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Christian McCaffrey or Jake TongesWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Jake Tonges is listed out (knee) as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Christian McCaffrey is a San Francisco 49ers running back who averaged 21.5 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025. Jake Tonges is a San Francisco 49ers tight end who averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game across 9 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
TESan Francisco 49ers#15 TE
Jake Tonges
PPG
8.5
Games
9
Rec
34
Rec Yds
293
Rec TDs
5
Targets
46
Bye
Week 8

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Christian McCaffrey vs Jake Tonges: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatChristian McCaffreyJake Tonges
PPG (Half-PPR)21.58.5
Games Played179
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)36677
Rushing Yards1,2020
Rush Yds/Game70.70.0
Rushing TDs100
Receptions10234
Receiving Yards924293
Targets12946
Total TDs175
Age3027
Experience8 yrs3 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Christian McCaffrey or Jake Tonges in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Christian McCaffrey and Jake Tonges 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 Jake Tonges averaged 8.5.

Should I draft Christian McCaffrey or Jake Tonges in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Christian McCaffrey averaged 21.5 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025, and Jake Tonges averaged 8.5 across 9. 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 Jake Tonges average in 2025?▾

Christian McCaffrey averaged 21.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Jake Tonges averaged 8.5 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 13.0 points per game.

Do Christian McCaffrey and Jake Tonges share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Christian McCaffrey and Jake Tonges share a Week 8 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.

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