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Black won the backup RB gig out of camp and was expected to spell CMC on some downs — not nearly outproduce him to open the season. McCaffrey had 36 snaps while Black played 28, and the rookie outcarried the vet 14-10.
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Black outcarried McCaffrey 14-10 in Week 1; top add in 12+ team leagues.

Black won the backup RB job and significantly outproduced Christian McCaffrey in Week 1 despite expectations he'd merely spell CMC on some downs. Black played 28 snaps to McCaffrey's 36 and outcarried him 14-10, posting 7.5 fantasy points in half-PPR. Kyle Shanahan is clearly trusting Black to take workload off McCaffrey to keep the superstar healthy. The source recommends adding Black in 12- or 14-team leagues if you own McCaffrey, and calls him a top waiver consideration in deeper formats given his current role and injury-replacement upside. Niners face Dolphins at home in Week 2, a great matchup for both backs.

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