Rookie RB Kaelon Black played 43.8% of the snaps and had more carries than Christian McCaffrey last night. It was a di Via @FieldYates on X

What happened: McCaffrey ran 22 routes and played 10 third-down snaps in Week 1, per SumerSports. He had praised Black in July.

Why it matters: Black's involvement gives him fantasy relevance beyond serving as an injury replacement. McCaffrey's passing-down usage means rushing volume alone does not capture his role.

By the numbers: Black averaged 4.6 yards per carry and accounted for 58.3% of the two backs' combined rushing attempts.

What to watch: Week 2 will test whether Black maintains that workload and how the backs divide opportunities near the goal line.

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