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Kaelon Black or Malachi Fields

Who Should I Start? - Week 9 • Start New
Kaelon Black

Kaelon Black

RB • San Francisco 49ers SF
Malachi Fields

Malachi Fields

WR • New York Giants NYG
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Black over Fields

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Black ... 18.75%

BOTH ... 6.25%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 6.63
RUSH ATT RUSH YD RUSH TD REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
10.45 43.18 0.26 0.63 0.2 0 6.63
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Outlook Kaelon Black

Kaelon Black vs. Raiders — Standalone Value in Favorable Home Script

Operating as San Francisco's primary backup behind Christian McCaffrey, Kaelon Black continues to carve out a steady rotational role in Kyle Shanahan's rushing attack. The rookie showcased his playmaking upside in his last outing by racking up 63 rushing yards and a touchdown on 12 carries, pushing his roster rate up to 60%.

As heavy home favorites against Las Vegas in a matchup projected for plenty of scoring, game script could easily tilt toward ground volume late. Our projections forecast roughly 10 carries and 43 rushing yards (6.6 fantasy points), making Black a touchdown-dependent deep-league option who doubles as a premium fantasy stash.


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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Fields over Black

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Fields ... 6.25%

BOTH ... 6.25%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 9.32
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
3.02 46.92 0.15 9.32
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Outlook Malachi Fields

Malachi Fields at Philadelphia — Carving Out Targets in Low-Scoring Divisional Clash

Healthy and operating as an outside starting wide receiver opposite Malik Nabers, Fields has begun carving out a legitimate role in the Giants' offense with J.J. McCarthy under center. Coming off an 83-yard showing on five targets against Houston, the rookie's size and run-after-catch skill have earned him expanded looks.

Rostered in 11% of leagues, Fields remains a developmental asset, though our models project a usable 7.7 fantasy points on around five targets against an Eagles defense on a six-game losing streak. Given the low-scoring game environment, he is best viewed as an upside stash or deep-league flex option rather than a standard starter.


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Performance Kaelon Black
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ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
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Season stats based on the past 7 days

ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
12635.311-40
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Malachi Fields
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
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Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
48320.8470
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Kaelon Black
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @LAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 MIA 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 ARI 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 DEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @SEA 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 WAS 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 @ATL 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Malachi Fields
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 DAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @LAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 TEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 ARI 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @WAS 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 NO 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 @HOU 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Kaelon Black
OWN
60%
+15.83 compared to last week
START
 
9%
+8.62 compared to last week
OWN/START Malachi Fields
OWN
10%
+5.15 compared to last week
START
 
2%
+1.92 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Kaelon Black
38th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Malachi Fields
48th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Kaelon Black

    Overview

  • Just about every team utilizies the dreaded 'running backs by comittee' policy. Two solid #1 starters are hard to find.
  • Experts rank this player at 38th among RB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 52nd with 27.70 total points (3.96 avg).
  • Currently 134.1 points behind the leader: Jahmyr Gibbs
  • He has been under achieving. Look for him to bounce back.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 5.9 PPG. If you don't have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 100 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 79th among RB.
  • Top 75 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 72nd among RB.
  • Ranked 135th in Rec TDs among RB.
  • Ranked 131st in targets and is currently among RB.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 50 in rush yards with 233 (33.29 per game) and is currently ranked 36th among RB.
  • He is top 75 in rush tds with 1 (0.14 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 60th among RB.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 7 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Rush Yards: +233, Rush AVG: +4.1 Rush TDs: +1, Receptions: +3, Rec Yards: +4 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • He is not getting enough touches to make a significant impact on the ground
  • Season Outlook

  • RUSH ATT: 135, RUSH YDS: 550, RUSH TDS: 8, REC: 20, REC YDS: 125, REC TDS: 1
Breakdown Malachi Fields

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 48th among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 71st with 30.80 total points (4.40 avg).
  • Currently 125.16 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He should be doing much better than this. You might be able to get him now for a discount.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 3.9 PPG. If you don't have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 75 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 64th among WR.
  • Top 75 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 57th among WR.
  • Top 100 in Rec TDs with 1, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 82nd among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

    Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 7 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +16, Rec Yards: +248 Rec TDs: +1,
  • Known to break out for big gains. If your league has bonus points for long REC TDs then this guy would be great to have.
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 45, REC YDS: 450, REC TDS: 4
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Kaelon Black

No Injury Reported

Injury Malachi Fields

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Kaelon Black

Week 9
San Francisco 49ers VS Las Vegas Raiders

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
28.75397.131361812.39
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 13th with 44.00 total points (5.50 avg).
  • Currently 34 points behind the leader: Buccaneers DST

Defensive Stats

  • Top 4 in turnovers with 13 (1.63 per game) and is currently ranked 4th among DST.
  • Ranked 31st in rush defense with 1171 (146.38 per game).
  • Ranked 30th in pass defense with 2006 (250.75 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 28.75 per game and currently ranked 31st among DST.
  • Top 14 in Total TDs with 1 (0.13 per game) and currently ranked 14th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +54.13, Turnovers: +6 Sacks: +3, INTs: +3, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: +3.04,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 39, INT: 11, TDS: 2, PA/G: 27, YDS/G: 337.7
Matchups Malachi Fields

Week 9
New York Giants @ Philadelphia Eagles

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
25.25375.88431002.71
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 11th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 32nd with 16.00 total points (2.00 avg).
  • Currently 62 points behind the leader: Buccaneers DST
  • He should be doing much better than this. You might be able to get him now for a discount.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 2 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 30th in rush defense with 1055 (131.88 per game).
  • Ranked 27th in pass defense with 1952 (244.00 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 25.25 per game and currently ranked 27th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 17th in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +163.11, Turnovers: -20 Sacks: -24, INTs: -11, TDs: -4, Points Allowed: +4.33,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 37, INT: 15, TDS: 5, PA/G: 20.3, YDS/G: 333.8
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Kaelon Black
9.52
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Malachi Fields
7.29
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Kaelon Black
RUSH RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP ATT YD AVG TD TGTS REC YD AVG TD
2026 SF 7 57 233 4.1 1 6 3 4 1.3 0
ON PACE 17 138 566 4.1 2 15 7 10 1.3 0
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 7 57 233 4.1 1 6 3 4 1.3 0
Career Malachi Fields
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2026 NYG 7 30 16 248 15.5 1 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 17 73 39 602 15.5 2 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 7 30 16 248 15.5 1 0 0 0 0
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