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Christian McCaffrey or Michael CarterWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Michael Carter is listed out 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. Michael Carter is a Arizona Cardinals running back who averaged 6.3 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
17
Rush Yds
1,202
Rush TDs
10
Rec
102
Rec Yds
924
Bye
Week 8
RBArizona Cardinals#51 RB
Michael Carter
PPG
6.3
Games
13
Rush Yds
333
Rush TDs
1
Rec
33
Rec Yds
267
Bye
Week 14

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Christian McCaffrey vs Michael Carter: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatChristian McCaffreyMichael Carter
PPG (Half-PPR)21.56.3
Games Played1713
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)36682
Rushing Yards1,202333
Rush Yds/Game70.725.6
Rushing TDs101
Receptions10233
Receiving Yards924267
Targets12945
Total TDs171
Age3027
Experience8 yrs4 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 14

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Christian McCaffrey or Michael Carter in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Christian McCaffrey and Michael Carter 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 Michael Carter averaged 6.3.

Should I draft Christian McCaffrey or Michael Carter in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Christian McCaffrey averaged 21.5 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025, and Michael Carter averaged 6.3 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 Michael Carter average in 2025?▾

Christian McCaffrey averaged 21.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Michael Carter averaged 6.3 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 15.2 points per game.

When are Christian McCaffrey and Michael Carter's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Christian McCaffrey (SF) has a bye in Week 8, and Michael Carter (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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