RB · San Francisco 49ers · bye week 8 · Questionable (Calf)

Christian McCaffrey

Christian McCaffrey fantasy outlook for week 9 vs LV. Chance to play: 69%.

This week's projection and range of outcomes

ScoringProjection80% range (P10 to P90)Rank
Standard18.48.6 to 29.0RB4
Half PPR20.29.8 to 30.6RB4
PPR22.010.9 to 32.7RB4

The range is Margin's: how far real outcomes landed from projections like this one, by position and size, over 2019 to 2025. It assumes he plays.

Matchup

Recent usage

WeekOpponentSnap shareTargetsCarriesPoints (half PPR)
Week 4DEN74%51514.5
Week 5SEA82%31115.8
Week 6WAS86%101626.2
Week 7ATL52%7719.0

Season range

127.0 points so far; 309.6 projected for the season (80% range 275.2 to 344.0, half PPR, 10 games left).

Christian McCaffrey 2026 game log and weekly projections

Half-PPR points and projection by week. Each linked week has its own page with the full stat line, all three scorings and everyone in the game.

WeekOpponentPointsProj.Rank
Week 1@ LAR11.317.1RB22
Week 2vs MIA20.617.4RB3
Week 3vs ARI19.618.4RB5
Week 4vs DEN14.517.0RB19
Week 5@ SEA15.816.4RB11
Week 6vs WAS26.218.7RB2
Week 7@ ATL19.018.4RB6
Week 8Bye———
Week 9vs LV—20.2upcoming
Week 10@ DAL—20.4upcoming
Week 11vs MIN—17.4upcoming
Week 12vs SEA—17.5upcoming
Week 13@ NYG—20.3upcoming
Week 14vs LAR—17.9upcoming
Week 15@ LAC—19.3upcoming
Week 16@ KC—17.9upcoming
Week 17vs PHI—17.9upcoming
Week 18@ ARI—19.7upcoming

Christian McCaffrey 2026 stats and fantasy points

127.0 half-PPR points in 7 games (18.1 a game), RB10 so far. PPR 144.0, standard 110.0.

StatTotalPer game
Carries8412.0
Rushing yards38955.6
Rushing TDs81.1
Targets426.0
Receptions344.9
Receiving yards25135.9
Fumbles lost10.1

Christian McCaffrey rest of season outlook

Margin projects 188.5 half-PPR points over his 10 remaining games (18.9 a game), RB3 the rest of the way. PPR 207.9, standard 169.2.

His outlook is better than his start (RB10 to date, RB3 projected from here), the profile of a buy-low.

Start or sit Christian McCaffrey in week 9?

Start. Christian McCaffrey is RB4 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (RB24) is projected for 9.8 half-PPR points; Margin gives Christian McCaffrey a 62% chance to score at least that (his 69% chance to play included).

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Questions

What is Christian McCaffrey's fantasy projection for week 9?

20.2 half-PPR points (22.0 PPR, 18.4 standard), with an 80% range of 9.8 to 30.6.

Should I start Christian McCaffrey in week 9?

Start. Christian McCaffrey is RB4 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (RB24) is projected for 9.8 half-PPR points; Margin gives Christian McCaffrey a 62% chance to score at least that (his 69% chance to play included).

How many fantasy points has Christian McCaffrey scored in 2026?

127.0 half-PPR points in 7 games (18.1 per game), RB10 at his position; 144.0 in PPR and 110.0 in standard.

What is Christian McCaffrey's rest of season outlook?

Margin projects 188.5 half-PPR points over his 10 remaining games (18.9 a game), RB3 the rest of the way. PPR 207.9, standard 169.2.

Should I trade for Christian McCaffrey?

His outlook is better than his start (RB10 to date, RB3 projected from here), the profile of a buy-low. Connect your league and Margin prices any trade against your roster.

Is Christian McCaffrey injured?

Christian McCaffrey is listed as Questionable (Calf). His chance to play in week 9: 69%.

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