Christian McCaffrey has recorded zero receiving touchdowns through five games in the 2026 season despite 25 targets and 19 receptions for 137 yards, as the 49ers manage his workload with roughly 69% offensive snaps and about 12 carries per game. The team’s 5-0 start has enabled load management after his league-high 413 touches in 2025, when he posted seven receiving scores on 102 catches. With wide receiver injuries limiting options in the passing game, McCaffrey’s target share remains elevated around 17%, though his red-zone receiving opportunities have been limited so far. At age 30 and coming off prior lower-body issues, his durability and role in Kyle Shanahan’s scheme will shape opportunities over the remaining schedule.