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McCaffrey's receiving work, that which he was most known for, has dried up. If you look at last year, four weeks into 2025, he was the RB1 in routes run, the RB1 in catches, and the RB1 in receiving yards. One month into the 2026 season that we are presently in, he is the RB10 in routes run, the RB6 in catches, and the RB6 in receiving yards.
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McCaffrey's receiving role has dried up; now RB10 in routes, RB6 in catches.

McCaffrey's receiving role has significantly diminished in the 49ers offense; he ranks RB10 in routes run, RB6 in catches, and RB6 in receiving yards through four weeks of 2026, a stark drop from RB1 status in all three categories last season. His receiving yards have not exceeded 45 in any game, and his rushing efficiency has declined to 4.4 yards per carry (career low 3.9 last year). All four touchdowns have come from the goal line (four one-yard rushing TDs), indicating a shift away from the versatile role he was drafted for.

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