RBSF vs DENRB428.2 projected (17.2–31.0)PPR

Should I start Christian McCaffrey in Week 4?

Start Christian McCaffrey in Week 4. McCaffrey projects 28.2 PPR points to Josh Jacobs's 14.8.

Measured against the RB24 start line: Josh Jacobs, RB25 at 14.8 projected PPR points, the first running back below it.

Week 4 · Updated Tue 6:00 AM ET

Why Christian McCaffrey

Start Christian McCaffrey — projects 28.2, a tough matchup vs DEN, but the role is cooling.

Christian McCaffrey projects 28.2 points on a 17.2–31.0 range. The matchup grades as tough against DEN. Usage: carries / game at 18.3. Net: Christian McCaffrey is start this week.

Working for McCaffrey: Clear start (13.3 pts clear), Bell-cow role (47% of touches), Goal-line back (1.2 GL carries/g).

Working against McCaffrey: Tough matchup (Tough · F vs RB).

Matchup

Christian McCaffrey (SF) faces DEN, kickoff Sun 4:25 PM ET. The matchup is rated tough. Betting line: implied team total 25.3, spread -3.0.

Recent form

Christian McCaffrey's last 5 games: PPR points 28.1, 12.7, 13.8, 22.6, 21.6 (oldest to newest).

At least 1 of these 5 were played before the 2026 season — the card does not date them.

What flips it

McCaffrey's edge is 13.4 points (28.2 to 14.8). Jacobs's ceiling (19.9) stays under McCaffrey's projection and McCaffrey's floor (17.2) stays over Jacobs's, so neither range reaches the other's projection. Confidence in the call: high.

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