Christian McCaffrey and the San Francisco 49ers hope to get back on track running the ball against the New York Giants and their 30th-ranked rush defense

One of McClure's top NFL DFS picks for Sunday is 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey. The former first-round draft pick of the Carolina Panthers in the 2017 NFL Draft is finally healthy after a lost 2024 season. Through eight games, he has rushed for 490 yards and three touchdowns, while catching 56 passes for 559 yards and three touchdowns.

After a 2024 campaign riddled by injuries, San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey is back and off to a phenomenal start as the 49ers sit at 5-3 heading into their matchup against the New York Giants on Sunday.

HOUSTON – Christian McCaffrey was bottled up, surrounded by the Texans’ relentless defense armed with motivation and the knowledge of just how pivotal the star running back is to the San Francisco 49ers’ offense. McCaffrey didn’t have much, if any, breathing room to operate during the Texans’ 26-15 win Sunday at NRG Stadium.

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Just last week though, Olivia Culpo shared a post on Instagram of a game her daughter didn't attend. The former Miss Universe though, made sure Christian McCaffrey knew their daughter was cheering him on, holding a sign referring to him as "Colette's Dad."