RB · San Francisco 49ers · week 9, 2026
Christian McCaffrey week 9 fantasy projection
Christian McCaffrey (running back, San Francisco 49ers) is projected for 20.4 half-PPR points in week 9 of 2026 vs Las Vegas Raiders, with an 80% range of 10.0 to 30.8. That ranks RB4 at his position.
- Projection
- 20.4 half PPR
- 80% range
- 10.0–30.8 P10 to P90
- Rank
- RB4 by projection
- Chance to play
- 69% Questionable
Week 9 projection and range of outcomes
Margin's range: how far real results landed from projections like this one, by position and size, over 2019 to 2025. It assumes he plays.
| Scoring | Projection | Median | 80% range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 18.6 | 16.8 | 8.8 to 29.2 |
| Half PPR | 20.4 | 18.8 | 10.0 to 30.8 |
| PPR | 22.2 | 20.7 | 11.1 to 32.9 |
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 9.9 half-PPR points; Margin gives Christian McCaffrey a 62% chance to score at least that (his 69% chance to play included).
Your league's scoring, roster and opponent change the answer: connect it and Margin prices the decision for your lineup.
Week 9 matchup vs LV
Game: vs Las Vegas Raiders, 2026-11-08.
Line: SF −9.5, O/U 51.5.
SF implied total: 30.5 points.
LV allow the 4th-most RB points (+1.8 a game, schedule-adjusted).
Injury status
Christian McCaffrey is listed as Questionable (Calf). Chance to play in week 9: 69%.
Projected stat line, week 9
| Stat | Projected |
|---|---|
| Carries | 16.2 |
| Rushing yards | 81.3 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 |
| Targets | 4.5 |
| Receptions | 3.6 |
| Receiving yards | 30.4 |
| Receiving TDs | 0.2 |
| Fumbles lost | 0.1 |
Everyone in the game: SF vs LV, week 9
Every fantasy player from both teams, by half-PPR projection.
| Player | Pos | Team | Proj. | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Purdy | QB | SF | 22.5 | QB1 |
| Christian McCaffrey | RB | SF | 20.4 | RB4 |
| Kirk Cousins | QB | LV | 15.7 | QB20 |
| Mike Evans | WR | SF | 14.3 | WR9 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | LV | 13.9 | TE1 |
| George Kittle | TE | SF | 12.5 | TE2 |
| Ashton Jeanty | RB | LV | 10.2 | RB22 |
| Eddy Pineiro | K | SF | 9.1 | K6 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr. | WR | SF | 8.7 | WR35 |
| Mike Washington Jr. | RB | LV | 8.4 | RB32 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | LV | 8.3 | WR37 |
| Matt Gay | K | LV | 8.2 | K14 |
| San Francisco 49ers defense | DEF | SF | 7.9 | DEF3 |
| Michael Mayer | TE | LV | 5.6 | TE27 |
| Kaelon Black | RB | SF | 5.4 | RB44 |
| Las Vegas Raiders defense | DEF | LV | 3.0 | DEF29 |
| Jalen Nailor | WR | LV | 2.5 | WR82 |
| Cody White | WR | LV | 2.2 | WR87 |
| Jack Bech | WR | LV | 1.9 | WR96 |
| Luke Farrell | TE | SF | 1.5 | TE48 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | SF | 1.0 | WR110 |
| Brandin Cooks | WR | SF | 0.5 | WR127 |
| Connor Heyward | RB | LV | 0.5 | RB75 |
| Ian Thomas | TE | LV | 0.5 | TE82 |
| Jordan James | RB | SF | 0.5 | RB77 |
Christian McCaffrey week by week, 2026
- Week 1 @ LAR 11.3 pts
- Week 2 vs MIA 20.6 pts
- Week 3 vs ARI 19.6 pts
- Week 4 vs DEN 14.5 pts
- Week 5 @ SEA 15.8 pts
- Week 6 vs WAS 26.2 pts
- Week 7 @ ATL 19.0 pts
- Week 9 vs LV proj. 20.4
- Week 10 @ DAL proj. 20.4
More from week 9
Questions
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 9.9 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 is Christian McCaffrey projected for in week 9?
20.4 half-PPR, 22.2 PPR and 18.6 standard points vs Las Vegas Raiders, with an 80% range of 10.0 to 30.8.
Is Christian McCaffrey playing in week 9?
Christian McCaffrey is listed as Questionable (Calf). Margin gives him a 69% chance to play.
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