FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast on Christian McCaffrey

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From the episode

I don't think people, CMC investors should be panicking that Kalen Black had more carries than Christian McCaffrey... Dude still got freaking eight targets, 15 opportunities.

Mentioned at 1:59 – 5:18

STACKED’s take

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McCaffrey's low snap count was situational; he remains a high-upside workhorse.

The source notes that Christian McCaffrey's lower snap share in the season opener was due to preseason lower-body tightness and the unusual circumstances of the game in Australia, rather than a permanent role change. He still recorded 15 opportunities and eight targets, looking explosive despite the limited snap count.