Sam Roush Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 23
- Height / weight
- 6'5", 267 lb
- Experience
- Rookie
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 1.5
- Pos rank
- TE60
- Rostered
- —
Week 4 vs. Jets, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 28th vs. TEs, tough
Sam Roush Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
1.5 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Sam Roush's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: three busts. The next four matchups are a tough stretch ahead.
- Week 1, Win,at CAR,0.0,TE101
- Week 2, Loss,vs MIN,1.9,TE46
- Week 3, Win,vs PHI,2.6,TE48
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,vs NYJ,ToughJets vs. TEs
- Week 5, Oct 11,at GB,NeutralPackers vs. TEs
- Week 6, Oct 18,at ATL,NeutralFalcons vs. TEs
- Week 7, Oct 22,vs NE,ToughPatriots vs. TEs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to TEs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Sam Roush?
Roush is averaging 1.5 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 2 catches for 25 yards and 0 TD on 4 targets. That ranks TE60, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
He has caught 50.0% of his targets at 6.3 yards per target. His quarterback has been Caleb Williams.
His best week was TE46 in Week 2 against the Vikings (1.9 points); his worst, TE101 in Week 1 at the Panthers (0.0). One favorable matchup is ahead: the Saints (3rd vs. TEs) in Week 11.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Roush ranks among all TEs in Redraft Command.
Sam Roush 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @ Panthers | W 59–37 | 0.0 | TE101 |
| 2 | vs Vikings | L 3–9 | 1.9 | TE46 |
| 3 | vs Eagles | W 27–7 | 2.6 | TE48 |
| Total | 2–1 | 4.5 | TE60 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CHI | 3 | 4 | 2 | 25 | 0 | 4.5 | 1.5 | — |
| Career | 3 | 4 | 2 | 25 | 0 | 4.5 | 1.5 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
The draft market reflects all of it. He's drifting near pick 343 overall and barely cracks the top 55 at the position, essentially undraftable in standard formats. A hard early-season schedule does him no favors. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
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Sam Roush Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Sam Roush in Week 4?
Sam Roush is a bench stash in most leagues for Week 4 against the Jets, as the TE60 in PPR total points this season (1.5 a game). The Jets rank 28th in PPR points allowed to TEs, a tough matchup. Get the start/sit call for Roush.
How many fantasy points is Sam Roush averaging in 2026?
Sam Roush is averaging 1.5 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 4.5 points across 3 games. His last game produced 2.6 points.
Where does Sam Roush rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Sam Roush ranks TE60 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him a bench stash in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Sam Roush worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Sam Roush is a bench stash in TE-premium leagues and waiver-wire material in 12-team and 10-team leagues.
What is Sam Roush's fantasy football role?
Sam Roush is TE3 on the Bears depth chart. He is averaging 1.3 targets a game, on 22% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Sam Roush's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Sam Roush's next three games are Week 4 vs. the Jets (28th in PPR points allowed to TEs, tough), Week 5 at the Packers (22nd in PPR points allowed to TEs, neutral) and Week 6 at the Falcons (12th in PPR points allowed to TEs, neutral). Zero of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Sam Roush been in fantasy football this season?
Sam Roush has finished as a top-12 TE in 0 of his 3 games this season and outside the top 36 in 3. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 1.3 points around his 1.5-point average.
What is Sam Roush's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Sam Roush's floor has been 0.0 PPR points (Week 1, TE101) and his ceiling 2.6 (Week 3, TE48). His median week has been 1.9 points. See Roush's full game log.
Sam Roush 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Chicago BearsHe hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.
Receiving
- Rec
- 2
- Yards
- 25
- TD
- 0
- Targets
- 4
12.5 Y/R50.0% Catch %
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 4.5
- Pos rank
- TE60
2.6 Best Week 3 vs PHI0.0 Worst Week 1 @ CAR
Advanced Receiving Stats
Roush has a 4.4% target share this season.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||
| Yards per target | 6.3 | — |
| Fantasy points per target | 0.63 | — |
| YAC per reception | 12.5 | — |
| Catch rate | 50.0% | — |
| Usage | ||
| Target share | 4.4% | — |
| Snap share | 21.7% | — |
| Air-yards share | 2.6% | — |
| Red-zone targets | 1 | — |
| Style | ||
| Average depth of target | 4.8 | — |
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
1.5
Fantasy PPG
1.3
Targets/g
8
Rec yds/g
Sam Roush career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 4 | 2 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 4.5 | 1.5 | — |
| Career | 3 | 4 | 2 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 4.5 | 1.5 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
1.5
Career PPG
3 games over 1 season
100%
Availability
Share of team games he played
0%
Top-12 weeks
Share of his games as a TE1
Roush has averaged 1.5 fantasy points per game over 3 games and 1 season.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Roush's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 25Rec yards2026
- 4.5Fantasy pts2026
- 25Career rec yds2026–2026
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Sam Roush Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Sam Roush have in 2026?
Sam Roush has 4.5 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 1.5 per game across 3 games. That total ranks TE60 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Sam Roush have this season?
Sam Roush has 25 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 2 catches and 4 targets. His high was 16 yards, in Week 3 against the Eagles.
How many receptions does Sam Roush have this season?
Sam Roush has 2 receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 0.7 a game, on 4 targets. His high was 1 catches, in Week 2 against the Vikings.
How many targets does Sam Roush have this season?
Sam Roush has drawn 4 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 1.3 a game, and caught 50% of them. His high was 3 targets, in Week 2 against the Vikings.
How many receiving touchdowns does Sam Roush have this season?
Sam Roush has no receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Sam Roush averaging?
Sam Roush is averaging 8.3 receiving yards per game in 2026, 25 yards across 3 games.
How many yards per reception is Sam Roush averaging?
Sam Roush is averaging 12.5 yards per reception in 2026, 25 yards on 2 catches.
How many games has Sam Roush played in 2026?
Sam Roush has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What are Sam Roush's career NFL stats?
Across 1 season and 3 games, Sam Roush has 2 catches for 25 yards and no touchdowns, for 4.5 PPR fantasy points (1.5 per game).
How many touchdowns does Sam Roush have in his career?
Sam Roush has no touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 0 receiving, over 3 games.
How many career receiving yards does Sam Roush have?
Sam Roush has 25 career receiving yards over 1 season, on 2 catches.
Sam Roush Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
1.5
Targets/g
1.3
Rec/g
0.7
Rec yds/g
8.3
Yds/rec
12.5
Across 3 games in 2026, Sam Roush has averaged 1.3 targets, 0.7 receptions and 1.5 PPR fantasy points per game. Sam Roush has finished as a top-12 TE in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0. The best week was Week 3 against PHI (2.6 points); the lowest was Week 1 against CAR (0.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAR12th | W 59-37 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | TE101 |
Week 1 · CAR · W 59-37 · 0.0 pts
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| 2 | MIN29th | L 3-9 | 1.9 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 9.0 | TE46 |
Week 2 · MIN · L 3-9 · 1.9 pts
How the 1.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | PHI31st | W 27-7 | 2.6 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 16.0 | TE48 |
Week 3 · PHI · W 27-7 · 2.6 pts
How the 2.6 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to TEs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
All three weeks outside the top 24. For a tight end ranked TE60 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a TE46 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Held in check by Philadelphia
1/1, 16 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Minnesota
1/3, 9 yds.
Just 3.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Carolina
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (1.5)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Chicago Bears vs New York Jets
View matchup — Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers
View matchup — Chicago Bears vs Atlanta Falcons
View matchup — Chicago Bears vs New England Patriots
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Sam Roush Game Log FAQ
How did Sam Roush do in his last game?
Sam Roush scored 2.6 PPR points in Week 3 against the Eagles, a 27–7 win, a TE48 finish. He caught 1 of 1 target for 16 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Sam Roush score in his last game?
Sam Roush scored 2.6 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 against the Eagles, a TE48 finish for the week. That was 1.1 above his season average of 1.5.
How many receiving yards did Sam Roush have in his last game?
Sam Roush had 16 receiving yards on 1 catch in Week 3 against the Eagles, from 1 target.
How many touchdowns did Sam Roush score in his last game?
Sam Roush did not score a touchdown in Week 3 against the Eagles; his 2.6 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Sam Roush have in his last game?
Sam Roush caught 1 of 1 target for 16 yards in Week 3 against the Eagles.
What were Sam Roush's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 against the Vikings, a 9–3 loss, Sam Roush caught 1 of 3 targets for 9 yards. That was 1.9 PPR points, a TE46 finish.
What was Sam Roush's best game this season?
Sam Roush's best 2026 game was Week 3 against the Eagles: 2.6 PPR points, a TE48 finish. He caught 1 of 1 target for 16 yards.
What was Sam Roush's worst game this season?
Sam Roush's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 1 at the Panthers: 0.0 PPR points, a TE101 finish. He caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards.
How many games has Sam Roush scored a touchdown in this season?
Sam Roush has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 3 games this season.
Sam Roush Rest-of-Season Outlook
depth TE for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's TE60 at 1.5 PPR points per game.
He's TE3 on the depth chart, so his value depends on the players ahead of him.
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 16, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
A third-round pick out of Stanford, Roush lands in Chicago with the build of a classic in-line Y (6-5, 267) and a combine workout that flashed real size-and-speed upside. The problem is the room ahead of him: Colston Loveland and Cole Kmet own the meaningful snaps, leaving Roush as a developmental piece whose early reps come mostly in heavy 12 and 13 personnel under Ben Johnson. His college profile leans blocker, with limited separation speed and modest yards after the catch.
The draft market reflects all of it. He's drifting near pick 343 overall and barely cracks the top 55 at the position, essentially undraftable in standard formats. A hard early-season schedule does him no favors. Treat 2026 as a redshirt year and a deep-dynasty stash at best, not a contributor you actively roster in seasonal leagues.
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- The scheduleNone of his next four opponents is a top-10 matchup for TEs.Wk 4 NYJ, 28thWk 5 GB, 22ndWk 6 ATL, 12thWk 7 NE, 31st
Risk
- RoleHe's TE3 on the depth chart.
- Tough matchupsThe Jets in Week 4 (28th) and the Patriots in Week 7 (31st) are among the stingiest defenses against TEs.
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Sam Roush Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Sam Roush's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Sam Roush projects as a depth TE for deep leagues only for the rest of the 2026 season: a bench stash in TE-premium leagues and waiver-wire material in 12-team and 10-team leagues. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Sam Roush's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Sam Roush is the TE60 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in depth TE territory, waiver-wire material in 12-team leagues.
What is Sam Roush's projected role going forward?
Sam Roush is TE3 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs an injury or a change ahead of him.
Will Sam Roush get more targets?
Sam Roush'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 Sam Roush's fantasy football upside?
Sam Roush's upside: his ceiling this season is 2.6 PPR points (Week 3, TE48).
What could hurt Sam Roush's fantasy value?
Sam Roush's risks: the Jets in Week 4 and the Patriots in Week 7 are tough matchups. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Sam Roush's remaining fantasy schedule?
Difficult: of his next seven games, 1 comes against a top-10 matchup for TEs and 2 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Latest Sam Roush News & Updates
Roush struggles vs. Philadelphia
1 REC, 16 YDS (1 TGT)
2.6 fantasy points · TE48
Roush caught 1 of 1 targets for 16 yards in the 27–7 win vs. Philadelphia. That was 3% of the team's targets.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 20L 3–9 vs MIN
Fantasy impact: Positive. Roush struggles vs. Minnesota
1.9 fantasy points · TE46 · right at his 1.5 average
Roush caught 1 of 3 targets for 9 yards in the 9–3 loss vs. Minnesota. That was 10% of the team's targets.
Game logWeek 1Sep 13W 59–37 @ CAR
Fantasy impact: Negative. Roush struggles at Carolina
0.0 fantasy points · TE101 · 1.5 below his 1.5 average
Roush caught 0 of 0 targets for 0 yards in the 59–37 win at Carolina.
Game log
No updates of this type yet this season.
Bears Teammates News
Updates on Roush's quarterback and target competition.
- Luther Burden: Scores TD on productive night (opens in new tab)Luther Burden, WR. 23 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Caleb Williams: Ruled out for Monday (opens in new tab)Caleb Williams, QB. 55 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Caleb Williams: Not practicing Saturday (opens in new tab)Caleb Williams, QB. 55 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Caleb Williams: Won't practice Wednesday (opens in new tab)Caleb Williams, QB. 55 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Caleb Williams: Deemed week-to-week by coach (opens in new tab)Caleb Williams, QB. 55 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Caleb Williams: Avoids major injury, could play Week 3 (opens in new tab)Caleb Williams, QB. 55 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNegative
Around the Bears
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Sam Roush News FAQ
What is the latest news on Sam Roush?
The latest Roush update, from September 29: Roush struggles vs. Philadelphia. Roush caught 1 of 1 targets for 16 yards in the 27–7 win vs. Philadelphia. That was 3% of the team's targets.
How does the latest Sam Roush news affect his fantasy value?
Positively: he scored 2.6 fantasy points, a TE48 finish, 1.1 above his 1.5 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Sam Roush Bio
Sam Roush is a tight end for the Chicago Bears, where he wears No. 87. Born September 6, 2003, in Atlanta, GA, he attended Valley Christian and played college football at Stanford.
The Chicago Bears selected Roush in round 3, pick 69, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
In 3 regular-season games since 2026, he has caught 2 passes for 25 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
Chicago Bears Current team2026–present
Selected in round 3, pick 69, of the 2026 NFL Draft. He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 2 of 3 games.
College: Stanford
Transactions
- SignedSigned with the Chicago Bears.
- DraftedSelected by the Chicago Bears in round 3, pick 69.
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About Sam Roush: Bio FAQ
How old is Sam Roush?
Sam Roush is 23 years old. He was born on September 6, 2003. 2026 is his 1st NFL season.
How tall is Sam Roush?
Sam Roush is 6 feet 5 inches tall (6'5"), listed at 267 pounds, and plays tight end for the Chicago Bears.
How much does Sam Roush weigh?
Sam Roush weighs 267 pounds, his listed weight on the Chicago Bears roster. He is listed at 6'5".
What number does Sam Roush wear?
Sam Roush wears number 87 for the Chicago Bears. He plays tight end.
What position does Sam Roush play?
Sam Roush plays tight end for the Chicago Bears, wearing number 87. 2026 is his 1st season in the NFL.
What team does Sam Roush play for?
Sam Roush plays for the Chicago Bears as a tight end. He has been with the Bears since 2026.
Where did Sam Roush go to college?
Sam Roush played college football at Stanford, after attending Valley Christian (CA).
Where is Sam Roush from?
Sam Roush went to high school in California, at Valley Christian, before playing college football at Stanford.
When is Sam Roush's birthday?
Sam Roush's birthday is September 6. He was born on September 6, 2003 and is 23 years old.
How long has Sam Roush been in the NFL?
Sam Roush is an NFL rookie in 2026. View his career statistics.
What teams has Sam Roush played for?
Sam Roush has played for the Chicago Bears. View his career statistics.
What year did Sam Roush enter the NFL?
Sam Roush entered the NFL in 2026. 2026 is his 1st season.