Christian McCaffrey Remains Elite Despite Declining Metrics

Christian McCaffrey is widely considered a top-tier fantasy running back for 2026, anchoring a deep position class alongside Bijan Robinson and Jonathan Taylor. While some NFL executives suggest his performance has 'declined some,' he is still viewed as a top-five back in the league. Meanwhile, 49ers fans are closely monitoring the team's RB2 situation, with Kaelon Black currently positioned as the primary backup behind McCaffrey.