McCaffrey may be healthy enough to be a full participant on days when he is limited, and he may sit out entirely on days when he is healthy enough to be limited. This may be how San Francisco protects him from himself.

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If Brock Purdy is your fantasy football starting quarterback and you don't have a backup, options that are available on waivers in more than half of ESPN leagues include: Lawrence has long-term upside this season. He'd be the preference to pick up, for sure. As long as CMC is healthy, he's in your lineup, no questions asked.