Fantasy Football Today on Christian McCaffrey

Podcast2026 Fantasy Football Breakout RBs | 8 Running Backs Ready for a BIG Year (08/1...August 12, 2026

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I've often been taking Christian McCaffrey because if he stays healthy, he's one of the few running backs like he just did finishes number one in points per game.

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McCaffrey is a high-risk, high-reward pick due to workload.

Christian McCaffrey remains a top-tier option, but analysts are divided on his health outlook. While he finished as the RB1 in points per game last year, the heavy workload from previous seasons creates significant risk for drafters.

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