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In Week 1, McCaffrey took 20% of his carries for 10-plus yards and averaged 6.8 yards per carry. He looked noticeably more explosive and ran with more aggression on fewer opportunities... If we redrafted today, McCaffrey would still be a fringe Round 1 selection for me.
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McCaffrey's Week 1 efficiency improved sharply; Harmon still ranks him top-5 RB despite reduced role.

In Week 1 of 2026, McCaffrey showed improved rushing efficiency on reduced volume: 20% of carries went for 10-plus yards (vs. 8.7% in 2025) and he averaged 6.8 yards per carry, appearing 'noticeably more explosive and ran with more aggression on fewer opportunities.' He maintained a clear lead in the passing game with 18 routes and team-high eight targets. Matt Harmon projects McCaffrey would still be a fringe Round 1 selection if redrafting today and ranks him in the top-five running backs despite the workload reduction, citing upcoming matchups against the Dolphins and Cardinals.

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