Niners Nation on Christian McCaffrey

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You also have a healthier Kittle, a fresher McCaffrey (provided that Kaelon Black and Jordan James keep ascending), a more seasoned Stribling, and if he's still healthy, a more in-tune Mike Evans.

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McCaffrey fresher in Week 14 rematch with ascending backfield depth.

Christian McCaffrey is expected to be fresher in Week 14 against the Rams (second matchup) with Kaelon Black and Jordan James ascending to take some offensive load; the source references McCaffrey's past trick-play touchdown pass against the Rams and expects Kyle Shanahan to deploy creative offensive schemes in the rematch.