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Christian McCaffrey RB - SF ![]() Christian McCaffrey RB - SF | Austin Ekeler RB - LAC ![]() Austin Ekeler RB - LAC |   | |
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ECR | # 1 | # 4 | - |
Best Rank | # 1 | # 1 | - |
Worst Rank | # 8 | # 11 | - |
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Season Total | 271.4 | 265.7 | - |
Avg Game | 16.0 | 15.6 | - |
Avg Projection | 227.0 | 219.5 | - |
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SOS Rank | 23 | 1 | - |
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Christian McCaffrey RB - SF ![]() Christian McCaffrey RB - SF | Austin Ekeler RB - LAC ![]() Austin Ekeler RB - LAC | |
2023 Schedule | ||
Week 1 | at PIT | vs. MIA |
Week 2 | at LAR | at TEN |
Week 3 | vs. NYG | at MIN |
Week 4 | vs. ARI | vs. LV |
Week 5 | vs. DAL | BYE WEEK |
Week 6 | at CLE | vs. DAL |
Week 7 | at MIN | at KC |
Week 8 | vs. CIN | vs. CHI |
Week 9 | BYE WEEK | at NYJ |
Week 10 | at JAC | vs. DET |
Week 11 | vs. TB | at GB |
Week 12 | at SEA | vs. BAL |
Week 13 | at PHI | at NE |
Week 14 | vs. SEA | vs. DEN |
Week 15 | at ARI | at LV |
Week 16 | vs. BAL | vs. BUF |
Week 17 | at WAS | at DEN |
Week 18 | vs. LAR | vs. KC |
Christian McCaffrey RB - SF ![]() Christian McCaffrey RB - SF | Austin Ekeler RB - LAC ![]() Austin Ekeler RB - LAC | |
Rushing | ||
Rush Attempts | 216.1 | 189.7 |
Rush Yards | 984.8 | 852.4 |
Rush TDs | 7.2 | 9.2 |
Receiving | ||
Receptions | 74.6 | 77.9 |
Rec Yards | 617.1 | 594.8 |
Rec TDs | 4.1 | 3.8 |
Points | ||
Fantasy Points | 227.0 | 219.5 |
Christian McCaffrey RB - SF ![]() Christian McCaffrey RB - SF | Austin Ekeler RB - LAC ![]() Austin Ekeler RB - LAC | |
2022 Points | ||
Week 1 | 11.7 | 7.2 |
Week 2 | 12.8 | 9.4 |
Week 3 | 11.5 | 5.3 |
Week 4 | 16.8 | 28.9 |
Week 5 | 16.4 | 31.9 |
Week 6 | 15.8 | 14.3 |
Week 7 | 6.2 | 24.7 |
Week 8 | 32.3 | ‐ |
Week 9 | ‐ | 17.1 |
Week 10 | 13.7 | 6.3 |
Week 11 | 10.6 | 16.0 |
Week 12 | 4.9 | 14.0 |
Week 13 | 20.6 | 8.2 |
Week 14 | 27.3 | 16.4 |
Week 15 | 19.8 | 13.0 |
Week 16 | 11.8 | 19.9 |
Week 17 | 25.3 | 28.1 |
Week 18 | 13.9 | 5.0 |
Total | 271.4 | 265.7 |
Average | 16.0 | 15.6 |
Christian McCaffrey RB - SF ![]() Christian McCaffrey RB - SF | Austin Ekeler RB - LAC ![]() Austin Ekeler RB - LAC | |
2022 Targets | ||
Week 1 | 5 | 4 |
Week 2 | 5 | 10 |
Week 3 | 4 | 8 |
Week 4 | 9 | 7 |
Week 5 | 12 | 4 |
Week 6 | 8 | 16 |
Week 7 | 2 | 12 |
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Week 12 | 6 | 15 |
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Christian McCaffrey RB - SF ![]() Christian McCaffrey RB - SF | Austin Ekeler RB - LAC ![]() Austin Ekeler RB - LAC | |
Expert | ||
Andrew Erickson FantasyPros | CMC was traded to the 49ers prior to the team's Week 7 game against the Kansas City Chiefs. But it didn't take long for him to take on a massive role, going for 40-plus fantasy points in just his second game in a San Fran uniform. He would go on to lead all running backs in fantasy points scored from Weeks 8-17 averaging 20.5 fantasy half-points per game (also first). From Week 8 onward (13 games including postseason play), CMC averaged 19.5 points per game and 17.3 expected fantasy points per game. Both would have ranked first among all RBs in 2022. McCaffrey averaged nearly 20 touches per game - 76% average snap share in non-blowout games - while catching nearly five balls per game as PFF's third-highest-graded running back. Even with the 49ers opening the season with a very crowded offense in 2023, McCaffrey while healthy is the best bet to see the highest production among the talented group in the Bay Area. | No player has scored more touchdowns over the past two seasons, than Austin Ekeler. The Chargers' red-zone machine scored 18 TDs (5 receiving, 13 rushing) a year after scoring 20 touchdowns in 2021. Simply put, those that faded Ekeler due to TD regression narratives got burned this past season. And the touchdowns were just part of Ekeler's RB1 finish in half-point scoring, as he lead all RBs in receptions and targets, which substantially boosted his fantasy numbers. Ekeler was fully unlocked as a receiver with Keenan Allen and Mike Williams combining for 13 missed games. Until the Chargers WRs can prove they can stand the test of a 17-game season, Ekeler will remain the focal point of LA's offense. Especially if the Chargers fail to make any worthwhile addition in their backfield, because nobody currently on the depth chart is "forcing" their way onto the field. |
Derek Lofland FantasyPros | McCaffrey had 1,094 yards rushing, 707 yards receiving, and 12 TDs in the 2022 fantasy season. He also avoided the injury issues that plagued him in Carolina in 2020 and 2021. He appears to be poised to be the best running back in fantasy in 2023 in Kyle Shanahan's running back friendly system. | Ekeler had 881 yards rushing, 686 yards receiving, and 18 total touchdowns in the 2022 fantasy season. He is not happy with his contract, but appears poised to be their lead back in 2023, which would give him elite RB1 value. |