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Of eight use of helmet infractions in Week 7, only Cam Skattebo was flagged
Nine players fined for helmet infractions in Week 7, only Skattebo’s penalty was called
Jordan James
RB · SF · 22 yrs · exp 1 · Oregon
Status
- Game status
- Active
Keep Trade Cut (SF TEP)
From latest snapshot · trend vs ~7d prior when data allows.
Value
2,165
Rank
#234
Pos rank
#63
7d trend
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Value history (90d)
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Latest: Sep 7, 2026 · 2,165
News
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49ers RB Christian McCaffrey exits with injury vs. Falcons, is questionable to return
Christian McCaffrey suffers thigh injury, questionable to return; other 49ers receivers also injured
analyst
Kaelon Black a Top Handcuff to Roster in Fantasy Football
Kaelon Black, the No. 2 running back for the San Francisco 49ers, has significant upside as a handcuff to Christian McCaffrey. While Black currently lacks standalone value, his role would become paramount if McCaffrey were to miss time. Black has amassed 45 carries for 170 rushing yards, along with two catches for eight receiving yards. He would likely be the lead back over Jordan James, who has minimal offensive involvement. Black's fantasy value would be higher in standard and half-PPR formats compared to PPR leagues due to his limited receiving role
RB · SF
RB · SF
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Waiver: Jordan James added, KeAndre Lambert-Smith dropped
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Adds: Jordan James. Drops: KeAndre Lambert-Smith
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Kaelon Black Questionable for Week 2
San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Kaelon Black (groin) is listed as questionable to play in the team's Week 2 contest on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins, according to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports. Black popped up on the team's injury report on Thursday and was listed as limited, the first sign that he might be in danger of missing this weekend's home opener. The 24-year-old third-rounder from Indiana has become the handcuff option for fantasy managers who have Christian McCaffrey rostered after he was impressive with 14 carries for 65 yards in the season-opening win over the division-rival Los Angeles Rams in Australia last week. If Black is unavailable to play in what would be his second NFL game, Jordan James would see a much bigger role as the change-of-pace option behind CMC, who the 49ers might be looking to monitor in terms of his workload all season long
analyst
Kaelon Black Pops Up on Thursday's Injury Report
San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Kaelon Black was a limited participant in Thursday's practice due to a groin issue, a step back from being a full participant on Wednesday. Black, the primary backup to Christian McCaffrey, had a significant workload in Week 1. His status for Week 2 against the Miami Dolphins is uncertain, and Jordan James would be the next man up if Black is inactive
RB · SF
RB · SF
general
Rams-49ers inactives: DT James Thompson will play
49ers defensive tackle James Thompson will play in the season opener despite a hamstring injury
analyst
Jordan Watkins inactive against Rams
Jordan Watkins will be inactive for the 49ers game against the Rams on Thursday
analyst
GO GET ‘EM! | 2026 Week 1 Last-Minute Waivers
Waiver wire pickups for Week 1, with a focus on upside options behind Christian McCaffrey
RB · SF
analyst
Kaelon Black a Priority Waiver-Wire Add With CMC Banged Up
49ers add rookie RB Kaelon Black after Christian McCaffrey misses practice; Black may see increased workload if McCaffrey is unavailable
analyst
Kaelon Black a Premier Handcuff Running Back Worth Targeting in Drafts
A third-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Kaelon Black entered training camp in competition with fellow 49ers back Jordan James for the team's RB2 role behind Christian McCaffrey. However, James battled some injury issues throughout the summer, and recent reporting out of San Francisco indicates that Black currently has a hold on the backup running back job. As long as McCaffrey remains healthy, Black is unlikely to play a fantasy-relevant role in 2026. Still, McCaffrey is now 30 years old and logged an NFL-high 413 touches in 2025. The superstar back also has a history of suffering season-altering injuries, as he's played seven games or fewer in three of his nine NFL campaigns. If he is indeed the clear RB2 in San Francisco, Black carries high-end handcuff appeal into 2026
RB · SF
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Waiver: Jordan James added, Emanuel Wilson dropped
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Adds: Jordan James. Drops: Emanuel Wilson
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49ers place RB Isaac Guerendo on reserve/PUP
49ers placed RB Isaac Guerendo on reserve/PUP list due to a pectoral muscle injury, will miss first 4 games of the season
analyst
Kaelon Black Appears to Have Firm Hold on 49ers' No. 2 Job
San Francisco 49ers running back Kaelon Black appears to have a firm grip on the No. 2 job behind Christian McCaffrey, according to Matt Barrows. Black carried four times for 28 yards in Thursday's preseason finale against Las Vegas, including a 14-yard run, and finished the preseason with 61 yards on 12 carries. The rookie missed part of camp with an adductor injury but returned Aug. 18, five days before Jordan James came back from a rib injury. That extra time seems to have mattered. Barrows pointed to Black's decisiveness, vision and receiving ability as reasons he has separated himself. The 90th overall pick rushed for 1,039 yards and 10 touchdowns at Indiana last season and caught 55 passes across his college career. James did have 55 scrimmage yards on nine touches Thursday, so the competition is not completely dead. Still, Black looks like the favorite to open the season as McCaffrey's primary backup
RB · SF
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Waiver: Jordan James added, Justin Joly dropped
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Adds: Jordan James. Drops: Justin Joly
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