Christian McCaffrey is expected to see a lighter workload in 2025 as San Francisco prioritizes durability after his injury-derailed 2024 campaign. Jordan Mason, who topped 1,000 rushing yards as the fill-in starter, will absorb a larger share of carries in a more balanced backfield approach.
Fantasy Impact: SIT
McCaffrey's ADP should fall from the 1.01 conversation into the mid-first round in redraft—the elite ceiling remains but volume concerns are real. Mason becomes a compelling value in best ball formats and should be drafted as a high-end RB3 with weekly flex upside in dynasty.