Christian McCaffrey Fantasy Week 8: Projections, Points and Stats vs. Bengals

Running back Christian McCaffrey faces a matchup versus the 29th-ranked rushing defense in the NFL (142.8 yards conceded per game) in Week 8, when his San Francisco 49ers meet the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday at 4:25 PM ET.

Is McCaffrey a daily fantasy option for you this week, as he faces the Bengals? More stats and info can be found below, so take a look.

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McCaffrey vs. Bengals Game Info

• Matchup: San Francisco 49ers vs. Cincinnati Bengals
• Game Day: October 29, 2023
• Game Time: 4:25 PM
• Projected Fantasy Points: 18.38
• Projected Rushing Yards: 83.24
• Projected Rushing TDs: 0.75
• Projected Receiving Yards: 41.80
• Projected Receiving TDs: 0.27

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McCaffrey Fantasy Performance

• With 144.6 fantasy points in 2023 (20.7 per game), McCaffrey is the top fantasy player at his position and fifth overall.
• In his last three games, McCaffrey has put up 42.6 fantasy points (14.2 per game), running for 139 yards and scoring two touchdowns on 45 carries. He has also contributed 87 yards on eight catches (nine targets) with two TDs as a pass-catcher.
• McCaffrey has generated 102.2 fantasy points (20.4 per game) during his last five games, as he's rushed for 330 yards with six touchdowns on 83 carries. As a receiver, he has chipped in with 192 yards on 20 grabs (22 targets) with three TDs.
• The highlight of McCaffrey's fantasy season was a Week 4 performance against the Arizona Cardinals, when he tallied 41.7 fantasy points (20 receptions, 106 yards, 3 TDs).
• From a fantasy standpoint, Christian McCaffrey disappointed his fantasy managers against the Cleveland Browns in Week 6, when he managed only 11.2 fantasy points (11 carries, 43 yards; 3 receptions, 9 yards, 1 TD). It was his worst fantasy effort of the campaign.

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Bengals Defensive Performance

• Cincinnati has conceded more than 300 yards passing to one player this season.
• The Bengals have given up at least one passing TD to six opposing QBs this season.
• Cincinnati has allowed two players to pass for at least two TDs in a game this season.
• The Bengals have not allowed a player to throw for at least three TDs against them in a game this year.
• No player has collected more than 100 yards receiving in a game versus Cincinnati this season.
• The Bengals have given up a TD catch by eight players this year.
• Cincinnati has not allowed more than one touchdown catch to an opposing player this season.
• The Bengals have allowed two players to amass more than 100 yards rushing in a game this year.
• Cincinnati has allowed five players to score at least one rushing TD versus them this year.
• The Bengals have not allowed more than one rushing TD to an opposing player this season.

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