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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get projected stats and fantasy points for Christian McCaffrey in Week 1, 2026.
Christian McCaffrey's projected stats suggest an impressive fantasy football performance on Thursday at 8:35 PM ET when his San Francisco 49ers face the Los Angeles Rams.
According to Dimers' NFL player projections, McCaffrey ranks as one of the highest-rated running back selections for Week 1.
Christian McCaffrey Week 1 fantasy football projection
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Based on advanced data modeling, McCaffrey is projected for 19.7 fantasy points in PPR this week, and 17.7 in half-PPR, making him one of the top running back starts.
Christian McCaffrey projected box score for Week 1
Here’s how our model breaks down McCaffrey's expected production against the Rams:
- Rushing yards: 63.0
- Receptions: 4.2
- Receiving yards: 39.5
- Anytime TD probability: 55.0%
- First TD probability: 12.5%
Conclusion
Christian McCaffrey's Week 1 fantasy football projections highlight a strong outlook, with the San Francisco 49ers RB projected for 63 rushing yards against the Rams, giving him solid value for fantasy managers in both PPR and Half-PPR formats.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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