The San Francisco 49ers (3-1) will visit the Los Angeles Rams (3-1) in Week 5. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB Christian McCaffrey.
Is Christian McCaffrey Playing in Week 5?
McCaffrey is not on the injury report and is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the 49ers’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Christian McCaffrey in Week 5?
I had all of my 50/50 (rushing yards/receiving yards) stats researched and ready to go, but then Christian McCaffrey finishes one yard shy of doing it for a fourth straight game, and it’s now all on the cutting room floor.
That’s about the only thing he’s done wrong.
McCaffrey ended September with 100 touches and has a real claim to be the greatest pass-catching back this sport has ever seen (pace: 132 receptions). He’s essentially a low-end WR1 who gets handed the ball 16-19 times a game, a true one-of-one situation.
I’m more confident that the 3.3 yards per carry average improves than I am that his top-five standing in receptions and targets regresses. McCaffrey is a special talent whose only true downside is health, something that literally every running back in this spot deals with.
You got a discount on CMC this draft season, and you need to make it count for as long as he is on the field.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
McCaffrey’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 5
McCaffrey is projected to score 25.4 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project McCaffrey to rush for 91 yards and 0.5 rushing touchdowns, while adding 6 receptions for 55 receiving yards and 0.3 receiving touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 5 Weather Impact: 49ers at Rams
Since the Rams play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 5 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
