Fantasy Football Today on Christian McCaffrey

PodcastAuction Tips & Strategy + Mailbag Q&A! (08/29 Fantasy Football Podcast)August 29, 2026

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Shanahan has mentioned that he doesn't want it to be like the situation it's been in the past where it's like I bring on the RB too and he's so one dimensional...He wants someone who can catch and be a runner.

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49ers seek multi-dimensional handcuff for McCaffrey.

49ers want handcuff to be multi-dimensional with receiving ability, not purely one-dimensional runner; Shanahan mentioned preference for back who can catch and run; handcuff situation unclear between Black and James.

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Riddick cited McCaffrey's health as essential to 49ers' competitive roster.

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McCaffrey gains from Juszczyk's expanded lead-blocking role in motion.

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McCaffrey gains from Shanahan's Juszczyk lead-blocking motion design

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CMC mentioned in context of Kaelon Black's usage and handcuff strategy. One comment notes 'I have CMC I didn't have Black because I figured his backu...

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McCaffrey's productive running game forced Rams to keep extra size on field

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If you play the 49ers in man coverage on base downs they will make the guy covering deebo fit the B gap and the next play split CMAC out and you’ll h...

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