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Christian McCaffrey NFL Player Props, Predictions for the NFC Championship: Overs to Target

Lopez Julia

Updated as of January 29, 2026 at 2:01 PM EST • Read time: 2 minutes and 61 seconds. Find more information on Twitter and Google News.

Christian McCaffrey of the San Francisco 49ers looks on prior to the NFC Wild Card playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks.
Christian McCaffrey of the San Francisco 49ers looks on prior to the NFC Wild Card playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks. Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images/AFP.

Christian McCaffrey, a highly skilled running back in the NFL, was specifically brought onto the team for this reason. Will the Niners’ standout in the backfield be able to guide them to the Super Bowl? Check out our top Christian McCaffrey player prop bets for the NFC Championship Game, featuring the most favorable NFL odds.

It can be challenging to predict Christian McCaffrey’s production on a weekly basis due to the numerous ways he can influence a game, despite being a key player in the San Francisco offense.

Check out our top Christian McCaffrey NFL player props for the NFC Championship Game, with odds from FanDuel and BetMGM. Confidence in picks is rated on a 1-5 star scale.

Take a look at our roundup of predictions for the AFC and NFC Championship games, including picks for the Bengals-Chiefs and 49ers-Eagles matchups.

Christian McCaffrey NFL player prop picks for the NFC Championship

  • McCaffrey Over 4.5 receptions (+102 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • McCaffrey Over 56.5 rushing yards (-114 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • McCaffrey anytime touchdown scorer (-120 via BetMGM) ⭐⭐⭐

Want to start preparing for The Big Game early? Take a look at our analysis of the potential Super Bowl odds and lines before Championship Weekend, along with our predictions for the 2026 Super Bowl.

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Christian McCaffrey player prop bets

McCaffrey Over 4.5 receptions (+102) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Since being traded to San Francisco, McCaffrey has not been as consistently involved in the receiving game as he was with the Carolina Panthers. While he never had a game with fewer than four targets with the Panthers at the start of the season, he has finished with fewer than four targets five times with the Niners.

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However, McCaffrey’s consistent involvement as a receiver remains likely on a weekly basis. In six out of his 13 games with the Niners, he has recorded six or more receptions. McCaffrey only needs to achieve five receptions on Sunday to win this prop bet through FanDuel.

The number of receptions at 4.5 appears to be stable, but we are monitoring the odds closely to ensure it stays in a favorable betting range. If the odds drop to -105, the appeal of the wager decreases, making it a three-star recommendation.

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McCaffrey Over 56.5 rushing yards (-114) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Philadelphia’s run defense has struggled, giving up an average of 121.4 yards per game and allowing 4.7 yards per carry, ranking 24th in the league.

In the last three games against the Eagles, a top rusher from the opposing team has exceeded the total. McCaffrey has been alternating between rushing for over 100 yards and less than 50 yards in the last seven weeks, but the upcoming game against Philadelphia looks promising.

DraftKings sets the CMC rushing total at 57.5 yards with -115 odds for an Over bet, while BetMGM has -120 odds for the same line. FanDuel offers the most appealing option with McCaffrey at 56.5 yards and -114 odds for the Over bet.

If the number increases to 59.5 without improving the odds, this pick decreases to three stars.

Explore our player prop picks for the 49ers vs Eagles game, as well as the current Conference Championship odds and lines. Stay informed on the latest betting trends for the upcoming Conference Championship.

McCaffrey anytime touchdown scorer (-120) ⭐⭐⭐

Oddsmakers predict that McCaffrey is the favorite to score a touchdown in the NFC Championship Game, as he is the only player with negative odds. The Eagles have given up 15 rushing touchdowns this season, placing them in the middle of the pack in the league.

While Elijah Mitchell may take on goal-line duties, it would be crazy not to have Christian McCaffrey, one of the most talented running backs in the league, on the field near the end zone. McCaffrey has proven he can outsmart defenses and has scored in eight consecutive games.

FanDuel has this prop listed at -130, while DraftKings offers slightly better value at -125. BetMGM has the best odds, with CMC listed at -120 to score on Sunday. Since the odds are not very appealing, we are giving this a three-star recommendation unless it becomes more favorable.

Take a look at our predictions for the Conference Championship upsets and our Jalen Hurts prop bets.

Player prop picks for Christian McCaffrey were made on January 27, 2026 at 10:45 a.m. ET.

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Lopez Julia
Since graduating from the University of Missouri in 2016, Lopez Julia has covered the St. Louis Cardinals and Blues hockey as a writer for KMOV in St. Louis. He also co-hosts ‘The Big Show’ on KTGR radio in Columbia, Missouri. The show airs in afternoon drive, weekdays from 4-6 p.m. Brenden has contributed to SBR since 2021, providing insights on NFL, NCAAF, NCAAB, and the NBA. You can download his daily baseball podcast, B-Schaeff Daily, on Spotify or Apple podcasts, and you can find Brenden across social media @bschaeffer12.