This is a slate-specific article. If you haven’t already read my short NFL Showdown Primer, please start there for more general NFL Showdown advice.
Studs
These are the top-projected players on the slate. I'd recommend having at least three of these players in most of your lineups, either as captain or in a flex spot.
Christian McCaffrey ($11,400) has 69 carries and 42 targets on 76.8% route participation. He’ll face a Rams defense that has allowed the 4th-fewest schedule-adjusted fantasy points per game (SAFPPG) to running backs.
Puka Nacua ($11,600) has 50 targets on 36.5% route participation. He’ll face a 49ers defense that has allowed the 8th-fewest SAFPPG to wide receivers.
