Christian McCaffrey Fantasy Week 7: Projections, Points and Stats vs. Vikings

Christian McCaffrey and the San Francisco 49ers will meet the Minnesota Vikings and their 18th-ranked rushing defense (112.3 yards allowed per game) in Week 7, on Monday at 8:15 PM ET.

Daily fantasy players, is McCaffrey worth considering for his upcoming matchup versus the Vikings? See below, because we can help you make the right decision.

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McCaffrey vs. Vikings Game Info

• Matchup: San Francisco 49ers at Minnesota Vikings
• Game Day: October 23, 2023
• Game Time: 8:15 PM
• Projected Fantasy Points: 16.52
• Projected Rushing Yards: 76.15
• Projected Rushing TDs: 0.68
• Projected Receiving Yards: 36.63
• Projected Receiving TDs: 0.23

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McCaffrey Fantasy Performance

• McCaffrey has been one of the best players in fantasy at the RB position this season, ranking second with 20.8 fantasy points per game (125.0 total points). He is ninth in fantasy points among all players.
• During his last three games, McCaffrey has delivered 64.7 total fantasy points (21.6 per game), running the ball 50 times for 200 yards and four scores. In the receiving game, he has tacked on 107 yards on 12 receptions (14 targets) with two TDs.
• McCaffrey has delivered 102.1 total fantasy points (20.4 per game) during his last five games, rushing the ball 88 times for 401 yards and six scores. As a receiver, he has tacked on 160 yards on 20 receptions (22 targets) with two TDs.
• The high point of McCaffrey's season as a fantasy producer came against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 4, as he tallied 41.7 fantasy points by running for 106 yards and three TDs on 20 attempts. In the receiving game, he caught seven passes on eight targets for 71 yards and one TD.
• From a fantasy perspective, Christian McCaffrey had his worst performance of the season last week against the Cleveland Browns, when he tallied just 11.2 fantasy points (11 carries, 43 yards; 3 receptions, 9 yards, 1 TD).

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Vikings Defensive Performance

• Minnesota has given up over 300 yards passing to one player this season.
• The Vikings have allowed five players to pass for at least one TD in a game this year.
• Minnesota has allowed two or more TD passes to three opposing QBs this season.
• One player have passed for at least three TDs in a game against the Vikings this year.
• Minnesota has allowed three players to put up over 100 yards receiving in a game this year.
• A total of Eight players have caught a touchdown pass versus the Vikings this year.
• Minnesota has allowed one player to catch two or more touchdown passes in a game this year.
• The Vikings have allowed one player to amass more than 100 yards rushing in a game this season.
• A total of four players have run for at least one TD against Minnesota this year.
• The Vikings have allowed at least two rushing TDs to one player this year.

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