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Week 18 is where fantasy football strategy becomes brutally practical. Motivation, snap counts, playoff positioning, and injury management now matter just as much as talent. For managers still playing meaningful games, running back is the position most vulnerable to late scratches, surprise rest days, and workload pivots. It’s also the position that can still swing […]

The San Fransico 49ers might be the best team in the NFC. The current standings don’t align with that statement yet, but a win at home against the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday night would give them the No. 1 seed in the conference. The Niners are capable of winning the Super Bowl this season while […]

As the San Francisco 49ers and the Chicago Bears were in an unbelievable scoring battle on Sunday night, it ended in a 42-38 win for the former, with the game not talking about its defensive prowess from either team. While the 49ers were led by great outings from quarterback Brock Purdy and running back Christian […]

The NFL is back for Week 17 action as we’ll bring you a betting prediction and pick for this high-stakes tilt atop the National Football Conference. The Chicago Bears (11-4) will visit the San Francisco 49ers (11-4) as both teams come in following a Week 16 win. Check our NFL odds series for the Bears-49ers prediction and […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ offensive machine is crushing it. And the team avoided terrible news with George Kittle’s injury prognosis. That helps for the key game coming up, and here are bold predictions for the 49ers’ pivotal Week 17 game against the Bears. Both teams come into the contest with impressive records of 11-4. And […]

The Indianapolis Colts endured a stunning smackdown on Monday Night Football in Week 16. The San Francisco 49ers went on the road and played their best game of the season against a Colts team that appeared outmatched and overwhelmed. San Francisco’s 48-27 bludgeoning of the Colts was not a knockout blow. But Indy’s playoff aspirations […]

The San Francisco 49ers took care of business on the road on Monday as they took down the Indianapolis Colts, 48-27, at Lucas Oil Stadium. They extended their winning streak to five games and improved to 11-4. The 49ers are still on the hunt for the top spot in the NFC West, which is currently […]

Christian McCaffrey achieved a milestone he hasn’t pulled off since 2023 during the San Francisco 49ers’ matchup against the Indianapolis Colts on Monday night. McCaffrey is going through the ninth season of his NFL career, his fourth with the 49ers. He’s shined as one of the top running backs in the league but dealt with […]

Week 16 of the NFL season concludes on Monday Night Football as we’re set to bring you a betting prediction and pick for this upcoming tilt. The San Francisco 49ers (10-4) will visit the Indianapolis Colts (8-6) in a pivotal showdown for both teams ahead of the NFL Playoffs. Check our NFL odds series for the 49ers-Colts prediction and […]

The San Francisco 49ers could clinch a playoff berth before they play the Colts. And they aren’t taking the Colts’ QB situation for granted. Furthermore, here are bold predictions for the Week 16 Monday Night Football clash. The 49ers enter with a strong record of 10-4, sitting in third place in the very tough NFC […]

The San Francisco 49ers are 10-4 and riding a four-game winning streak while sitting in third place. While the Seattle Seahawks prepare to host the Los Angeles Rams, the Niners still have a legitimate chance of snagging the 1 seed in the NFC. Ultimately, the 49ers’ dream playoff scenario could take shape, depending on the […]

Week 16 is fantasy football’s pressure cooker. For many leagues, this is the championship round. For others, it’s the final hurdle before glory. At no position is the balance between volume, matchup, and game script more important than running back. Touches are king. However, efficiency and pass-game involvement often decide who delivers a league-winning performance […]

The San Francisco 49ers (9-4) will face the Tennessee Titans (2-11) in Week 15 at Levi’s Stadium, with all eyes on star running back Christian McCaffrey. McCaffrey was a late addition to the injury report on Saturday with a back issue, earning a questionable designation. However, San Francisco fans can breathe a sigh of relief as […]

Christian McCaffrey allayed concerns about his recent illness after logging a full practice session on Friday, but fans should never celebrate too early when it comes to the San Francisco 49ers star running back’s status. He is now considered questionable for Sunday’s home game versus the Tennessee Titans due to a back injury, per ESPN’s […]

Despite a minor scare, Christian McCaffrey will remain in the San Francisco 49ers’ Week 15 lineup when they face the Tennessee Titans. The star running back missed practice early in the week with his illness, but was a full participant on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15, Cam Inman of the Bay […]

The Tennessee Titans and San Francisco 49ers are two teams in very different situations heading into Week 15. Tennessee is 2-11 and is in contention for the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft for the second year in a row. The Titans took a step forward by adding Cam Ward, but they are […]

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey was a limited participant in Thursday’s practice due to an illness, just days before the team’s Week 15 matchup against the Tennessee Titans at Levi’s Stadium. Although the 29-year-old has been healthy throughout this season, this mid-week status change naturally set off some alarm bells for fans and […]

The fantasy football playoffs are finally here! Congratulations if your team or teams made it into the dance. If you made the playoffs, your team likely has some solid running backs who helped you dominate the regular season. Those players will be more important than ever in a single-elimination playoff format. The Week 15 slate […]

The fantasy football playoffs are here. That means every carry, every red-zone touch, and every snap matters more than ever. Week 15 is the where the difference between advancing and going home often comes down to choosing the right running back. With no teams on, fantasy managers have a full arsenal at their disposal. Yet […]

The San Francisco 49ers have a truly special player in running back Christian McCaffrey. McCaffrey accomplished an incredible feat on Sunday, while helping San Francisco defeat the Cleveland Browns. “This is the third time in his career that 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey has gone over 800 rushing and 800 receiving yards in a season. He […]

The NFL season is currently heading toward its home stretch, with teams around the league looking to make their final preparations and get themselves in the best position possible prior to the postseason. Two of those teams are the San Francisco 49ers and the Seattle Seahawks, each of whom is in the NFC West and […]

After beating the Carolina Panthers on Monday Night Football, the San Francisco 49ers’ playoff chances improved as they head into Week 13. Now, the 49ers’ playoff picture has a clear path, and model odds are showing the path to the postseason for San Francisco. Currently, ESPN’s model has the Niners with a 91 percent chance […]

Ricky Pearsall would very much like Christian McCaffrey’s problem. After the San Francisco 49ers’ 20-9 Monday night win over the Carolina Panthers, Ricky Pearsall was asked about Christian McCaffrey piling up touches, more than 30 of them, in the primetime grind. The WR did not hide how he feels about that kind of workload. “I […]

The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Carolina Panthers on Monday Night Football, 20-9. With the win, they improved to 8-4 and remain in one of the NFC Wild Card spots. But the 11-point victory did not come easily. The 49ers’ offense moved the football, but quarterback Brock Purdy struggled going downfield.  Purdy threw interceptions on […]

The San Francisco 49ers defeated the frisky Carolina Panthers 20-9 on Monday night. Despite quarterback Brock Purdy’s three first-half interceptions, the 49ers managed to notch their second win in a row. Purdy’s teammates came to his defense after the game, and star running back Christian McCaffrey did not hold back when asked if he felt […]

Coming off a grind-it-out 20-9 win over the Panthers, Christian McCaffrey sounded less interested in box-score glory and more in the people around him. After piling up 24 carries for 89 yards and a touchdown plus seven catches for 53 yards, the San Francisco 49ers star called this “one of the best locker rooms I’ve […]

Week 13 of the 2025 NFL season is here. For many, this is the final stretch before the fantasy football playoffs. Every touch, every snap, every red-zone carry matters now more than ever. Running back remains the position that most reliably swings weekly outcomes. That’s whether through volume dominance, explosive efficiency, or game-script fortune. Key […]

Star running back Christian McCaffrey is enjoying the chemistry he is having with the San Francisco 49ers following their 20-9 win over the Carolina Panthers on Monday night. Going into the matchup, San Francisco had a 7-4 record as one of the better teams in the NFC. Despite the multiple injuries they have suffered from […]

Christian McCaffrey will face his former team for the first time on Monday, leading the San Francisco 49ers into battle as they host the Carolina Panthers at Levi’s Stadium on Monday Night Football. The 49ers are coming off a dominant 41–22 win over the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. That’s where McCaffrey delivered one […]

Week 11 went well as the San Francisco 49ers made a statement by routing the Arizona Cardinals. But they will have a tougher challenge in Week 12 against the Carolina Panthers. There are a lot of things that can go well, which makes it a great time to make some 49ers’ bold predictions. San Francisco […]

The San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals are set up for an NFC West battle on Sunday afternoon. Both teams just lost divisional matchups last week and need a big win to get back on track. Jacoby Brissett will be under center for Arizona, but the quarterback on the other side is not known yet. […]

Week 11 of the NFL and Fantasy Football season is already here as managers are set for another wild week of action across the gridiron. The running back position has been constantly changing throughout this season and has been one of the most volatile we’ve seen in recent years. With the fantasy playoffs just around […]

The San Francisco 49ers enter their pivotal Week 10 divisional showdown against the Los Angeles Rams with momentum, having won five of their last six games despite missing their franchise quarterback for most of the season. At 6-3 and riding the arm of backup Mac Jones, the Niners host the surging 6-2 Rams at Levi’s […]

The New York Giants had an opportunity to get back on the winning track as they faced the San Francisco 49ers at home after losing back to back road games. However, the Giants were unable to contend with the 49ers’ ground game and they suffered a 34-24 defeat. The Giants have lost three games in […]

The San Francisco 49ers returned to form in Week 9 with a 34–24 win over the New York Giants, and running back Christian McCaffrey was again at the center of it all. The veteran star not only carried San Francisco to their sixth win of the year but also made NFL history. McCaffrey totaled 173 […]

Sometimes, you’re just dealt a bad hand. Week 9 of the NFL season saw two elite running backs and one quarterback underperform for their fantasy football teams. Atlanta Falcons RB Bijan Robinson, San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey, and Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott have all been elite options for their fantasy football managers this […]

As Week 9 of the NFL season is already upon behind us, fantasy managers are looking ahead towards a whole new week of matchups and changes atop the rankings. The first half of the season has brought major upsets, injuries, tremendous plays, and spectacular performances. Rookies are seemingly taking over the fantasy landscape one carry […]

The fantasy football gods are not taking it easy on anyone this week. Welcome to Week 8, where six teams (you read that right) are off the board. They include some of the league’s biggest backfield stars. Between injuries, unpredictable workloads, and brutal matchups, Week 8 will separate the savvy fantasy managers from the desperate […]

On Sunday evening, the Atlanta Falcons dropped to 3-3 on the 2025 NFL season with a frustrating road loss at the hands of the banged-up San Francisco 49ers. It was a quiet day for the Atlanta offense, who got a solid game out of star running back Bijan Robinson but couldn’t get much else going […]