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CMC smash play vs. Dolphins but usage risk with rookie Kaelon Black getting work.

The 49ers' defense looked stout taking down the Rams in primetime and should find no resistance against the Dolphins in Week 2; Christian McCaffrey is set up to smash in this matchup. However, Avery Thrasher notes it's entirely possible the team elects to lower his usage and let rookie Kaelon Black, who led the team in rush attempts in Week 1, take on a larger role than CMC owners would like. CMC is still a must-start, but he handled a career-high 311 rushing attempts and over 450 total touches (including playoffs) in 2025; with Black looking like a solid complement, the 49ers may try to keep tread on the tires and CMC could be underutilized.

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