ESPN Fantasy Football on Christian McCaffrey

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Christian McCaffrey proved doubters wrong last year, reclaiming his position as a top-three fantasy running back. But this year is not last year. This year, McCaffrey is coming off a 450-touch season across the regular season and playoffs. Just like I did following Saquon Barkley's massive workload the year before, I'm fading the player with that kind of touch count in the previous season.

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McCaffrey's 450-touch 2025 workload suggests regression risk despite top-three status.

McCaffrey proved doubters wrong last year, reclaiming his position as a top-three fantasy RB. However, he is coming off a 450-touch season across the regular season and playoffs. The source is fading him based on historical precedent: following Saquon Barkley's massive workload the year before, that player disappointed.

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