- Christian McCaffrey season-long props rival those of Jahmyr Gibbs and Bijan Robinson, yet many are fading CMC due to injury concerns.
- McCaffrey projects for more receiving yards than the consensus first overall pick in Gibbs, and more receiving touchdowns than the 1.2 in Robinson.
- Despite being the clear third-best option at running back, McCaffrey’s being drafted after Jonathan Taylor and even James Cook in some drafts.
SAN FRANCISCO – NFL season player props for Christian McCaffrey show he’s being underrated once again in 2026. McCaffrey projects for over 1,500 total yards and 13 total touchdowns, yet he’s being drafted after
We all saw what CMC is capable of last season, leading all running backs in targets, receptions, receiving yards, receiving touchdowns, routes, snaps, and fantasy points. Aside from his lengthy injury history, a concern for CMC entering his age-30 season is his poor rushing efficiency last season, averaging 3.86 yards per carry after handling 450 (!) touches.
That could explain why his legal sports betting projection for rushing yards is lower than other top backs at 949.5 yards, but his receiving upside makes up for the difference.
CMC Compared To Gibbs, Robinson Highlights His Potential
Christian McCaffrey is the best fantasy football player when he’s on the field, but he’s being drafted as that’s not the case. The season-long player prop projections for the top four running backs showcase McCaffrey’s potential compared to “safer” picks.
| Player | Regular Season Rushing Yards Projection (Over/Under) | Regular Season Receiving Yards Projection (Over/Under) | Regular Season Total Touchdown Projection (Over) | Average Draft Position (ESPN) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | 1199.5 Rushing Yards (-115 / -115) | 449.5 Receiving Yards (-130 / +100) | 11.5 Rushing TDs (-135), 4.5 Receiving TDs (+145) | 1.3 |
| Bijan Robinson | 1174.5 Rushing Yards (+100 / -130) | 574.5 Receiving Yards (-120 / -110) | 9.5 Rushing TDs (+110), 3.5 Receiving TDs (+100) | 2.4 |
| Jonathan Taylor | 1249.5 Rushing Yards (+100 / -130) | 275.5 Receiving Yards (-115 / -115) | 11.5 Rushing TDs (-120), N/A | 6.4 |
| Christian McCaffrey | 949.5 Rushing Yards (-105 / -125) | 574.5 Receiving Yards (+100 / -130) | 8.5 rushing TDs (-105), 4.5 Receiving TDs (+110) | 7.7 |
Jonathan Taylor’s receiving projections are more difficult to find than the other three running backs, as most NFL betting sites don’t even offer his season-long receiving touchdowns prop. Projections expect Taylor to reel in 1-2 receiving touchdowns.
McCaffrey’s seventh-overall average draft position is great value for a player of his caliber. Season-long California sports betting only confirm this.
