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 Stats > Christian McCaffrey  
 
Running Back, San Francisco 49ers

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Draft: 2017 Round 1 (8)
College: Stanford
Ht: 5’11”  Wt: 202 DOB: 1996-06-07 Age: 27

Season Stats
FFToday Standard Scoring: Review Scoring
  RushingReceiving Fantasy
Season Team G Att Yard Avg TDTarget Rec Yard Avg TD FPts FPts/G
2017 CAR 16 117 435 3.7 2 113 80 651 8.1 5 150.6 9.4
2018 CAR 16 219 1,098 5.0 7 124 107 867 8.1 6 274.5 17.2
2019 CAR 16 287 1,387 4.8 15 142 116 1,005 8.7 4 353.2 22.1
2020 CAR 3 59 225 3.8 5 19 17 149 8.8 1 73.4 24.5
2021 CAR 7 99 442 4.5 1 41 37 343 9.3 1 90.5 12.9
2022 SF 17 244 1,139 4.7 8 108 85 741 8.7 5 266.0 15.6
2023 SF 12 210 1,032 4.9 12 62 51 429 8.4 5 248.1 20.7
2023 (Projected) SF   246 1,107 4.5 7   79 672 8.5 5 249.9  

2023 Outlook
Depth Chart
A budding superstar through his first three NFL seasons, McCaffrey battled injuries that limited him to just 10 games in 2020 and 2021 combined. His inability to stay healthy led to Carolina flipping the former All Pro for a handful of picks last October. For at least one season, the trade was a slam dunk success for the 49ers as Run CMC's arrival immediately transformed the 49ers offense -- in six games before acquiring McCaffrey, the 49ers averaged 20.3 points per game; in 11 games after, that number jumped to 29.8.

Shanahan also seemed to find the right balance to keep McCaffrey on the field, only exceeding 20 carries in a game once. The monitored workload didn't hamper his statistical output, though, as in 14 games with San Francisco (including the playoffs), the Stanford product averaged 108 total yards per outing and scored 13 touchdowns. He's as talented a back as there is the NFL, and his versatility may be unmatched as well with great hands out of the backfield and the toughness to be effective in goal-to-go situations that belie his size.

There's no doubt McCaffrey belongs in the conversation for the No. 1 overall pick alongside the likes of Justin Jefferson, Austin Ekeler, and Jonathan Taylor, but the seventh-year pro didn't have his durability red flags wiped clean by one healthy campaign. Plus, there's this historical nugget: the 49ers have had a different leading rusher in each of Shanahan's six seasons as head coach. Ultimately, McCaffrey is a clear RB1 that carries significant risk.

Fan. Tm. Player
RB1RB1 Christian McCaffrey
RB2RB2 Elijah Mitchell
RB3RB3 Jordan Mason
RB4RB4 Tyrion Davis-Price
RB5FB1 Kyle Juszczyk
49ers Depth Chart
News From The Past 90 Days
Injury Deebo Samuel out next two games, shoulder injury
Christian McCaffrey questionable for Week 7
By: Mike Krueger | Sat Oct 21, 5:00 pm

San Francisco
49ers’ HC Kyle Shanahan told reporters that WR Deebo Samuel is dealing with a hairline fracture in his shoulder and will be out the next two games leading up to the team’s bye week. RB Christian McCaffrey is questionable for Week 7. (Adam Schefter on X)

FFToday's Take: The 49ers have a bye in Week 9 so the earliest we could see Deebo back on the field is Week 10 against the Jaguars. In the meantime, expect Brandon Aiyuk to be the top wideout in San Francisco with increased opportunities for Jauan Jennings. McCaffrey appears to be trending towards playing Monday night against the Vikings but remains a gametime decision.


Injury McCaffrey, Deebo miss practice on Friday
49ers play Monday night
By: Mike Krueger | Fri Oct 20, 6:40 pm

San Francisco
No practice again today for a second straight day for Christian McCaffrey (oblique), Deebo Samuel (shoulder) and Trent Williams (ankle). 49ers play Monday night in Minnesota. (Adam Schefter on X)

FFToday's Take: The 49ers face the Vikings Monday night, so they'll get in another practice on Saturday. It would be help their chances of playing if they can at least get in a limited session tomorrow. The backfield would be some mix of Elijah Mitchell and Jordan Mason if McCaffrey were to miss Stay tuned.


Injury CMC, Deebo hurt in Week 6 loss
RB undergoing MRI on oblique; WR day-to-day with shoulder issue
By: Doug Orth | Mon Oct 16, 6:30 pm

San Francisco
49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan gives injury updates on RB Christian McCaffrey (oblique/ribs) and WR Deebo Samuel (shoulder): CMC is currently having an MRI. Deebo will be day-to-day. (NFL Network - Clayton Holloway)

FFToday's Take: It appears as though Samuel should be expected to play against Minnesota next Monday night, but the same may not be true for CMC. McCaffrey tried to play through the injury before leaving the game for good in the fourth quarter. Oblique injuries are notoriously slow to heal, so the 49ers could exercise caution and sit him for at least a week in a game they should win. Assuming that ends up being the case, it sounds as though Shanahan still prefers Elijah Mitchell over Jordan Mason as the preferred top back if CMC is sidelined.


Injury Deebo Samuel expected to play
Listed as questionable, ribs & knee
By: Mike Krueger | Sun Oct 1, 7:10 am

San Francisco
49ers’ WR Deebo Samuel, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a rib and knee injury, is expected to play vs. the Cardinals barring any pre-game setbacks, per source. 49ers’ WR Jauan Jennings (shin) and RB Elijah Mitchell are not expected to play Sunday vs. Cardinals. (Adam Schefter on Twitter)

FFToday's Take: Deebo got in a limited practice session on Friday after missing practice Wednesday and Thursday. You might ding his upside but otherwise feel comfortable with him in your starting lineup. Expect to see more of Jordan Mason as the backup running back behind Christian McCaffrey.


Injury Aiyuk expected to play, Deebo, Elijah Mitchell Questionable
49ers injury report
By: Mike Krueger | Fri Sep 29, 6:28 pm

San Francisco
49ers WR watch: Will play: Brandon Aiyuk Maybe will play: Deebo Samuel Probably won't play: Jauan Jennings Samuel's ribs aren't the issue. It's the knee injury, which cropped up after the Giants game, that's been problematic. He missed WED & THURS practices, was limited today. (Matt Barrows on Twitter)

FFToday's Take: It seems the 49ers will get Aiyuk back in the mix after missing Week 3 with a shoulder injury. We'll have to wait for confirmation later this weekend on Deebo and running back Elijah Mitchell who injured his knee in practice on Thursday. If he sits, Jordan Mason would elevate into the No.2 role behind Christian McCaffrey.



2023 Gamelog Stats
FFToday Standard Scoring: Review Scoring
  RushingReceiving Fantasy
Week Opp Result Att Yard Avg TDTarget Rec Yard Avg TD FPts
1 at PIT W 30-7 22 152 6.9 1 5 3 17 5.7 0 22.9
2 at LAR W 30-23 20 116 5.8 1 3 3 19 6.3 0 19.5
3 NYG W 30-12 18 85 4.7 1 5 5 34 6.8 0 17.9
4 ARI W 35-16 20 106 5.3 3 8 7 71 10.1 1 41.7
5 DAL W 42-10 19 51 2.7 1 3 2 27 13.5 0 13.8
6 at CLE L 17-19 11 43 3.9 0 3 3 9 3.0 1 11.2
7 at MIN L 17-22 15 45 3.0 1 3 3 51 17.0 1 21.6
8 CIN L 17-31 12 54 4.5 1 7 6 64 10.7 1 23.8
10 at JAC W 34-3 16 95 5.9 0 10 6 47 7.8 0 14.2
11 TB W 27-14 21 78 3.7 0 5 5 25 5.0 1 16.3
12 at SEA W 31-13 19 114 6.0 2 6 5 25 5.0 0 25.9
13 at PHI W 42-19 17 93 5.5 1 4 3 40 13.3 0 19.3

2022 Gamelog Stats
FFToday Standard Scoring: Review Scoring
  RushingReceiving Fantasy
Week Opp Result Att Yard Avg TDTarget Rec Yard Avg TD FPts
1 CLE L 24-26 10 33 3.3 1 5 4 24 6.0 0 11.7
2 at NYG L 16-19 15 102 6.8 0 5 4 26 6.5 0 12.8
3 NO W 22-14 25 108 4.3 0 4 2 7 3.5 0 11.5
4 ARI L 16-26 8 27 3.4 0 9 9 81 9.0 1 16.8
5 SF L 15-37 14 54 3.9 1 12 7 50 7.1 0 16.4
6 at LAR L 10-24 13 69 5.3 0 8 7 89 12.7 0 15.8
7 KC L 23-44 8 38 4.8 0 2 2 24 12.0 0 6.2
8 at LAR W 31-14 18 94 5.2 1 9 8 55 6.9 1 26.9
10 LAC W 22-16 14 38 2.7 1 6 4 39 9.8 0 13.7
11 at ARI W 38-10 7 39 5.6 0 7 7 67 9.6 0 10.6
12 NO W 13-0 11 32 2.9 0 6 4 17 4.3 0 4.9
13 MIA W 33-17 17 66 3.9 0 10 8 80 10.0 1 20.6
14 TB W 35-7 14 119 8.5 1 3 2 34 17.0 1 27.3
15 at SEA W 21-13 26 108 4.2 1 8 6 30 5.0 0 19.8
16 WAS W 37-20 15 46 3.1 1 2 2 12 6.0 0 11.8
17 at LV W 37-34 19 121 6.4 1 9 6 72 12.0 0 25.3
18 ARI W 38-13 10 45 4.5 0 3 3 34 11.3 1 13.9
WC SEA W 41-23 15 119 7.9 0 2 2 17 8.5 1 19.6
DP DAL W 19-12 10 35 3.5 1 8 6 22 3.7 0 11.7
CC at PHI L 7-31 15 84 5.6 1 4 4 22 5.5 0 16.6
WC = Wild-Card DP = Divisional Playoff CC = Conference Championship

2021 Gamelog Stats
FFToday Standard Scoring: Review Scoring
  RushingReceiving Fantasy
Week Opp Result Att Yard Avg TDTarget Rec Yard Avg TD FPts
1 NYJ W 19-14 21 98 4.7 0 9 9 89 9.9 0 18.7
2 NO W 26-7 24 72 3.0 1 6 5 65 13.0 0 19.7
3 at HOU W 24-9 7 31 4.4 0 2 2 9 4.5 0 4.0
9 NE L 6-24 14 52 3.7 0 5 4 54 13.5 0 10.6
10 at ARI W 34-10 13 95 7.3 0 10 10 66 6.6 0 16.1
11 WAS L 21-27 10 59 5.9 0 8 7 60 8.6 1 17.9
12 at MIA L 10-33 10 35 3.5 0 1 0 0 - 0 3.5

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