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It's easy to wonder why Christian McCaffrey wasn't involved in hindsight after Week 5, especially given how successful the plays were when he ran the ball... Washington has allowed 2.81 yards per carry, with a -0.39 EPA per rush and a 36.1% success rate... plenty of McCaffrey with a sprinkle of Kaelon Black should keep the Niners in manageable passing situations.
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McCaffrey poised for heavy usage; Commanders' weak inside-zone defense and Juszczyk's return support volume.

McCaffrey's limited involvement in Week 5 was an overcorrection; he should see heavy usage against Washington's weak run defense. The Commanders rank 27th in rushing success rate and have allowed six yards per carry against inside zone with +0.115 EPA per rush on man concepts. With an extra day of rest and Kyle Juszczyk's expected return, McCaffrey should be fresh and featured in both outside zone (49ers' 40% base) and inside zone (20% incorporation) schemes to keep San Francisco in manageable passing situations.

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