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ArticleHow would you split the 49ers’ RB workload in 2026?
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Christian McCaffrey will be available in Week 1 of 2026... McCaffrey played nearly 83 percent of the offensive snaps during the 2025 season... I remain convinced McCaffrey should get 65 percent of the snaps... More likely than not, McCaffrey will be going 90 percent of the time this year simply because he's CMC and he's that good.

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McCaffrey projected for 65–90% snap share in 2026; elite usage despite rest needs.

McCaffrey will be available in Week 1 of 2026 and played nearly 83 percent of offensive snaps during the 2025 season. The source projects he should receive 65 percent of snaps in an ideal scenario to allow rest, though more likely he will play 90 percent of the time given his elite talent and Kyle Shanahan's tendency to deploy him heavily. McCaffrey has significant football left in him despite being the primary subject of workload management discussions.

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