Christian McCaffrey Fantasy

Carolina Panthers star running back Christian McCaffrey (shoulder) missed most of the 2020 NFL season while dealing first with a high ankle sprain, then with a shoulder injury. In a recent interview after the Panthers' season came to an end, McCaffrey said that he is rethinking his approach to training. He called himself his "own worst enemy" and said that he pushed himself too hard while trying to get back on the field. He stated that just being healthy should be his main goal going forward. This could be a good approach for the fantasy stud going into the 2021 season. He'll be slated to be one of the first players off the board in fantasy drafts. With a less aggressive training mindset, hopefully he'll be able to play a more complete season and avoid a repeat of his disastrous 2020 campaign.

Jan. 4th • 10:47 AM

The Carolina Panthers will not have running backs Christian McCaffrey (quadriceps, shoulder) or Mike Davis for the Week 17 regular season finale against the Saints. With nothing left to play for in 2020, the Panthers are taking the smart approach and resting their All-Pro running back in McCaffrey, who has played in just three games this year due to injuries. Carolina will be down to their fifth left tackle and third-string running back in Trenton Cannon. Rookies Myles Hartsfield and Rodney Smith are also likely to be mixed in. Needless to say, the Saints Defense will be a popular play streaming unit in fantasy leagues in Week 17. Cannon, 26, has just 10 carries on the season for 33 yards in 13 games for the Panthers. He'll be a hard-to-trust RB3/flex on Sunday against a stiff New Orleans defense.

Dec. 30th • 2:51 PM

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said he's "probably leaning towards no" when it comes to running back Christian McCaffrey's (quadriceps, shoulder) availability for the regular season finale in Week 17 against the Saints, but the team will know more on Wednesday. McCaffrey hasn't played since Week 9 and has only appeared in three games this season due to injuries. With nothing left to play for in the regular season finale, the smart move is for the Panthers to rest their franchise running back heading into the offseason. The 24-year-old All-Pro was the top fantasy pick in most drafts, but he's been a monumental bust, to say the least. McCaffrey had 374 scrimmage yards and six touchdowns in his three games, showing that he'll once again be worth a top pick in 2021 despite the disappointing season. Mike Davis should see lead-back duties one more time in Week 17, although he'll be more of an RB2 against a tough Saints Defense.

Dec. 28th • 1:45 PM