2024 Receiving Stats
REC
3
YDS
18
TD
0
AVG
6.0
TAR
3
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Recruited to Nebraska as a quarterback, McCaffrey transferred to Rice in 2021, converted to wide receiver in 2022 and then did enough over the next two seasons to become a third-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. It was a bit of a surprise to see him go that early, though perhaps it shouldn't have been in light of his first-rate NFL bloodlines (Ed's son and Christian's brother). After catching 129 passes for 1,715 yards and 19 TDs over the past two seasons, McCaffrey heads to the NFL as a 23-year-old rookie on a team with poor WR depth behind Terry McLaurin. McCaffrey's numbers from the combine - including a 4.46 40 at 6-2, 196 pounds - suggest his athleticism is at least adequate for an NFL wideout, so he won't automatically be limited to the slot. That might be his best shot at Year 1 playing time, however, especially after the Commanders traded Jahan Dotson to Philadelphia in August. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Not targeted against Giants
McCaffrey failed to record a single target in Sunday's 21-18 win over the Giants.
ANALYSIS
Despite playing a healthy 56 percent of offensive snaps Sunday, McCaffrey was not involved in the passing game on a day in which Jayden Daniels attempted 29 passes. The rookie wideout figures to see his usage fluctuate in Washington's offense as the passing attack gets things figured out with a rookie signal caller at the helm. With that said, McCaffrey should continue to develop alongside Daniels toward a stronger connection as the season progresses. Fantasy managers hoping for a quick breakout for the 23-year-old receiver should exercise patience. McCaffrey will look to take a step forward in Week 3 when the Commanders visit the Bengals.
Despite playing a healthy 56 percent of offensive snaps Sunday, McCaffrey was not involved in the passing game on a day in which Jayden Daniels attempted 29 passes. The rookie wideout figures to see his usage fluctuate in Washington's offense as the passing attack gets things figured out with a rookie signal caller at the helm. With that said, McCaffrey should continue to develop alongside Daniels toward a stronger connection as the season progresses. Fantasy managers hoping for a quick breakout for the 23-year-old receiver should exercise patience. McCaffrey will look to take a step forward in Week 3 when the Commanders visit the Bengals.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Luke McCaffrey's 2024 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Air Yards Per Game
-0.5Air Yards Per Snap
-0.01% Team Air Yards
-0.4%% Team Targets
5.7%Avg Depth of Target
-0.3 YdsCatch Rate
100.0%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
6.3% Targeted On Route
6.4%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
See where Luke McCaffrey lined up on the field and how he performed at each spot.
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Bengals pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
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Overall QB Rating Against
47.3
Cornerbacks
47.8
Safeties
95.8
Linebackers
25.7
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2024 Luke McCaffrey Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Luke McCaffrey's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 2"Weight
198 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.46 secShuttle Time
4.02 secCone Drill
6.70 secVertical Jump
36.0 inBroad Jump
121 inHand Length
9.63 inArm Length
30.13 in
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Three catches in NFL debut
McCaffrey caught all three of his targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 37-20 loss to the Buccaneers.
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Not separating from other WRs
McCaffrey hasn't emerged as an obvious top-four wide receiver to open the season for Washington, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
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Facing less snap competition
McCaffrey has less competition for playing time after the Commanders traded Jahan Dotson to the Eagles on Thursday.
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Catches two passes
McCaffrey caught both of his targets for 30 yards in a 13-6 preseason loss to Miami on Saturday.
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Catches two passes after halftime
McCaffrey caught two of three targets for 25 yards in the second half of a preseason loss to the Jets on Saturday.
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Moves up depth chart Thursday
McCaffrey could open the 2024 regular season as the Commanders' clear-cut No. 3 receiver following the trade of Jahan Dotson to the Eagles on Thursday, Tim McManus of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The rookie bumps up a spot on the depth chart and now has a chance to start the season operating as a complement to top wideout Terry McLaurin, with Olamide Zaccheaus and Dyami Brown also in the mix. McCaffrey was already trending in the right direction after posting a 2-30 receiving line against the Dolphins while also flashing impressively as both a blocker and on special teams in the Commanders' second preseason game, and he's now poised to be locked into even more snaps than previously projected to open the regular season.
The rookie bumps up a spot on the depth chart and now has a chance to start the season operating as a complement to top wideout Terry McLaurin, with Olamide Zaccheaus and Dyami Brown also in the mix. McCaffrey was already trending in the right direction after posting a 2-30 receiving line against the Dolphins while also flashing impressively as both a blocker and on special teams in the Commanders' second preseason game, and he's now poised to be locked into even more snaps than previously projected to open the regular season.