Christian McCaffrey Steady As Overall RB1

Christian McCaffrey Steady As Overall RB1

12 months ago

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey will look to continue rewarding fantasy managers who took him with their top pick when his team hosts the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Last week, McCaffrey failed to score a touchdown for the first time in 17 games, but buoyed fantasy teams anyway by gaining 95 yards on 16 carries to go with six receptions on 10 targets for 47 yards receiving. Tampa Bay's defense has been stingy to opposing running backs, allowing the second-fewest fantasy points per game to the position, trailing only the Philadelphia Eagles' unit. But McCaffrey is as close to matchup-proof as it gets. Last year, he ran roughshod over the Bucs to the tune of 119 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries, plus another touchdown receiving. Fantasy players will be looking for a similar result on Sunday as CMC checks in as the top overall running back option.

Source: Pro Football Reference