Fantasy Football Today on Kaelon Black

PodcastAshton Jeanty Injury Update + Biggest Risers & Fallers! (08/24 Fantasy Football...August 24, 2026

From the episode

My guess is that they'll use both guys if there is an injury to McCaffrey... But right now, give a slight edge to Kalon Black.

Mentioned at 23:13 – 24:08

STACKED’s take

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Black has a slight edge over James for the backup role

Jamie gives Kalon Black a slight edge as the primary backup to McCaffrey over Jordan James because Black returned to practice sooner, though the team will likely use both players if McCaffrey is injured.

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Kaelon BlackPositiveDepth Chart

Kalon Black is the primary backup to Christian McCaffrey in San Francisco.

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Kaelon BlackPositiveUsage

Black gets screen-pass opportunity with Juszczyk clearing the way.

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Kaelon BlackPositiveUsage

Black benefits from Shanahan's Juszczyk screen-pass lead-blocking design

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Kaelon BlackPositiveSleeper

Kaelon Black emerges as the high-value handcuff/backup to own. Multiple comments strongly recommend acquiring him: 'If Black is somehow a free agent...

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Kaelon BlackPositiveBreakout

Rookie Black earns Shanahan's trust with 14 carries, 65 yards.

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Kaelon BlackPositiveBreakout

Black out-carries McCaffrey 14-10 with 65 yards; emerging as legitimate one-two punch.

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