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Kaelon Black Worth Stashing Off the Waiver Wire Through Week 8 Bye
Kaelon Black's fantasy upside is limited by Christian McCaffrey's presence, but may increase if McCaffrey is sidelined
Kaelon Black
RB · SF · 25 yrs · exp 0 · Indiana
Status
- Game status
- Active
Keep Trade Cut (SF TEP)
From latest snapshot · trend vs ~7d prior when data allows.
Value
2,566
Rank
#192
Pos rank
#55
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Latest: Sep 7, 2026 · 2,566
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49ers lose their first game of the season as Falcons pull off upset win
The 49ers fell 29-20 to the Falcons, with key turnovers and a strong performance from Falcons quarterback Michael Penix
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49ers lead at halftime despite offense struggling without Christian McCaffrey
The 49ers are leading at halftime, but their offense is struggling without Christian McCaffrey, who left the game with a thigh injury
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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
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Kaelon Black finds the end zone in Week 7 loss
Kaelon Black had a good game, but remains a handcuff for Christian McCaffrey
RB · SF
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Kaelon Black Sees Increased Opportunity in Loss
Kaelon Black stepped up after McCaffrey’s injury, showing promise as a handcuff for the 49ers
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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
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George Kittle's TD gives 49ers a 7-0 lead
George Kittle scores early TD for the 49ers, with Brock Purdy leading the opening drive
RB · SF
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Kaelon Black - Nine touches in Week 6 win
sleeper-rotowire+7 stories · 30dSource unavailable
Black rushed eight times for 34 yards and brought in his only target for three yards in the 49ers' 23-17 win over the Commanders on Monday night. Black logged half as many carries as Christian McCaffrey and a whopping nine fewer targets, cementing the pecking order in the 49ers' ground attack. However, Black is getting some nice complementary run as a rookie, as he's logged 45 carries over his first six games. Black has just three targets in that same span, however, so his fantasy upside will remain capped to a large degree in a Week 7 road matchup against the Falcons on Sunday
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49ers WR Mike Evans limited in Wednesday's practice
49ers WR Mike Evans limited in practice due to injury, several other players also missing practice
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NFL Week 2 touchdown best bets: Our favorite picks to score, including 49ers' Kaelon Black
Week 2 of the NFL is here, and it's full of intriguing storylines. Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals will try their luck against DeMeco Ryans ' Houston Texans defense. Ben Johnson will try to score 60 points against the rival Minnesota Vikings . Bo Nix and Trevor Lawrence face off in Denver. Baker Mayfield has a revenge game scheduled against the Cleveland Browns . Let's talk about some anytime touchdown bets. These have become popular wagers among football fans because of their long odds. Even when it comes to an expected TD scorer, they make for a fun parlay leg. Last week, we hit on Baltimore Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson finding the end zone at +250! Let's see what we have cooking this week. Below, we will break down five anytime TD bets to consider for Week 2. These will not be predictable choices like a Bijan Robinson or Derrick Henry score that offer zero value, but they won't be wild long-shots such as a team defense. Let's begin with a sleeper out in San Fran. Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook. If you think the San Francisco 49ers will blow out the Miami Dolphins as I do, then Kaelon Black at +215 makes some sense. The rookie out of Indiana rushed 14 times for 65 yards and caught one pass for five yards in the season opener, and it looks like he's going to have a legitimate role in this offense as Christian McCaffrey's running mate. Kyle Shanahan will probably want to take the load off of some veterans such as McCaffrey, George Kittle and Mike Evans in the second half. That means more touches for Black, who I predict finds the end zone on Sunday. Saquon Barkley was a miss last week, but let's try again. The Philadelphia Eagles are taking on the lowly Tennessee Titans -- who allowed two rushing touchdowns in their dreadful Week 1 loss to the New York Jets , along with 142 combined rushing yards between Breece Hall and Braelon Allen . The Jets' offensive line dominated the Titans all game, and while the Eagles are without Landon Dickerson , I think this rushing attack will still find success. Eagles fans have already taken over downtown Nashville, and it feels like this is going to be a "home" game for Philly. Saquon finds the end zone. The New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers face off in Foxborough for the second straight season. Last year's game was not very entertaining, as the Steelers won, 21-14, despite putting up just 203 yards of total offense. The star for the Patriots was tight end Hunter Henry , who caught eight passes for 90 yards and scored both of New England's touchdowns. Henry caught three passes for 26 yards in the season-opening loss to the Seattle Seahawks , but New England's lone touchdown did end up in the hands of a tight end in rookie Eli Raridon . The Patriots have to beat the Steelers to avoid a complete meltdown in New England, and I'm expecting another low-scoring affair where Drake Maye relies on his tight ends -- especially with A.J. Brown sidelined by a high ankle sprain. If David Blough is a smart offensive coordinator, then he will get rookie wide receiver Antonio Williams on the field more this week. The rookie out of Clemson caught all four of his targets for 64 yards and one touchdown in his NFL debut, while playing just 26 offensive snaps (37.1%). That performance earned him "Pepsi Rookie of the Week." Now, his Washington Commanders travel to Dallas to take on a Cowboys defense that disappointed in Week 1 -- especially in the secondary. . @a_williams2022 is the first @pepsi Rookie of the Week of the season! pic.twitter.com/bl9is6LAfk This is a revenge game for Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield, who is hosting his former team, the Browns. Mayfield actually started against the Browns once during his brief stint with the Carolina Panthers , but lost that game by two points. How hungry do you think he is to register that first victory against the franchise that drafted him No. 1 overall, and then ditched him for Deshaun Watson ? I'm a li [... truncated ...]
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49ers K Eddy Piñeiro is questionable with an illness
49ers kicker Eddy Piñeiro is questionable to play against the Dolphins because of an illness. 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said the team will sign a kicker to the practice squad on Saturday as insurance in case Piñeiro can’t play. “There’s two guys we’re deciding on,” Shanahan said, “but not sure which one.” Running back Kaelon Black (groin) is also questionable. When asked what level of optimism Shanahan has about Black’s availability, he said, “a questionable amount of optimism.” The 49ers ruled out wide receiver De’Shaun Stribling (ankle)
RB · SF
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Kaelon Black - Questionable for Sunday
sleeper-rotowire+8 stories · 30dSource unavailable
Black (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports. Black made a surprise appearance on Thursday's practice report as limited due to a groin issue, and he wasn't able to do enough Friday to enter the weekend without a designation for Week 2 action. His status may not be confirmed until about 90 minutes before Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff, but if Black is inhibited or sidelined, Jordan James would be the primary reserve RB behind starter Christian McCaffrey
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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
RB · SF
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Kyle Shanahan gives encouraging news on 49ers injured running back
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan gives an update on an injured running back.Any concern for 49ers rookie running back Kaelon Black being considered limited during Thursday’s practice due
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Kaelon Black - Added to injury report
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Black was limited at Thursday's practice due to a groin injury, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. Black did not show up on Wednesday's injury report, but he was unable to get a full session in a day later. The extent of his injury is uncertain, but his status will be updated again Friday when the 49ers release their final report before Sunday's matchup with the Dolphins
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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
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Kaelon Black has the Trust of the Coaching Staff
49ers rookie RB Kaelon Black earned significant playing time and coaching confidence in Week 1, positioning him as a valuable fantasy asset
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RB · SF
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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Week 1: Target Caleb Douglas and Kaelon Black
Dolphins rookie Caleb Douglas and Kaelon Black are top waiver wire adds for Week 1
RB · SF
analyst
Kaelon Black a Priority Waiver Wire Target After Impressive Debut
San Francisco 49ers running back Kaelon Black should be a priority waiver wire target for managers in 12+ team leagues. Black rushed for 65 yards on 14 carries in Week 1, and he also caught one pass for five receiving yards. This was one of the first times during Christian McCaffrey's stint with the 49ers that we saw a backup handle 10+ touches, even though McCaffrey was active. There are a few factors to consider here. First, McCaffrey was returning from an undisclosed injury, so maybe he wasn't 100 percent and the 49ers wanted to use Black to keep him fresh. Second, the 49ers won by 20 points, so it makes a little more sense to integrate the depth players once the game gets out of hand. Still, this was a fascinating development for the 49ers and their rookie running back. At worst, Black is a bench handcuff who would jump to the RB2 tier if McCaffrey gets hurt. At best, Black can have weekly RB3/flex value of his own
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