Christian McCaffrey

NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has expressed confidence in Christian McCaffrey (calf) playing in Week 1 against the Jets.

Per Garafolo, McCaffrey is expected to see a full complement of snaps. He did not that the team will be keeping a close eye on McCaffrey for obvious reasons. It’s possible backup Jordan Mason sees a few more snaps than usual, but fantasy managers shouldn’t be worried about their superstar running back. McCaffrey was listed as questionable for this game after practicing in a limited capacity throughout the week. He still ranks as the top FLEX option for Week 1. Mason is a strong stash for fantasy rosters that can afford to burn a spot on the bench.