From the episode

Kaelan Black is the hot and heavy name this, this week, right? I mean, a lot of people talking about his debut with the San Francisco 49ers, 16 rushing attempts, 65 yards. He also had a catch for five yards. It was a pretty impressive day for Kaelan Black.

STACKED’s take

Positive signalRole

Black's 43.8% snap share and 4.6 YPC solidify him as elite handcuff; spend up to 5% FAAB.

Kaelan Black is the source's number one running back target on waivers, solidifying himself as the true handcuff to Christian McCaffrey in the 49ers' elite offense. In Week 1, Black played 43.8% of snaps, recorded 14 attempts for 65 yards (4.6 yards per carry), ran 10 routes, and posted 2.7 yards after contact per attempt. The source cautions against viewing this as a timeshare—McCaffrey was dealing with calf tightness and cramps—but emphasizes the value of owning the direct handcuff in an elite offense. Spend up to 5% FAAB, or 8–10% if desperate, but not more.

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