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Updated October 12, 2026 from live stats

Christian McCaffrey or Cordarrelle PattersonWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Christian McCaffrey is a San Francisco 49ers running back who averaged 21.5 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025. Cordarrelle Patterson is a Pittsburgh Steelers running back who averaged 5.5 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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RBSan Francisco 49ers#1 RB

Christian McCaffrey

PPG

21.5

Games

Rush Yds

1,202

Rush TDs

Rec

102

Rec Yds

924

Bye

Week 8

RBPittsburgh Steelers

Cordarrelle Patterson

PPG

5.5

Games

Rush Yds

225

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

142

Bye

Week 9

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Christian McCaffrey vs Cordarrelle Patterson: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Christian McCaffrey	Cordarrelle Patterson
PPG (Half-PPR)	21.5	5.5
Games Played	17	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	366	83
Rushing Yards	1,202	225
Rush Yds/Game	70.7	15.0
Rushing TDs	10	2
Receptions	102	18
Receiving Yards	924	142
Targets	129	0
Total TDs	17	3
Age	30	-
Experience	8 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Christian McCaffrey or Cordarrelle Patterson in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Christian McCaffrey and Cordarrelle Patterson is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Christian McCaffrey averaged 21.5 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Cordarrelle Patterson averaged 5.5.

Should I draft Christian McCaffrey or Cordarrelle Patterson in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Christian McCaffrey averaged 21.5 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025, and Cordarrelle Patterson averaged 5.5 across 15. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Christian McCaffrey and Cordarrelle Patterson average in 2025?▾

Christian McCaffrey averaged 21.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Cordarrelle Patterson averaged 5.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 16.0 points per game.

When are Christian McCaffrey and Cordarrelle Patterson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Christian McCaffrey (SF) has a bye in Week 8, and Cordarrelle Patterson (PIT) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.