What jersey number does Christian McCaffrey wear?▾

Christian McCaffrey wears number 23 for the San Francisco 49ers.