Christian McCaffreyorJonathan Taylor?
Week 3 start/sit decision, running back versus running back.
Our call
Start Christian McCaffrey
This one is close: Christian McCaffrey projects 0.8 half-PPR points ahead of Jonathan Taylor, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Christian McCaffrey, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The Arizona Cardinals have allowed 11% more fantasy points to RBs than average. The Houston Texans have allowed 16% fewer fantasy points to RBs than average.
| Stat | Christian McCaffreyRB, SF, Sun, Sep 27, 4:05 p.m. ET | Jonathan TaylorRB, IND, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 20.8 | 20.0 |
| PPR projection | 23.7 | 21.3 |
| Standard projection | 18.0 | 18.6 |
| Rank this week | RB3 | RB4 |
| Matchup | vs ARI | vs HOU |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 15.9 | 25.4 |
| Last season per game | 21.5 | 20.0 |
| Snap share, last game | 52% | 94% |
| Trade value | 76 | 94 |