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Fantasy Football expert is not worried about Christian McCaffrey

Aug 23, 2024, 8:37 AM

CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 15: Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after h...

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The NFL preseason concludes this weekend, meaning that it’s probably time for your Fantasy Football draft!

Dave Richard, a fantasy expert for CBS Sports, joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross on Friday to talk about the upcoming NFL season, who people should and should not draft if they haven’t held their drafts yet, and additional fantasy football advice.

Plus, Dave shares why San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey should still be the number-one pick on your draft board.

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Topics Discussed: Fantasy Football

  • Should you be careful to draft Christian McCaffrey, CeeDee Lamb, Brandon Aiyuk and Ja’Marr Chase?
  • “The holdouts scare me more than McCaffrey.”
  • Richard says that he is confident that Chase will play this season
  • As for Aiyuk and Lamb, Richard says that both WRs have slid down his draft board due to their holdouts
  • Who are Richard’s top three running backs?
  • If Brandon Aiyuk is traded, Dave says a move to the Pittsburgh Steelers could hurt the WR’s value
  • Will Sam Darnold hurt Justin Jefferson’s production this season?
  • How should you handle the Miami Dolphins RB situation: Achane or Mostert?
  • Who is getting drafted too high?
  • Dave is not high on Kyle Pitts: “I think he should be drafted later.”
  • Will Mike Evans continue his 1,000+ yard streak this year

Listen to The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross from 6 – 10 a.m. PST, Monday through Friday, on Sactown Sports 1140.

Click here for full episodes of The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross.

San Francisco 49ers 2024 Schedule

Preseason

  • Friday, August 23rd @ Las Vegas Raiders – 7 pm PDT

Regular Season

  • Monday, September 9th vs. New York Jets – 5:15 pm PDT
  • Sunday, September 15th @ Minnesota Vikings – 10 am PDT
  • Sunday, September 22nd – @ Los Angeles Rams – 1:25 pm PDT
  • Sunday, September 29th vs. New England Patriots – 1:05 pm PDT
  • Sunday, October 6th vs. Arizona Cardinals – 1:05 pm PDT

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Fantasy Football expert is not worried about Christian McCaffrey