Christian McCaffrey Fantasy Football Week 5: Stats and Projections vs. Rams

Running back Christian McCaffrey has a matchup against the 10th-ranked run defense in the NFL (98.5 yards allowed per game) in Week 5, when his San Francisco 49ers take on the Los Angeles Rams, Thursday at 8:15 p.m. ET.

Daily fantasy players, is McCaffrey worth a look for his upcoming game versus the Rams? Scroll down, because we can help you make the correct call.

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Christian McCaffrey Week 5 Fantasy Football Projection

• Matchup: San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Rams
• Game Date: October 2, 2025
• Game Time: 8:15 p.m.
• Projected Fantasy Points: 16.4
• PPR Projected Fantasy Points: 19.2
• Projected Rushing Yards: 77.32
• Projected Rushing TDs: 0.49
• Projected Receiving Yards: 47.93
• Projected Receiving TDs: 0.20

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McCaffrey Fantasy Performance

• McCaffrey has been one of the best players in fantasy at the RB position this season, ranking fourth with 16.3 fantasy points per game (65.0 total points). He is 20th in fantasy points among all players.
• During his last three games, McCaffrey has 50.8 total fantasy points (16.9 per game), toting the ball 47 times for 156 yards and zero touchdowns. As a pass-catcher, he has added 232 yards on 22 catches (33 targets) with two TDs.
• The high point of McCaffrey's fantasy season came against the Jacksonville Jaguars last week, when he racked up 20.1 fantasy points with zero passing yards, zero TDs, and picks. With his legs, he added 49 rushing yards on 17 carries (2.9 YPC) .
• From a fantasy standpoint, Christian McCaffrey had his worst performance of the season in Week 3 against the Arizona Cardinals, when he tallied just 14.0 fantasy points (17 carries, 52 yards; 10 receptions, 88 yards).

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Rams Defensive Performance

• Los Angeles has not allowed a player to put up more than 300 yards passing versus them in a game yet this year.
• The Rams have allowed three players to pass for at least one TD in a game this year.
• Los Angeles has allowed one player to throw for two or more TDs in a game this year.
• The Rams have allowed one player to throw for three or more touchdowns in a game this year.
• A total of one player has racked up more than 100 yards receiving in a game versus Los Angeles this season.
• A total of Five players have hauled in a touchdown pass versus the Rams this season.
• Los Angeles has not allowed an opposing player to catch more than one touchdown pass in a game this year.
• The Rams' defense has not allowed a player to amass over 100 yards rushing in a game this season.
• A total of two players have run for at least one TD against Los Angeles this year.
• The Rams have not allowed an opposing player to score two or more rushing TDs versus them this season.

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