The Action Network Sports Betting Podcast on Christian McCaffrey

PodcastNFL Futures Watch | Week 7October 20, 2026

From the episode

they haven't really needed to use him all that much. And last night felt like the first time they uncorked him a little bit and they can continue to sort of wait to go full throttle with Christian McCaffrey

Mentioned at 45:45 – 46:45

STACKED’s take

Positive signalUsage

49ers holding back McCaffrey usage for playoff upside.

The 49ers have not heavily relied on Christian McCaffrey through the first half of the season, and last night felt like the first time they uncorked him a little bit; they can continue to wait to go full throttle with him, which means if Mike Evans is healthy, when you do that later in the season, the offense actually has higher upside.