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Rookie Kaelon Black leading the 49ers' backfield in carries obviously isn't what fantasy managers who spent a first-round pick on Christian McCaffrey wanted to see. But the veteran back was reportedly dealing with cramps; he still racked up his customary elite number of targets (eight). And, although his volume was lower, McCaffrey was actually more efficient on the ground and showed more juice in Week 1 than he did in 2025.
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McCaffrey dealt with cramps but showed efficiency; hold for elite RB1 production.

Rookie Kaelon Black leading the 49ers' backfield in carries in Week 1 is not what fantasy managers who spent a first-round pick on Christian McCaffrey wanted to see. However, McCaffrey was reportedly dealing with cramps and still racked up his customary elite number of targets (eight). Although his volume was lower, McCaffrey was actually more efficient on the ground and showed more juice in Week 1 than he did in 2025. The source recommends not overreacting to Black's usage and holding McCaffrey for elite RB1 production.

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