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Fantasy Football AMA discusses Christian McCaffrey and injury fallout

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 3:41 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Fantasy Football AMA discusses Christian McCaffrey and injury fallout

Summary

During a Yahoo Fantasy AMA on August 20, Hayden Winks addressed key fantasy football topics as the preseason progresses. He noted concerns regarding Christian McCaffrey's management of reps and past injury issues affecting the San Francisco 49ers' outlook. Winks also highlighted Jayden Higgins' injury impact on Nico Collins' potential target workload for the Houston Texans. With the second week of preseason underway, Winks indicated a focus on the running back position and its depth, advising on various strategies for drafting amidst these developments.

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•Winks expressed concern over McCaffrey's limited practice reps this preseason.
•He ranked Nico Collins higher due to Higgins' injury affecting Texans' offense.
•Winks discussed the significance of running back depth in draft strategies.
•The AMA reflects ongoing evaluations ahead of the fantasy draft season.

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3:41 PMYahoo Sports — Fantasy Football AMA Recap: What to do about Christian McCaffrey (again), Jayden Higgins injury fallout among topics discussed

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Hayden Winks joins the Yahoo Fantasy discord to answer your questions as we approach Week 2 of the preseason.
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