PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network on Christian McCaffrey

PodcastThe Lineup Show - Top 24 Running Back Rankings For Week 1 | Fantasy Football 20...August 31, 2026

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Virtually any week that CMC is truly healthy, he will be my RB1 that week.

Mentioned at 2:28 – 3:58

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McCaffrey is the clear RB1 for Week 1 while healthy.

McCaffrey is the consensus RB1 for Week 1. Despite the Rams' strong defense, he remains the focal point of the offense under Shanahan, having posted 27.9 and 17.6 points against them last year. The source notes that season-long drafting of other backs ahead of him is merely a hedge against his health, but he is healthy for the opener.