Kaelon Black earns significant carries in San Francisco 49ers victory
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Last updated Sep 12, 2026
Rookie running back Kaelon Black logged 14 carries during the San Francisco 49ers' win against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday. Although the rookie outperformed veteran Christian McCaffrey in total rushing attempts, McCaffrey recorded 68 yards and five receptions compared to 65 yards for Black. The 49ers led by a wide margin in the second half, which allowed the coaching staff to reduce the workload for the veteran starter. While fantasy managers are monitoring the developing timeshare, analysts suggest the distribution of touches may fluctuate based on weekly game scripts. Black remains available in a majority of fantasy leagues and is considered a primary target for waiver wire additions. The team may opt to manage the usage of McCaffrey throughout the season to maintain his health for the duration of the schedule.
- •Kaelon Black played 44% of offensive snaps for the 49ers.
- •Black recorded 14 carries for 65 yards against the Rams.
- •Christian McCaffrey maintained an average of 6.8 yards per carry during the game.
- •Black is currently available in 74% of Yahoo fantasy leagues.
- 12:11 AMYahoo Sports — Christian McCaffrey: Should Fantasy Teams Be Worried In 2026?
- 12:26 PMYahoo Sports — Christian McCaffrey's workload will worry many, but Kaelon Black's usage is what the 49ers and fantasy managers need
- 11:49 AMYahoo Sports — Should Christian McCaffrey fantasy managers be alarmed by Kaelon Black usage?
"Fantasy players who took San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey might be worried after his pedestrian week one performance in Australia against the Los Angeles Rams. McCaffrey, who ran 10 times for 68 yards and caught five passes for 20 yards, ceded significant ground to third-round rookie Kaelon Black in the backfield. In fact, […] The post Christian McCaffrey: Should Fantasy Teams Be Worried In 2026? appeared first on Stadium Rant.
"Christian McCaffrey didn't get a ton of volume in the 49ers' win over the Rams. Should fantasy football managers be alarmed?
"Matt Harmon explains why Christian McCaffrey's reduced workload is actually a good thing for the veteran RB this season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 12:11 AMChristian McCaffrey: Should Fantasy Teams Be Worried In 2026?
Fantasy players who took San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey might be worried after his pedestrian week one performance in Australia against the Los Angeles Rams. McCaffrey, who ran 10 times for 68 yards and caught five passes for 20 yards, ceded significant ground to third-round rookie Kaelon Black in the backfield. In fact, […] The post Christian McCaffrey: Should Fantasy Teams Be Worried In 2026? appeared first on Stadium Rant.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 12:26 PMChristian McCaffrey's workload will worry many, but Kaelon Black's usage is what the 49ers and fantasy managers need
Matt Harmon explains why Christian McCaffrey's reduced workload is actually a good thing for the veteran RB this season.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 11:49 AMShould Christian McCaffrey fantasy managers be alarmed by Kaelon Black usage?
Christian McCaffrey didn't get a ton of volume in the 49ers' win over the Rams. Should fantasy football managers be alarmed?
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