Zachariah Branch Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 22
- Height / weight
- 5'10", 180 lb
- Experience
- Rookie
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 1.7
- Pos rank
- WR124
- Rostered
- 7%
Week 4 at Saints, Mon Oct 5, 8:15 PM ET 24th vs. WRs, tough
Zachariah Branch Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
1.7 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Zachariah Branch's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: three busts. The next four matchups include one of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 1, Loss,at PIT,0.0,WR145
- Week 2, Loss,vs CAR,3.4,WR86
- Week 3, Win,at GB,1.7,WR109
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 5,at NO,ToughSaints vs. WRs
- Week 5, Oct 11,vs BAL,FavorableRavens vs. WRs
- Week 6, Oct 18,vs CHI,ToughBears vs. WRs
- Week 7, Oct 25,vs SF,Tough49ers vs. WRs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to WRs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Zachariah Branch?
Branch is averaging 1.7 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 3 catches for 21 yards and 0 TD on 4 targets. That ranks WR124, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
He has caught 75.0% of his targets at 5.3 yards per target. His quarterback has been Cooper Rush.
His best week was WR86 in Week 2 against the Panthers (3.4 points); his worst, WR145 in Week 1 at the Steelers (0.0). One favorable matchup is ahead: the Ravens (6th vs. WRs) in Week 5.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Branch ranks among all WRs in Redraft Command.
Zachariah Branch 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @ Steelers | L 13–20 | 0.0 | WR145 |
| 2 | vs Panthers | L 3–34 | 3.4 | WR86 |
| 3 | @ Packers | W 35–14 | 1.7 | WR109 |
| Total | 1–2 | 5.1 | WR124 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ATL | 3 | 4 | 3 | 21 | 0 | 5.1 | 1.7 | — |
| Career | 3 | 4 | 3 | 21 | 0 | 5.1 | 1.7 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
The draft market agrees, parking him near pick 180 and around WR91, an end-of-draft dart in redraft. His value is real in dynasty, where the elite open-field burst and college-leading screen volume hint at a manufactured-touch role that scales. For 2026, treat him as a stash and waiver target rather than a starter, betting on a second-half snap bump if the Falcons lean into his YAC ability. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
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Zachariah Branch Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Zachariah Branch in Week 4?
Zachariah Branch is depth in most leagues for Week 4 at the Saints, as the WR124 in PPR total points this season (1.7 a game). The Saints rank 24th in PPR points allowed to WRs, a tough matchup. Get the start/sit call for Branch.
How many fantasy points is Zachariah Branch averaging in 2026?
Zachariah Branch is averaging 1.7 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 5.1 points across 3 games. His last game produced 1.7 points.
Where does Zachariah Branch rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Zachariah Branch ranks WR124 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Zachariah Branch worth rostering in fantasy football?
Mostly not: Zachariah Branch is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 7% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Zachariah Branch's fantasy football role?
Zachariah Branch is WR2 on the Falcons depth chart. He is averaging 1.3 targets a game, on 23% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Zachariah Branch's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Zachariah Branch's next three games are Week 4 at the Saints (24th in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough), Week 5 vs. the Ravens (6th in PPR points allowed to WRs, favorable) and Week 6 vs. the Bears (25th in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Zachariah Branch been in fantasy football this season?
Zachariah Branch has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of his 3 games this season and outside the top 36 in 3. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 1.7 points around his 1.7-point average.
What is Zachariah Branch's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Zachariah Branch's floor has been 0.0 PPR points (Week 1, WR145) and his ceiling 3.4 (Week 2, WR86). His median week has been 1.7 points. See Branch's full game log.
Zachariah Branch 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Atlanta FalconsHe hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.
Receiving
- Rec
- 3
- Yards
- 21
- TD
- 0
- Targets
- 4
7.0 Y/R75.0% Catch %
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 5.1
- Pos rank
- WR124
3.4 Best Week 2 vs CAR0.0 Worst Week 1 @ PIT
Advanced Receiving Stats
Branch has a 5.5% target share this season.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||
| Yards per target | 5.3 | — |
| Fantasy points per target | 0.53 | — |
| YAC per reception | 10.7 | — |
| Catch rate | 75.0% | — |
| Usage | ||
| Target share | 5.5% | — |
| Snap share | 22.7% | — |
| Air-yards share | 1.6% | — |
| Red-zone targets | 0 | — |
| Style | ||
| Average depth of target | 1.5 | — |
Percentiles: 2026: below the qualifying line so far, so no percentiles.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 1.3 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
1.7
Fantasy PPG
1.3
Targets/g
7
Rec yds/g
Zachariah Branch career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 4 | 3 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 5.1 | 1.7 | — |
| Career | 3 | 4 | 3 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 5.1 | 1.7 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
1.7
Career PPG
3 games over 1 season
100%
Availability
Share of team games he played
0%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 WR
Branch has averaged 1.7 fantasy points per game over 3 games and 1 season.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Branch's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 21Rec yards2026
- 5.1Fantasy pts2026
- 21Career rec yds2026–2026
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Zachariah Branch Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Zachariah Branch have in 2026?
Zachariah Branch has 5.1 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 1.7 per game across 3 games. That total ranks WR124 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Zachariah Branch have this season?
Zachariah Branch has 21 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 3 catches and 4 targets. His high was 14 yards, in Week 2 against the Panthers.
How many receptions does Zachariah Branch have this season?
Zachariah Branch has 3 receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 1.0 a game, on 4 targets. His high was 2 catches, in Week 2 against the Panthers.
How many targets does Zachariah Branch have this season?
Zachariah Branch has drawn 4 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 1.3 a game, and caught 75% of them. His high was 2 targets, in Week 2 against the Panthers.
How many receiving touchdowns does Zachariah Branch have this season?
Zachariah Branch has no receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Zachariah Branch averaging?
Zachariah Branch is averaging 7.0 receiving yards per game in 2026, 21 yards across 3 games.
How many yards per reception is Zachariah Branch averaging?
Zachariah Branch is averaging 7.0 yards per reception in 2026, 21 yards on 3 catches.
How many games has Zachariah Branch played in 2026?
Zachariah Branch has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What are Zachariah Branch's career NFL stats?
Across 1 season and 3 games, Zachariah Branch has 3 catches for 21 yards and no touchdowns, for 5.1 PPR fantasy points (1.7 per game).
How many touchdowns does Zachariah Branch have in his career?
Zachariah Branch has no touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 0 receiving, over 3 games.
How many career receiving yards does Zachariah Branch have?
Zachariah Branch has 21 career receiving yards over 1 season, on 3 catches.
Zachariah Branch Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
1.7
Targets/g
1.3
Rec/g
1.0
Rec yds/g
7.0
Yds/rec
7.0
Across 3 games in 2026, Zachariah Branch has averaged 1.3 targets, 1.0 receptions and 1.7 PPR fantasy points per game. Zachariah Branch has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0. The best week was Week 2 against CAR (3.4 points); the lowest was Week 1 against PIT (0.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PIT22nd | L 13-20 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | WR145 |
Week 1 · PIT · L 13-20 · 0.0 pts
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| 2 | CAR32nd | L 3-34 | 3.4 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 7.0 | WR86 |
Week 2 · CAR · L 3-34 · 3.4 pts
How the 3.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | GB8th | W 35-14 | 1.7 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7.0 | WR109 |
Week 3 · GB · W 35-14 · 1.7 pts
How the 1.7 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
All three weeks outside the top 36. For a wide receiver ranked WR124 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a WR86 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Held in check by Green Bay
1/2, 7 yds.
Just 3.5 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his current season average.
Shut down by Carolina
2/2, 14 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Pittsburgh
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (1.7)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints
View matchup — Atlanta Falcons vs Baltimore Ravens
View matchup — Atlanta Falcons vs Chicago Bears
View matchup — Atlanta Falcons vs San Francisco 49ers
Zachariah Branch Game Log FAQ
How did Zachariah Branch do in his last game?
Zachariah Branch scored 1.7 PPR points in Week 3 at the Packers, a 35–14 win, a WR109 finish. He caught 1 of 2 targets for 7 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Zachariah Branch score in his last game?
Zachariah Branch scored 1.7 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 at the Packers, a WR109 finish for the week. That was right at his season average of 1.7.
How many receiving yards did Zachariah Branch have in his last game?
Zachariah Branch had 7 receiving yards on 1 catch in Week 3 at the Packers, from 2 targets.
How many touchdowns did Zachariah Branch score in his last game?
Zachariah Branch did not score a touchdown in Week 3 at the Packers; his 1.7 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Zachariah Branch have in his last game?
Zachariah Branch caught 1 of 2 targets for 7 yards in Week 3 at the Packers.
What were Zachariah Branch's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 against the Panthers, a 34–3 loss, Zachariah Branch caught 2 of 2 targets for 14 yards. That was 3.4 PPR points, a WR86 finish.
What was Zachariah Branch's best game this season?
Zachariah Branch's best 2026 game was Week 2 against the Panthers: 3.4 PPR points, a WR86 finish. He caught 2 of 2 targets for 14 yards.
What was Zachariah Branch's worst game this season?
Zachariah Branch's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 1 at the Steelers: 0.0 PPR points, a WR145 finish. He caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards.
How many games has Zachariah Branch scored a touchdown in this season?
Zachariah Branch has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 3 games this season.
Zachariah Branch Rest-of-Season Outlook
depth WR for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's WR124 at 1.7 PPR points per game.
He's WR2 on the depth chart, so his value depends on the players ahead of him.
The next favorable matchup is the Ravens in Week 5 (6th against WRs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 16, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Branch arrives in Atlanta with rare juice and a runway to the No. 2 receiver job opposite Drake London, but the math is the catch. With Bijan Robinson and Kyle Pitts ahead of him in the pecking order, he could open the year as the fourth option in the passing game, and the early projection of roughly 21 grabs for 252 yards and a touchdown reflects that crowded reality.
The draft market agrees, parking him near pick 180 and around WR91, an end-of-draft dart in redraft. His value is real in dynasty, where the elite open-field burst and college-leading screen volume hint at a manufactured-touch role that scales. For 2026, treat him as a stash and waiver target rather than a starter, betting on a second-half snap bump if the Falcons lean into his YAC ability.
What Could Change His Value
The specific things that would move him up or down from here.
Upside
- A soft spotThe Ravens in Week 5 is a top-10 matchup for WRs.Wk 4 NO, 24thWk 5 BAL, 6thWk 6 CHI, 25thWk 7 SF, 23rd
Risk
- RoleHe's WR2 on the depth chart.
- Tough matchupsThe Saints in Week 4 (24th) and the Bears in Week 6 (25th) are among the stingiest defenses against WRs.
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Zachariah Branch Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Zachariah Branch's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Zachariah Branch projects as a depth WR for deep leagues only for the rest of the 2026 season: waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Zachariah Branch's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Zachariah Branch is the WR124 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in depth WR territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Zachariah Branch's projected role going forward?
Zachariah Branch is WR2 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs an injury or a change ahead of him.
Will Zachariah Branch get more targets?
Zachariah Branch's targets are holding steady: 2.0 a game over his last two games against 1.3 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Zachariah Branch's fantasy football upside?
Zachariah Branch's upside: his ceiling this season is 3.4 PPR points (Week 2, WR86) and the Ravens in Week 5 is a top-10 matchup for WRs.
What could hurt Zachariah Branch's fantasy value?
Zachariah Branch's risks: the Saints in Week 4 and the Bears in Week 6 are tough matchups. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Zachariah Branch's remaining fantasy schedule?
Difficult: of his next seven games, 1 comes against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 5 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Latest Zachariah Branch News & Updates
Latest Story
Every update on Branch with what it means for your fantasy team. Last update .
Branch struggles at Green Bay
1 REC, 7 YDS (2 TGT)
1.7 fantasy points · WR109
Branch caught 1 of 2 targets for 7 yards in the 35–14 win at Green Bay. That was 9% of the team's targets.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 20L 3–34 vs CAR
Fantasy impact: Positive. Branch struggles vs. Carolina
3.4 fantasy points · WR86 · 1.7 above his 1.7 average
Branch caught 2 of 2 targets for 14 yards in the 34–3 loss vs. Carolina. That was 6% of the team's targets.
Game logWeek 1Sep 13L 13–20 @ PIT
Fantasy impact: Negative. Branch struggles at Pittsburgh
0.0 fantasy points · WR145 · 1.7 below his 1.7 average
Branch caught 0 of 0 targets for 0 yards in the 20–13 loss at Pittsburgh.
Game log
No updates of this type yet this season.
Falcons Teammates News
Updates on Branch's quarterback and target competition.
- Drake London: Leads team with modest totals (opens in new tab)Drake London, WR. 20 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Bijan Robinson: Subdued production in ugly loss (opens in new tab)Bijan Robinson, RB. 16 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Cooper Rush: Announced as Week 2 starter (opens in new tab)Cooper Rush, QB. 39 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Cooper Rush: Expected to start Week 2 (opens in new tab)Cooper Rush, QB. 39 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Cooper Rush: Active for Week 1 (opens in new tab)Cooper Rush, QB. 39 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Cooper Rush: Back feeling better ahead of Week 1 start (opens in new tab)Cooper Rush, QB. 39 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the Falcons
Team reporting from atlantafalcons.com, Dynasty Command.
Zachariah Branch News FAQ
What is the latest news on Zachariah Branch?
The latest Branch update, from September 25: Branch struggles at Green Bay. Branch caught 1 of 2 targets for 7 yards in the 35–14 win at Green Bay. That was 9% of the team's targets.
How does the latest Zachariah Branch news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: he scored 1.7 fantasy points, a WR109 finish, right at his 1.7 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Zachariah Branch Bio
Zachariah Branch is a wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons, where he wears No. 17. Born March 29, 2004, he attended Bishop Gorman and played college football at USC and then Georgia.
The Atlanta Falcons selected Branch in round 3, pick 79, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
In 3 regular-season games since 2026, he has caught 3 passes for 21 yards and 0 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 1 season. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Atlanta Falcons Current team2026–present
Selected in round 3, pick 79, of the 2026 NFL Draft. He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 2 of 3 games.
College: USC, Georgia
Trades and Team Changes
- DraftedSelected by the Atlanta Falcons in round 3, pick 79.
About Zachariah Branch: Bio FAQ
How old is Zachariah Branch?
Zachariah Branch is 22 years old. He was born on March 29, 2004. 2026 is his 1st NFL season.
How tall is Zachariah Branch?
Zachariah Branch is 5 feet 10 inches tall (5'10"), listed at 180 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons.
How much does Zachariah Branch weigh?
Zachariah Branch weighs 180 pounds, his listed weight on the Atlanta Falcons roster. He is listed at 5'10".
What number does Zachariah Branch wear?
Zachariah Branch wears number 17 for the Atlanta Falcons. He plays wide receiver.
What position does Zachariah Branch play?
Zachariah Branch plays wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons, wearing number 17. 2026 is his 1st season in the NFL.
What team does Zachariah Branch play for?
Zachariah Branch plays for the Atlanta Falcons as a wide receiver. He has been with the Falcons since 2026.
Where did Zachariah Branch go to college?
Zachariah Branch played college football at Georgia, after attending Bishop Gorman (NV).
Where is Zachariah Branch from?
Zachariah Branch went to high school in Nevada, at Bishop Gorman, before playing college football at Georgia.
When is Zachariah Branch's birthday?
Zachariah Branch's birthday is March 29. He was born on March 29, 2004 and is 22 years old.
How long has Zachariah Branch been in the NFL?
Zachariah Branch is an NFL rookie in 2026. View his career statistics.
What teams has Zachariah Branch played for?
Zachariah Branch has played for the Atlanta Falcons. View his career statistics.
What year did Zachariah Branch enter the NFL?
Zachariah Branch entered the NFL in 2026. 2026 is his 1st season.