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McCaffrey's efficiency had a scary dip last year, but his fantasy value was buoyed by the usage. McCaffrey presents a tricky risk/reward profile on the eve of his age-30 season.

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McCaffrey's efficiency dipped last year; age-30 season presents tricky risk/reward.

McCaffrey's efficiency had a scary dip last year, though his fantasy value was buoyed by usage under Kyle Shanahan. With so much of McCaffrey's role tied to receiving work, he'll often be tackled by lighter defenders. McCaffrey presents a tricky risk/reward profile on the eve of his age-30 season.

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