The Action Network Sports Betting Podcast on Brayden Willis

PodcastNFL Week 5 Betting PreviewOctober 7, 2026

From the episode

I assume you're going to see more Braden Willis in that use check role, but he's just not use check. It's just not going to be the same. He is so important to everything San Francisco does.

Mentioned at 44:24 – 44:38

STACKED’s take

Negative signalRole

Willis can't replace McCaffrey's role; 49ers offense will suffer.

Willis will assume McCaffrey's role in the 49ers offense but is not an adequate replacement; he cannot replicate McCaffrey's versatility and importance to everything San Francisco does offensively, making the 49ers' scheme significantly less effective.