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Situationally, this is the game to lean on McCaffrey and ramp up his usage. The other skill players are not there to be relied upon, and the 49ers' bye week is right after this game. Giving McCaffrey a boost in usage also comes with extra rest, and a decrease in need to continue so on the backend.
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McCaffrey's usage should spike in Atlanta with bye week ahead and injuries.

The source identifies a situational spot to lean on McCaffrey and ramp up his usage against Atlanta. McCaffrey's per-game touch average has dropped from 24.3 last season to 17.5 this season (13th in NFL), but with other skill players unavailable and the 49ers' bye week following this game, the source expects elevated workload. This creates a depressed line based on season volume metrics that won't align with this single game. Targets: over 15.5 rushing attempts, over 5.5 receptions, and over 111.5 rushing + receiving yards.

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