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Updated October 12, 2026 from live stats

Christian McCaffrey or Gus EdwardsWho 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. Gus Edwards is a Los Angeles Chargers running back who averaged 7.0 fantasy points per game across 13 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

RBLos Angeles Chargers

Gus Edwards

PPG

7.0

Games

Rush Yds

468

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Christian McCaffrey vs Gus Edwards: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Christian McCaffrey	Gus Edwards
PPG (Half-PPR)	21.5	7.0
Games Played	17	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	366	91
Rushing Yards	1,202	468
Rush Yds/Game	70.7	36.0
Rushing TDs	10	4
Receptions	102	10
Receiving Yards	924	62
Targets	129	0
Total TDs	17	4
Age	30	-
Experience	8 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Christian McCaffrey or Gus Edwards in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Christian McCaffrey and Gus Edwards 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 Gus Edwards averaged 7.0.

Should I draft Christian McCaffrey or Gus Edwards in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Christian McCaffrey averaged 21.5 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025, and Gus Edwards averaged 7.0 across 13. 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 Gus Edwards average in 2025?▾

Christian McCaffrey averaged 21.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Gus Edwards averaged 7.0 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 14.5 points per game.

When are Christian McCaffrey and Gus Edwards's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Christian McCaffrey (SF) has a bye in Week 8, and Gus Edwards (LAC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.