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Christian McCaffrey or Jahmyr GibbsWho 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. Jahmyr Gibbs is a Detroit Lions running back who averaged 19.3 fantasy points per game across 17 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
17
Rush Yds
1,202
Rush TDs
10
Rec
102
Rec Yds
924
Bye
Week 8
RBDetroit Lions#4 RB
Jahmyr Gibbs
PPG
19.3
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,223
Rush TDs
13
Rec
77
Rec Yds
616
Bye
Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Christian McCaffrey vs Jahmyr Gibbs: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatChristian McCaffreyJahmyr Gibbs
PPG (Half-PPR)21.519.3
Games Played1717
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)366328
Rushing Yards1,2021,223
Rush Yds/Game70.771.9
Rushing TDs1013
Receptions10277
Receiving Yards924616
Targets12994
Total TDs1718
Age3024
Experience8 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 6

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Should I start Christian McCaffrey or Jahmyr Gibbs in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Christian McCaffrey and Jahmyr Gibbs 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 Jahmyr Gibbs averaged 19.3.

Should I draft Christian McCaffrey or Jahmyr Gibbs in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Christian McCaffrey averaged 21.5 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025, and Jahmyr Gibbs averaged 19.3 across 17. 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 Jahmyr Gibbs average in 2025?▾

Christian McCaffrey averaged 21.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Jahmyr Gibbs averaged 19.3 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.2 points per game.

When are Christian McCaffrey and Jahmyr Gibbs's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Christian McCaffrey (SF) has a bye in Week 8, and Jahmyr Gibbs (DET) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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