NFL Fantasy - The Athletic on Christian McCaffrey

ArticleFantasy football players to avoid in 2026 draftsAugust 10, 2026

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McCaffrey flagged as a player to avoid in 2026 drafts.

The source identifies Christian McCaffrey as a player to avoid in 2026 fantasy football drafts, flagging him as a bust risk.

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McCaffrey's age, injury history, and 413 touches make him a bust risk at RB3 ADP.

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McCaffrey is projected as a top-10 player on NFL's Top 100 list.

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Middle Round 1 option; strong tier-1 running back.

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Christian McCaffrey could be prioritized over Smith-Njigba in 2WR leagues.

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Christian McCaffrey ranked 3 spots lower than ADP by expert consensus.

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