Fantasy Football Today on Christian McCaffrey

PodcastWeek 1 Start Sit Advice (Part 2) | Sneaky Starts & Players to BENCH (09/11 Fant...September 11, 2026

From the episode

They almost split first and second down snaps evenly... I think the case for him to be RB one is out the window if he's not getting the majority of the first and second down carries.

Mentioned at 7:02 – 8:49

STACKED’s take

Negative signalUsage

McCaffrey's reduced early-down volume hurts his overall RB1 upside.

Christian McCaffrey's usage shifted, with the team splitting first and second-down snaps nearly evenly (50% to 46%) with Kalon Black. While McCaffrey retained high-value touches like third downs and goal-line work, the loss of early-down volume threatens his case as the overall RB1, as it limits his opportunities for explosive long runs.