NFL Fantasy Football Podcast on Christian McCaffrey

PodcastThe NFL Report: Browns Name Deshaun Watson Starting QB and Preseason Game RecapsAugust 25, 2026

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Back on the field on Sunday, Christian McCaffrey... his absence was in no way contract related... It was about maintenance and getting ready for the new season.

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McCaffrey returns to practice after a planned maintenance absence

Christian McCaffrey returned to practice after a two-week absence. He clarified that the time off was for maintenance and part of a planned ramp-up schedule to ensure he is fresh for the season, rather than related to his contract.

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Top 12 players in ADP & how their Week 1 went: Jahmyr Gibbs - RB4 ✅ Bijan Robinson - RB7 ✅ Ja’Marr Chase - WR89 ❌ CMC - RB22 ❌ Jonathan Taylor - RB8...

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McCaffrey's cramps and reduced carries fuel Week 2 concern.

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McCaffrey's pass-game floor alone would have ranked him RB14 last season.

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McCaffrey's Week 1 was limited by cramps and backup usage, but 18+ weekly opportunities remain.

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McCaffrey trade shows 49ers' aggressive in-season acquisition approach.

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Designed / first-read target leaders at RB in Week 1: 7 - Bijan Robinson 5 - Ashton Jeanty 5 - Chase Brown 5 - Travis Etienne 4 - Kenneth Walker 4 -...

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