Christian McCaffrey
Is Christian McCaffrey playing in Week 9? Not known yet. Christian McCaffrey was listed questionable for his last game (calf), and there is no status for Week 9 against the Raiders yet. Status updated .
This season
- PPR pts / game
- 20.6
- RB3
- Target share
- 20.5%
- 6.0 targets / game
- Rush share
- 44.0%
- 12.0 carries / game
| Wk | Opp | PPR | Car | Rush yds | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | ATL | 22.0 | 7 | 39 | 7 | 6 | 61 | 1 |
| 6 | WAS | 30.7 | 16 | 64 | 10 | 9 | 53 | 2 |
| 5 | SEA | 17.3 | 11 | 68 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 1 |
| 4 | DEN | 16.0 | 15 | 52 | 5 | 3 | 18 | 1 |
| 3 | ARI | 21.6 | 15 | 75 | 5 | 4 | 41 | 1 |
| 2 | MIA | 22.6 | 10 | 23 | 4 | 4 | 43 | 2 |
| 1 | LA | 13.8 | 10 | 68 | 8 | 5 | 20 | 0 |
2026 regular season, from nflverse weekly stats. Updated as each week's games finish.
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Christian McCaffrey: Questionable
Oct 26: McCaffrey is dealing with a mild hamstring strain rather than a quadriceps injury, and the 49ers believe he'll be ready following the team's Week 8 bye, David Lombardi of SF Standard reports.
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In 2022, the 49ers traded second-, third-, fourth- and fifth-round picks to the Carolina Panthers for running back Christian McCaffrey. The Colts would seek a similar compensation package from teams looking to acquire Jonathan Taylor. · Quoting Adam Schefter: More about the Colts now being open to dealing standout running back Jonathan Taylor
3 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- 2d NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [Schefter] In 2022, 49ers traded second-, third-, fourth- and fifth-round picks to the Carolina Panthers for running back Christian McCaffrey. The Colts would seek a similar compensation package from teams looking to acquire Jonathan Taylor.+2
- 2d Jordan Raanan (X) On Jonathan Taylor: going to take a "huge" trade package. Compared it to Christian McCaffrey deal which was a second, third, fourth and fifth-round pick. Translation: Colts want A LOT. Going to be expensive. · Quoting Ian Rapoport: From @NFLGameDay Morning: #Ravens great Ray Lewis spoke to the team on Friday; The #Colts have some big decisions ahead, centered around Josh Downs and Jonathan Taylor.
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NFL OPOY Rankings ahead of Week 8, via Kalshi:
1. Jahmyr Gibbs (26%)
2. Jaxon Smith-Njigba (24%)
3. Kenneth Walker (17%)
4. Bijan Robinson (9%)
5. Josh Allen (3%)
6. Puka Nacua (3%)
7. CeeDee Lamb (2%)
8. Christian McCaffrey (3%)
9. Zay Flowers (2%)
10. Bowers / Amon-Ra (1%)
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- 3d Kyle Odegard (X) Jahmyr Gibbs against the Vikings defense tomorrow is gonna be a great matchup · Quoting Kalshi Sports: NFL OPOY Rankings ahead of Week 8, via Kalshi: 1. Jahmyr Gibbs (26%) 2. Jaxon Smith-Njigba (24%) 3. Kenneth Walker (17%) 4. Bijan Robinson (9%) 5. Josh Allen (3%) 6. Puka Nacua (3%) 7. CeeDee Lamb (2%) 8. Christian McCaffrey (3%) 9. Zay Flowers (2%) 10. Bowers / Amon-Ra (1%)
- 3d Kyle Odegard (X) NFL OPOY Rankings ahead of Week 8, via Kalshi: 1. Jahmyr Gibbs (26%) 2. Jaxon Smith-Njigba (24%) 3. Kenneth Walker (17%) 4. Bijan Robinson (9%) 5. Josh Allen (3%) 6. Puka Nacua (3%) 7. CeeDee Lamb (2%) 8. Christian McCaffrey (3%) 9. Zay Flowers (2%) 10. Bowers / Amon-Ra (1%)
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Christian McCaffrey?
A.J. Brown to Philly?
Those are two off the top of my head. I’m sure there are others. Jury is still out on Micah Parsons, but it was well on its way to working before he got hurt. · Quoting seanmac31.bsky.social: I can't remember the last time one of these major multi-pick trades worked out better for the team sending the picks.
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- 5d NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Colts believed to be looking for 1st round pick for Jonathan Taylor but his value is said to be more in the range of the Christian McCaffrey trade from 2022, per Tony Pauline.
- 5d Matt Lombardo (Bluesky) Christian McCaffrey? A.J. Brown to Philly? Those are two off the top of my head. I’m sure there are others. Jury is still out on Micah Parsons, but it was well on its way to working before he got hurt. · Quoting seanmac31.bsky.social: I can't remember the last time one of these major multi-pick trades worked out better for the team sending the picks.
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49ers midseason trades under GM John Lynch
'17: Jimmy Garoppolo
'19: Emmanuel Sanders
'20: Jordan Willis, *Kiko Alonso
'21: Charles Omenihu
'22: Christian McCaffrey
'23: Chase Young, Randy Gregory
'24: Khalil Davis
'25: Keion White
'26: DeForest Buckner
*-never played for 49ers
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Oct 27 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) 49ers midseason trades under GM John Lynch '17: Jimmy Garoppolo '19: Emmanuel Sanders '20: Jordan Willis, *Kiko Alonso '21: Charles Omenihu '22: Christian McCaffrey '23: Chase Young, Randy Gregory '24: Khalil Davis '25: Keion White '26: DeForest Buckner *-never played for 49ers+1
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Christian McCaffrey: Questionable
Oct 26: McCaffrey is dealing with a mild hamstring strain rather than a quadriceps injury, and the 49ers believe he'll be ready following the team's Week 8 bye, David Lombardi of SF Standard reports.
9 more updatesfrom 8 sources
- Oct 26 FFToday Christian McCaffrey nursing a hamstring strain+7
- Oct 26 ESPN NFL Injury Report Christian McCaffrey: Questionable
- Oct 26 FantasyPros (YouTube) Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups: MUST-HAVE Targets, Streamers & Drops (Week 8)
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NFL news, live updates: Raiders considering changes; Christian McCaffrey will be 'alright' after thigh injury
Follow along with the latest NFL news coming out of Week 7.
5 more updatesfrom 4 sources
- Oct 26 FTN (Bluesky) Week 8 Fantasy Football Injury Report 🏥 Adam breaks down the key injury situations & fallout: ftnfantasy.com/nfl/fantasy-... 🩹 Lions: Jahmyr Gibbs 🩹 49ers: Christian McCaffrey 🩹 Broncos: Jaylen Waddle 🩹 Seahawks: Rashid Shaheed 🩹 Giants: Cam Skattebo 🩹 Vikings: Aaron Jones Sr.
- Oct 26 Eric Branch (X) #49ers notes: Christian McCaffrey bummed after injury spoils what was looking like a vintage performance. "It sucks ... my leg just died on me.”
- Oct 26 Pro Football Talk Christian McCaffrey not worried about thigh injury moving forward
- Oct 26 Yahoo Fantasy Football NFL news, live updates: Raiders considering changes; Christian McCaffrey will be 'alright' after thigh injury
- Oct 26 Greg Auman (X) Jeanty is 83rd out of 83, and isn’t even close to 82. · Quoting Ryan Paganetti: Running Backs ranked by total rushing EPA from @NextGenStats through Sunday of Week 7: Minimum 10 carries. 1.) Kenneth Walker III (+10.9) 2.) Christian McCaffrey (+9.5) 3.) Blake Corum (+8.7) 4.) Chuba Hubbard (+6.5) 5.) James Cook (+5.3) 6.) Jaylen Warren (+5.1) 7.) Jaleel McLaughlin (+4.8) 8.) Kyle Monangai (+3.7) 9.) Chris Rodriguez Jr. (+3.3) 10.) Justice Hill (+2.9) 11.) Bucky Irving (+1.5) 12.) Bijan Robinson (+1.0) 13.) Jonah Coleman (+0.9) 14.) Ameer Abdullah (+0.5) 15.) Ollie Gordon II (+0.2) 16.) Brian Robinson (+0.2) 17.) RJ Harvey (-0.5) 18.) Kimani Vidal (-0.7) 19.) Jahmyr Gibbs (-0.7) 20.) Travis Etienne (-0.9) 21.) Seth McGowan (-1.0) 22.) Devin Singletary (-1.0) 23.) Javonte Williams (-1.6) 24.) Kyren Williams (-1.6) 25.) Saquon Barkley (-1.7) 26.) Isaiah Davis (-1.7) 27.) Josh Jacobs (-1.8) 28.) Chris Brooks (-1.8) 29.) Kenny Gainwell (-1.9) 30.) Pierre Strong (-2.2) 31.) Tyler Goodson…
- Oct 26 Greg Auman (X) Running Backs ranked by total rushing EPA from @NextGenStats through Sunday of Week 7: Minimum 10 carries. 1.) Kenneth Walker III (+10.9) 2.) Christian McCaffrey (+9.5) 3.) Blake Corum (+8.7) 4.) Chuba Hubbard (+6.5) 5.) James Cook (+5.3) 6.) Jaylen Warren (+5.1) 7.) Jaleel McLaughlin (+4.8) 8.) Kyle Monangai (+3.7) 9.) Chris Rodriguez Jr. (+3.3) 10.) Justice Hill (+2.9) 11.) Bucky Irving (+1.5) 12.) Bijan Robinson (+1.0) 13.) Jonah Coleman (+0.9) 14.) Ameer Abdullah (+0.5) 15.) Ollie Gordon II (+0.2) 16.) Brian Robinson (+0.2) 17.) RJ Harvey (-0.5) 18.) Kimani Vidal (-0.7) 19.) Jahmyr Gibbs (-0.7) 20.) Travis Etienne (-0.9) 21.) Seth McGowan (-1.0) 22.) Devin Singletary (-1.0) 23.) Javonte Williams (-1.6) 24.) Kyren Williams (-1.6) 25.) Saquon Barkley (-1.7) 26.) Isaiah Davis (-1.7) 27.) Josh Jacobs (-1.8) 28.) Chris Brooks (-1.8) 29.) Kenny Gainwell (-1.9) 30.) Pierre Strong (-2.2) 31.) Tyler Goodson (-2.3) 32.) CJ Donaldson (-2.7) 33.) Bam Knight (-2.9) 34.) Samaje Perine…
- #49ers notes w/ @harrisonrich_: * Christian McCaffrey struggles after return * Eddy Pineiro misses another gimmee * CB shuffle: "We were just frustrated" via @sfchronicle
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Christian McCaffrey exits #49ers’ game with thigh injury, questionable to return
46 more updatesfrom 16 sources
- Oct 25 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [Barrows] Christian McCaffrey said he was confident his thigh injury was not a long-term issue. “It sucks because it feels like I was going on a run there and then my leg just died on me. Tried to get it going for the whole rest of the game. I know I’ll be alright."
- Oct 25 Eric Branch (X) Christian McCaffrey returns after exiting #49ers’ game with thigh injury+2
- Oct 25 Yahoo Fantasy Football Christian McCaffrey able to return to Week 7 game
- Oct 25 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) Christian McCaffrey has returned.
- Oct 25 Pro Football Talk Falcons take lead, but Christian McCaffrey returns for 49ers
- Oct 25 Adam Schefter (X) Christian McCaffrey has returned. · Quoting Adam Schefter: Christian McCaffey to the locker room.
- Oct 25 Eric Branch (X) Christian McCaffrey back on field for start of this drive. #49ers
- Oct 25 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) RB Christian McCaffrey (thigh) is on the 49ers' sideline and looks as if he is available to return to action.+1
- Oct 25 Eric Branch (X) Christian McCaffrey starting second half on an exercise bike behind the bench. #49ers
- Oct 25 NFL Daily News (Bluesky) 🚨 Status alert: Christian McCaffrey (thigh) back on sidelines with helmet.
- Oct 25 Pro Football Talk 49ers lead at halftime despite offense struggling without Christian McCaffrey
- Oct 25 CBS Sports NFL Headlines 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey exits with injury vs. Falcons, is questionable to return+2
- Oct 25 Yahoo Fantasy Football Christian McCaffrey leaves Week 7 game early
- Oct 25 Greg Auman (X) With Christian McCaffrey sidelined with a thigh injury, Kaelon Black fumbles inside the Atlanta 30 and Falcons recover the loose ball. Falcons down 14-9, but have a chance to change that in final 4:20 of first half.
- Oct 25 ESPN NFL Injury Report Christian McCaffrey: Questionable
- Oct 25 NFL Daily News (Bluesky) 🚨 Status alert: Christian McCaffrey (thigh) headed to locker room.+1
- Oct 25 Matt Barrows (Bluesky) Christian McCaffrey is finally out of the blue medical tent. He was in it for the duration of the Falcons touchdown drive. He's still got his helmet on.
- Oct 25 Mike Garafolo (X) #49ers say Christian McCaffrey (thigh) is questionable to return.
- Oct 25 Field Yates (X) Christian McCaffrey is questionable to return due to a thigh injury.+2
- Oct 25 NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Status alert: Christian McCaffrey (thigh) questionable to return Sunday, per the broadcast. · Quoting NFL Daily News: ‼️ Status alert: Christian McCaffrey (leg) headed to medical tent Sunday.
- Oct 25 NFL Daily News (Bluesky) ‼️ Status alert: Christian McCaffrey (leg) headed to medical tent Sunday.
- Oct 25 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) With Christian McCaffrey on the sideline, Kaelon Black blasts up the middle for a 30-yard TD run. That's the first TD of his NFL career. The 49ers take a 14-3 lead.+1
- Oct 25 Eric Branch (X) Who needs Christian McCaffrey? #49ers · Quoting Eric Branch: Who needs WRs? #49ers
- Oct 25 Eric Branch (X) Christian McCaffrey on the sideline. Has been working with trainer to try to get loose #49ers
- Oct 25 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) Christian McCaffrey begins this possession on the sideline with him appearing to have an issue with his left leg.+1
- Oct 25 Eric Branch (X) Total yards: Christian McCaffrey: 74 Rest of #49ers: 1
- Oct 25 Pro Football Talk Christian McCaffrey leaps into the end zone on fourth down, 49ers lead Falcons
- Oct 25 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) Christian McCaffrey had four carries for 29 yards and a TD and two receptions for 40 yards on the opening drive. The 49ers take a 7-0 lead on the Falcons.+1
- Oct 25 Matt Barrows (Bluesky) Christian McCaffrey, appropriately, goes over the top for the TD. He had 69 combined yards on that opening drive.
- Oct 25 Josh Kendall (X) 49ers 7, Falcons 0, 9:22 left Q1 Christian McCaffrey over the top on fourth-and-goal from the 1 for the first points of the game.
- Oct 25 Greg Auman (X) 49ers go for it on fourth-and-goal from the 1, and Christian McCaffrey leaps over the pile to (barely) get in the end zone for a 7-0 lead at Atlanta. McCaffrey had six touches for 69 yards on the opening drive.
- Oct 25 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) You're not gonna win letting Christian McCaffrey do that #analysis
- Oct 25 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) 49ers starting offense QB Brock Purdy RB Christian McCaffrey FB Kyle Juszczyk WR Brandin Cooks WR Jordan Watkins TE George Kittle LT Trent Williams LG Connor Colby C Jake Brendel RG Dominick Puni RT Colton McKivitz+1
- Oct 25 Matt Maiocco (X) The 49ers will not have their top four WRs from Week 1 available against the Falcons. Christian McCaffrey lined up in the slot 39 times and 16 times wide in the first six games. Expect more of that today against the Falcons with him and Kaelon Black on the field at the same time.+1
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Christian McCaffrey’s gravity as a receiver is extraordinary. The 49ers are just running him on downfield routes from the backfield now.
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Oct 24 David Lombardi (X) First clip, CMC draws nearly 30% of the defense into a phone booth surrounding him · Quoting Ted Nguyen: Christian McCaffrey’s gravity as a receiver is extraordinary. The 49ers are just running him on downfield routes from the backfield now.
- Oct 24 David Lombardi (X) Christian McCaffrey’s gravity as a receiver is extraordinary. The 49ers are just running him on downfield routes from the backfield now.
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Week 7 Yahoo Fantasy x Arena Club Slab Packs: Trevor Lawrence, Christian McCaffrey among chase cards
Loaded with top performers and fantasy stars, the Yahoo Fantasy x Arena Club Slab packs will be available each week during the regular season for collectors and fans to digitally rip.
2 more updatesfrom 1 source
- Oct 22 David Lombardi (X) The 49ers have made A LOT of offseason trades as well. And they’ve hit on many draft picks and some key FA signings. Consistently top-shelf rosters don’t materialize out of thin air. The 49ers won 13 games with a borderline JV team last season! · Quoting Danny G: In-season trade acquisitions the 49ers have made since 2019: 2019 WR Emmanuel Sanders 2020 DE Jordan Willis 2021 DE Charles Omenihu 2022 RB Christian McCaffrey 2023 DE Randy Gregory DE Chase Young 2024 DT Khalil Davis 2025 DL Keion White Their track record is strong 👍
- Oct 22 David Lombardi (X) In-season trade acquisitions the 49ers have made since 2019: 2019 WR Emmanuel Sanders 2020 DE Jordan Willis 2021 DE Charles Omenihu 2022 RB Christian McCaffrey 2023 DE Randy Gregory DE Chase Young 2024 DT Khalil Davis 2025 DL Keion White Their track record is strong 👍
- Oct 22 Yahoo Fantasy Football Week 7 Yahoo Fantasy x Arena Club Slab Packs: Trevor Lawrence, Christian McCaffrey among chase cards
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No practice
WR Mike Evans (Achilles)
WR Deebo Samuel (hamstring)
DE Nick Bosa (knee, calf)
DE Mykel Williams (knee)
LB Garret Wallow (ham)
LB Luke Gifford (groin)
DB Upton Stout (shoulder)
S Marques Sigle (ankle)
S Siran Neal (knee)
Rest-T Trent Williams, RB Christian McCaffrey
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Oct 21 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) No practice WR Mike Evans (Achilles) WR Deebo Samuel (hamstring) DE Nick Bosa (knee, calf) DE Mykel Williams (knee) LB Garret Wallow (ham) LB Luke Gifford (groin) DB Upton Stout (shoulder) S Marques Sigle (ankle) S Siran Neal (knee) Rest-T Trent Williams, RB Christian McCaffrey+1
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Fantasy Genius Week 6 Not-So-Serious Recap
Folks, the cupboard was bare for fantasy managers in Week 6. Until Christian McCaffrey scored two touchdowns on MNF, no […]
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Christian McCaffrey scores his 36th touchdown in a  49ers uniform since being traded almost four years ago to the day.
The McCaffrey trade was transformational for San Francisco and will go down as one of the most impactful trade deadline deals in NFL history.
11 more updatesfrom 5 sources
- Oct 19 Nathan Jahnke (Bluesky) 49ers halftime HB snap count Christian McCaffrey 37 Kaelon Black 11 Out of 43 plays+3
- Oct 19 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) The 49ers are using Christian McCaffrey and Kaelon Black together in this game for the first time this season.+1
- Oct 19 Darin Gantt (Bluesky) I will never forgive Christian for making me waste a perfectly good ticket to see Lizzo in concert that night. · Quoting Matt Lombardo: Christian McCaffrey scores his 36th touchdown in a  49ers uniform since being traded almost four years ago to the day. The McCaffrey trade was transformational for San Francisco and will go down as one of the most impactful trade deadline deals in NFL history.
- Oct 19 Matt Lombardo (Bluesky) Christian McCaffrey scores his 36th touchdown in a  49ers uniform since being traded almost four years ago to the day. The McCaffrey trade was transformational for San Francisco and will go down as one of the most impactful trade deadline deals in NFL history.
- Oct 19 Tashan Reed (Bluesky) #Commanders lost contain on a Purdy scramble to convert on 4th-and-3. Three plays later, Christian McCaffrey punched it in on a short TD run. 49ers go up two scores.
- Oct 19 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) 49ers starting offense QB Brock Purdy RB Christian McCaffrey FB Kyle Juszczyk WR Mike Evans WR Jordan Watkins TE George Kittle LT Trent Williams LG Connor Colby C Jake Brendel RG Dominick Puni RT Colton McKivitz+2
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Game Notes: New Orleans Saints 34, New York Giants 27 | 2026 NFL Week 6
Kamara became the sixth player in NFL history to record at least 5,000 career rushing and receiving yards, Joining Marshall Faulk, Lenny Moore, Marcus Allen, Christian McCaffrey, and Tiki Barber. Kamara would also become only the fifth Saint with 5,000 receiving yards.
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Alvin Kamara becomes sixth player in NFL history to record 5,000 yards rushing and receiving
Kamara joins Marshall Faulk, Lenny Moore, Marcus Allen, Christian McCaffrey and Tiki Barber as only players to surpass 5,000 yards on the ground and through the air
- Kyle Shanahan is taking better care of Christian McCaffrey this season. How does McCaffrey feel about that? “That’s a good question,” he said. The short answer: McCaffrey is conflicted. #49ers
- Christian McCaffrey is working less. His thoughts? It’s complicated #49ers
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Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 6? CeeDee Lamb, Kyren Williams, Jonathan Taylor, Ryan Flournoy, Jaylin Noel, Tre' Harris, Kyle Monangai, Derrick Henry, Christian McCaffrey
Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 6 fantasy football lineup decisions involve […]
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Christian McCaffrey and Olivia Culpo Welcome Baby No. 2 🍼 | Off the FIeld
RB Christian McCaffrey and his wife, Olivia Culpo, announce the birth of their second child.