Fantasy Football 17-18: 5 Running Backs to Start in WEEK 4

Christian McCaffrey/RB/Carolina Panthers:

McCaffrey leaving everybody chasing his shadow

McCaffrey finally showed why he rated so highly by football scouts and experts alike, as he had his first 100 yard game of NFL career when he caught 9 of his targets for 101 yards and ran 16 yards on 4 rushing attempts on Sunday.

His performance can be credited to the fact that Kelvin Benjamin, one of Newton's primary target had to leave the game in the first quarter due to injury, but this turned advantageous for McCaffrey as he became Newton's premier target in Benjamin's absence. The Panthers are still waiting for Benjamin's diagnosis and if he becomes unavailable due to injury then McCaffrey can be in some more performances like these.

In week 4, he suits up against the reigning champions New England Patriots, who for some reason have been leaking yards at will allowing 5.1 yards per carry and 13.3 yards per reception with 10 TD's. While Benjamin's absence might make him the team's primary receiving option he still has to prove that he is better than Stewart to become the primary rusher for The Panthers.