Yahoo Sports NFL on Christian McCaffrey

ArticleWeek 2 Fantasy Football Rankings: RBSeptember 17, 2026

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You don't typically see the word "just" attached to 15 touches, but it's indeed a measly total for Christian McCaffrey. That's all he received with the 49ers winning 27-7 in Week 1, with new Day 2 backup Kaelon Black getting 15 handles.

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McCaffrey's 15 touches in blowout win viewed as aberration, not trend.

McCaffrey received just 15 touches in Week 1 despite the 49ers' 27-7 win, with backup Kaelon Black getting 15 handles. While concerning for a first-round pick, the source attributes this to the 49ers debuting internationally and McCaffrey battling cramps, viewing the usage split as an aberration until further notice.