Christian McCaffrey misses practice Wednesday (hamstring)

Questionable, missed practice Wednesday (hamstring). Fantasy football: McCaffrey did not practise Wednesday with a hamstring strain but expects to return…

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · November 4, 2026

Christian McCaffrey did not practise Wednesday with a hamstring injury and is listed questionable for Sunday's home game against Las Vegas. He suffered a mild left hamstring strain in Week 7 against Atlanta but has indicated he has a chance to practise later this week and play Sunday.

A limited or full practice Thursday or Friday is not a guarantee McCaffrey plays. Check the inactive list about 90 minutes before Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. Even if he suits up, his role could be reduced after Kaelon Black handled 12 carries to McCaffrey's seven in Week 7, when McCaffrey played just 52 per cent of the snaps compared with his 73 per cent average over the previous three games.

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Christian McCaffrey

McCaffrey managed 7 carries for 39 yards and a touchdown plus 6 catches for 61 yards on 7 targets in Week 7 against Atlanta, finishing with 19.0 half-PPR points. That came on just 52 per cent of snaps before the hamstring issue emerged. Over his last three games he has averaged 20.3 half-PPR points with 73 per cent of snaps, a 21 per cent target share, 6.7 targets and 11.3 carries a game. Over that span he has scored 2.0 half-PPR points a game above what his usage predicts (17th of 111 running backs).

The concern extends beyond his health. Kaelon Black out-carried McCaffrey 12 to 7 in Week 7, taking 47 per cent of the snaps. Even if McCaffrey returns Sunday against a Las Vegas defence allowing 23.4 half-PPR points a game to running backs (5th most of 32), his workload may not match his season average of 69 per cent of snaps. Monitor practice reports Thursday and Friday closely. If he is limited or sits out again, his status for Sunday becomes more uncertain and his role if active could be compromised.

What to do

• Monitor Christian McCaffrey's practice participation Thursday and Friday, as a limited or full session is not a guarantee he plays.

• Check the inactive list about 90 minutes before Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff to confirm McCaffrey's availability.

• If McCaffrey is active, temper expectations after Kaelon Black took 12 carries and 47 per cent of snaps in Week 7.

• Have a backup plan ready in case McCaffrey is ruled out or plays a reduced role Sunday.