49ers Beat: RB Christian McCaffrey close to 2023 form

Aug 18, 2025

Christian McCaffrey … if he’s not back to his 2023 form, he’s pretty close to it.

Fantasy Impact:

The story was part of a mailbag of questions and the author added that McCaffrey should be heavily involved in the passing game, which shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone considering the injuries they are dealing with at WR. CMC hasn't really been in the news as of late, so it's at least nice to get an update that he's nearly back to his old form. We still rank McCaffrey sixth among our RBs, but the bigger questions for fantasy owners is his injury risk worth his upside when it comes to your first round pick.

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Commanders have been shopping RB Brian Robinson Jr

Jordan Schultz

4 hours ago

The Commanders have been shopping running back Brian Robinson Jr. to teams around the NFL.

Fantasy Impact:

Robinson is entering the final year of his contract and the Commanders have been enamored with 7th-round rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt. Chris Rodriguez is also still in the mix. Those two are combining to start making Robinson expendable. Robinson will likely fetch a late-round pick.

Eagles acquire WR John Metchie from Texans, who acquire TE Harrison Bryant

Adam Schefter

5 hours ago

The Eagles acquired WR John Metchie from the Texans in exchange for TE Harrison Bryant. The teams are also swapping day three picks in 2026.

Fantasy Impact:

The Texans were looking for a tight end after Brevin Jordan suffered a season-ending knee injury last week and Metchie was starting to become buried on the depth chart in Houston. For the Eagles, Metchie will compete with the likes of Jahan Dotson, Johnny Wilson and Ainias Smith for roles behind the top two of A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith.

Malik Nabers dealing with minor back issues, should be good for Week 1

Jordan Raanan

today · 2:31 PM EDT

Giants WR Malik Nabers has been held out of practice for 11 days with a minor back issue, according to ESPN’s Jordan Raanan.

Fantasy Impact:

One source told Raanan the injury is characterized as “normal camp tightness.” The Giants are likely being very cautious with their star wide receiver and may end up sitting him the entire preseason. Nabers should be good to go for the season opener in three weeks against the Commanders. Nabers has also missed time in the spring with a toe injury. As long as he is healthy, Nabers is one of the top receiver options in fantasy, currently a top-ten overall player in consensus rankings.