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Christian McCaffrey or Jerome FordWho 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. Jerome Ford is a Cleveland Browns running back who averaged 8.4 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
17
Rush Yds
1,202
Rush TDs
10
Rec
102
Rec Yds
924
Bye
Week 8
RBCleveland Browns
Jerome Ford
PPG
8.4
Games
15
Rush Yds
582
Rush TDs
3
Rec
28
Rec Yds
215
Bye
Week 10

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Christian McCaffrey vs Jerome Ford: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatChristian McCaffreyJerome Ford
PPG (Half-PPR)21.58.4
Games Played1715
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)366126
Rushing Yards1,202582
Rush Yds/Game70.738.8
Rushing TDs103
Receptions10228
Receiving Yards924215
Targets1290
Total TDs174
Age30-
Experience8 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 10

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Christian McCaffrey or Jerome Ford in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Christian McCaffrey and Jerome Ford 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 Jerome Ford averaged 8.4.

Should I draft Christian McCaffrey or Jerome Ford in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Christian McCaffrey averaged 21.5 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025, and Jerome Ford averaged 8.4 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 Jerome Ford average in 2025?▾

Christian McCaffrey averaged 21.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Jerome Ford averaged 8.4 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 13.1 points per game.

When are Christian McCaffrey and Jerome Ford's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Christian McCaffrey (SF) has a bye in Week 8, and Jerome Ford (CLE) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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