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One analyst believes Christian McCaffrey’s volume is too high: ‘You’ve got to preserve him to a degree’

A healthy Christian McCaffrey is a joy to watch. He’s also a difference-maker. We’ve seen an uptick in receiving production for McCaffrey during the two previous games, as he’s had six receptions in each. And this isn’t your typical screen pass to a running back out of the backfield. McCaffrey is lined up as a slot receiver, out wide, as a tight end, you name it.

But the concern is how much volume is too much? Six receptions and 16 carries in a game isn’t a big deal. The problem is when a handful of those come when the game is out of hand.