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ArticleFantasy Football Waiver Wire Week 1: Target Caleb Douglas and Kaelon Black
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The 49ers have a locked-in RB2. Jordan James was a healthy scratch while Black out-carried Christian McCaffrey 14-10... This is the first time that a 49er had more rushing attempts than McCaffrey in a game that CMC played in (and didn't exit due to injury) since 2022... Black could have some standalone value going forward and is the best contingent bet on waivers.
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Black's unprecedented 14-carry usage over McCaffrey warrants 20% FAAB as contingent RB2 bet.

Black out-carried Christian McCaffrey 14-10 in Week 1, marking the first time since 2022 that a 49ers RB had more rushing attempts than McCaffrey in a game he played in without exiting due to injury. Jordan James was a healthy scratch. The source notes McCaffrey was dealing with cramps and will likely return to leading in carries next week, but Black could have standalone value going forward and is the best contingent bet on waivers. The source recommends roughly a 20% FAAB spend.

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