Week 2 at Los Angeles Rams
Christian McCaffrey had a great Week 1, rushing for 152 yards on 22 carries, including an explosive 65-yard touchdown. He also added 17 yards on three receptions and was targeted five times in a lopsided victory over the Steelers. McCaffrey seems like he hasn’t missed a beat carrying over from last year, and he now has a ridiculous 14 touchdowns in 15 games as a 49er.
This week, he faces a Rams defense that was able to play ball-control in a convincing win over the Seahawks in Week 1, limiting the Seattle rushers to 85 yards. However, Kenneth Walker still averaged 5.3 yards per carry, so there should be plenty of opportunity for McCaffrey to thrive. Regardless of matchup, McCaffrey is so good, he should be considered an elite fantasy running back whenever he’s active. Start him.