Mitch Tinsley Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 5 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 27
- Height / weight
- 6'1", 205 lb
- Experience
- 4th season
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 7.9
- Pos rank
- WR118
- Rostered
- -
Week 5 at Dolphins, Sun Oct 11, 1:00 PM ET 30th vs. WRs, tough
Mitch Tinsley Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
7.9 PPG
Played
1 game
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Mitch Tinsley's 2026 Season, Week by Week
1 game played: one bust. The next four matchups include two of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 2, Win,at HOU,-,Did not play
- Week 3, Loss,at PIT,-,Did not play
- Week 4, Loss,vs JAX,7.9,WR54
- Up next. Week 5, Oct 11,at MIA,ToughDolphins vs. WRs
- Week 6,Bye,No game
- Week 7, Oct 25,at BAL,FavorableRavens vs. WRs
- Week 8, Nov 1,vs TEN,NeutralTitans 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 Mitch Tinsley?
Tinsley is averaging 7.9 PPR points per game through 1 game, with 3 catches for 49 yards and 0 TD on 7 targets. That ranks WR118, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
He has caught 42.9% of his targets at 7.0 yards per target. His quarterback has been Joe Burrow.
His one game so far was a WR54 finish against the Jaguars. Two favorable matchups are coming: the Ravens (5th vs. WRs) in Week 7 and the Falcons (6th vs. WRs) in Week 9.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Tinsley ranks among all WRs in Redraft Command.
Mitch Tinsley 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | vs Jaguars | L 17–22 | 7.9 | WR54 |
| Total | 0–1 | 7.9 | WR118 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CIN | 1 | 7 | 3 | 49 | 0 | 7.9 | 7.9 | - |
| 2025 | CIN | 17 | 24 | 8 | 116 | 2 | 31.6 | 1.9 | WR132 |
| 2023 | WAS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | WR198 |
| Career | 20 | 31 | 11 | 165 | 2 | 39.5 | 2.0 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
The sliver of intrigue is usage near the goal line. Five red-zone targets and one end-zone look turned into two touchdowns and 23.6 fantasy points, so the touchdown equity is real if his snap share climbs from a modest 24. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
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Mitch Tinsley Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Mitch Tinsley in Week 5?
Mitch Tinsley is depth in most leagues for Week 5 at the Dolphins, as the WR118 in PPR total points this season (7.9 a game). The Dolphins rank 30th in PPR points allowed to WRs, a tough matchup. Get the start/sit call for Tinsley.
How many fantasy points is Mitch Tinsley averaging in 2026?
Mitch Tinsley is averaging 7.9 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 7.9 points across 1 game. His last game produced 7.9 points.
Where does Mitch Tinsley rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Mitch Tinsley ranks WR118 in PPR total points in 2026, through 1 game. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Mitch Tinsley worth rostering in fantasy football?
Mostly not: Mitch Tinsley is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues.
What is Mitch Tinsley's fantasy football role?
Mitch Tinsley is WR2 on the Bengals depth chart. He is averaging 7.0 targets a game, on 53% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Mitch Tinsley's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Mitch Tinsley's next three games are Week 5 at the Dolphins (30th in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough), Week 7 at the Ravens (5th in PPR points allowed to WRs, favorable) and Week 8 vs. the Titans (13th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
Mitch Tinsley 2026 Stats
He hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.
- Receptions
- 3
- 7 Targets
- Rec yards
- 49
- 16.3 Y/R
- Rec TD
- 0
- Catch %
- 42.9%
Fantasy (PPR)
- Fantasy points
- 7.9
- Position rank
- WR118
7.9 Best Week 4 vs JAX
Mitch Tinsley Receiving Stats
| Metric | 2026 Current · thru Wk 4 | 2025 Previous · 8 games |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||
| Yards per target | 7.0- | 4.8- |
| Fantasy points per target | 0.70- | 0.98- |
| Yards per route run | -- | 0.81- |
| YAC per reception | 1.3- | 2.0- |
| Catch rate | 42.9%- | 33.3%- |
| Usage | ||
| Target share | 4.5%- | 4.2%- |
| Snap share | 53.0%- | 25.4%- |
| Air-yards share | 8.8%- | 7.8%- |
| Red-zone targets | 3- | 5- |
| Route participation | -- | 22.6%- |
| Style | ||
| Average depth of target | 14.1- | 14.8- |
Percentiles: 2026: below the qualifying line so far, so no percentiles · 2025 (8 games, weeks 1–17): below the qualifying line, so no percentiles.
Fantasy impact
His floor is his volume: 7.0 targets a game this season. Efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
7.9
Fantasy PPG
7.0
Targets/g
49
Rec yds/g
Mitch Tinsley career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 1 | 7 | 3 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 7.9 | 7.9 | - |
| 2025 | 17 | 24 | 8 | 116 | 2 | 0 | 31.6 | 1.9 | WR132 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | WR198 |
| Career | 20 | 31 | 11 | 165 | 2 | 0 | 39.5 | 2.0 | - |
What His Career Numbers Say
2.2
Career PPG
18 games over 3 seasons
33%
Availability
Share of team games he played
0%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 WR
3.4
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, low
Tinsley has averaged 2.2 fantasy points per game over 18 games and 3 seasons, without a top-12 finish. The average hides two careers: 7.9 a game in his one season with a starter's volume, 1.9 in the two without it.
So far in 2026 he is at 7.9 per game, up 5.9 from 2025. Volume is the driver: 7.0 targets a game against 1.5. His quarterback this season has been Joe Burrow.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Tinsley's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 116Rec yards2025
- 2Rec TD2025
- 31.6Fantasy pts2025 · WR132
- 165Career rec yds2023–2026
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Mitch Tinsley Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Mitch Tinsley have in 2026?
Mitch Tinsley has 7.9 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 7.9 per game across 1 game. That total ranks WR118 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Mitch Tinsley have this season?
Mitch Tinsley has 49 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 3 catches and 7 targets.
How many receptions does Mitch Tinsley have this season?
Mitch Tinsley has 3 receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 3.0 a game, on 7 targets.
How many targets does Mitch Tinsley have this season?
Mitch Tinsley has drawn 7 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 7.0 a game, and caught 43% of them.
How many receiving touchdowns does Mitch Tinsley have this season?
Mitch Tinsley has no receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Mitch Tinsley averaging?
Mitch Tinsley is averaging 49.0 receiving yards per game in 2026, 49 yards across 1 game.
How many yards per reception is Mitch Tinsley averaging?
Mitch Tinsley is averaging 16.3 yards per reception in 2026, 49 yards on 3 catches.
How many games has Mitch Tinsley played in 2026?
Mitch Tinsley has played 1 game in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Mitch Tinsley's stats last season?
In 2025, Mitch Tinsley caught 8 of 24 targets for 116 yards and 2 touchdowns in 17 games. That was 31.6 PPR points (1.9 per game), a WR132 finish.
What are Mitch Tinsley's career NFL stats?
Across 3 seasons and 20 games, Mitch Tinsley has 11 catches for 165 yards and 2 touchdowns, for 39.5 PPR fantasy points (2.0 per game).
How many touchdowns does Mitch Tinsley have in his career?
Mitch Tinsley has 2 touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 2 receiving, over 20 games.
How many career receiving yards does Mitch Tinsley have?
Mitch Tinsley has 165 career receiving yards over 3 seasons, on 11 catches.
Mitch Tinsley Game Log 2026
Games played
1
FPTS/G (PPR)
7.9
Targets/g
7.0
Rec/g
3.0
Rec yds/g
49.0
Yds/rec
16.3
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 2 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 3 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 4 | JAX8th | L 17-22 | 7.9 | 7 | 3 | 49 | 0 | 16.3 | WR54 |
Week 4 · JAX · L 17-22 · 7.9 pts
How the 7.9 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
One game in: a WR54 finish. Check back after a few weeks for a real range.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Jacksonville
3/7, 49 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his current season average.
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup - Cincinnati Bengals vs Miami Dolphins
View matchup - Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens
View matchup - Cincinnati Bengals vs Tennessee Titans
View matchup - Cincinnati Bengals vs Atlanta Falcons
Mitch Tinsley career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 1 | 7 | 3 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 7.9 | 7.9 | - |
| 2025 | 17 | 24 | 8 | 116 | 2 | 0 | 31.6 | 1.9 | WR132 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | WR198 |
| Career | 20 | 31 | 11 | 165 | 2 | 0 | 39.5 | 2.0 | - |
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Mitch Tinsley Game Log FAQ
How did Mitch Tinsley do in his last game?
Mitch Tinsley scored 7.9 PPR points in Week 4 against the Jaguars, a 22–17 loss, a WR54 finish. He caught 3 of 7 targets for 49 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Mitch Tinsley score in his last game?
Mitch Tinsley scored 7.9 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 4 against the Jaguars, a WR54 finish for the week.
How many receiving yards did Mitch Tinsley have in his last game?
Mitch Tinsley had 49 receiving yards on 3 catches in Week 4 against the Jaguars, from 7 targets.
How many touchdowns did Mitch Tinsley score in his last game?
Mitch Tinsley did not score a touchdown in Week 4 against the Jaguars; his 7.9 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Mitch Tinsley have in his last game?
Mitch Tinsley caught 3 of 7 targets for 49 yards in Week 4 against the Jaguars.
How many games has Mitch Tinsley scored a touchdown in this season?
Mitch Tinsley has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 1 game this season.
Can I see Mitch Tinsley's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Tinsley's weekly results from any season from 2023 through 2025.
Mitch Tinsley Rest-of-Season Outlook
depth WR for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished WR132 last season at 2.0 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 1 game he's WR118 at 7.9 PPR points per game, against 2.0 over 16 games last season (WR132). He's running ahead of last season's pace.
Last season he ranked 115th of 142 in target volume (3.9% target share), 98th of 142 in downfield role (7.5% air-yards share) and 124th of 142 in efficiency (0.79 yards per route run). Efficiency is the soft spot. Joe Burrow is his quarterback.
He's WR2 on the depth chart, so his value depends on the players ahead of him.
The next favorable matchups are the Ravens in Week 7 (5th against WRs) and the Falcons in Week 9 (6th against WRs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 16, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Tinsley's 2025 line reads like a true field-stretcher: 14.75 air yards per target and a massive 44.25 air yards per reception fed a 0.11 EPA per play across his 24 looks. The problem was conversion. A 33.3% catch rate and matching 33.3% success rate left him at just 116 yards and 0.79 yards per route run, and his WR140 finish reflects a profile that lived on volatile downfield shots rather than reliable separation. Eight catches over eight games with one drop is thin, even by deep-threat standards.
The sliver of intrigue is usage near the goal line. Five red-zone targets and one end-zone look turned into two touchdowns and 23.6 fantasy points, so the touchdown equity is real if his snap share climbs from a modest 24.6%. With only a 3.9% target share and a 0.112 WOPR, Tinsley remains a speculative depth piece who needs an opportunity bump to matter in fantasy lineups this season.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 142 receivers who played at least six games. Each bar is one receiver, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Target volume
Downfield role
Efficiency
- Average depth of target
- 14.8
- Drop rate
- 4.2%
- Red-zone targets
- 5
- Route participation
- 21.7%
- YAC per reception
- 2.0
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft stretchThe Ravens in Week 7 and the Falcons in Week 9 are top-10 matchups for WRs.Wk 5 MIA, 30thWk 7 BAL, 5thWk 8 TEN, 13thWk 9 ATL, 6th
Risk
- RoleHe's WR2 on the depth chart.
- Low target volume3.9% target share, 115th of 142 WRs in 2025.
- A tough matchupThe Dolphins in Week 5 (30th) is among the stingiest defenses against WRs.
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Mitch Tinsley Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Mitch Tinsley's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Mitch Tinsley 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. His efficiency (0.79 yards per route run, 124th of 142 WRs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Mitch Tinsley's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Mitch Tinsley is the WR118 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 Mitch Tinsley's projected role going forward?
Mitch Tinsley is WR2 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs an injury or a change ahead of him.
What is Mitch Tinsley's fantasy football upside?
Mitch Tinsley's upside: his ceiling this season is 7.9 PPR points (Week 4, WR54) and the Ravens in Week 7 and the Falcons in Week 9 are top-10 matchups for WRs.
What could hurt Mitch Tinsley's fantasy value?
Mitch Tinsley's risks: his efficiency (0.79 yards per route run, 124th of 142 WRs in 2025) limits his scoring and the Dolphins in Week 5 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Mitch Tinsley's remaining fantasy schedule?
Favorable: of his next seven games, 3 come against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 1 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Latest Mitch Tinsley News & Updates
Fantasy-relevant news, game recaps and role changes
Latest update
Tinsley struggles vs. Jacksonville
7.9 FPTS · WR54
Fantasy impact: Floor game3 REC · 49 YDS · 7 TGT
SC Takeaway
The Jaguars kept Tinsley out of the end zone and under his average.
Season Timeline
No updates yet this season.
Bengals Teammates News
Updates on Tinsley's quarterback and target competition.
- Ja'Marr Chase: Remains in concussion protocol (opens in new tab)Ja'Marr Chase, WR. 28 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandPositive
- Tee Higgins: Deemed day-to-day (opens in new tab)Tee Higgins, WR. 39 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Joe Burrow: Critical turnover sullies solid day (opens in new tab)Joe Burrow, QB. 157 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Tee Higgins: Team-high yardage in Week 2 win (opens in new tab)Tee Higgins, WR. 39 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Ja'Marr Chase: First pair of TDs in win (opens in new tab)Ja'Marr Chase, WR. 28 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Joe Burrow: Active status confirmed (opens in new tab)Joe Burrow, QB. 157 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the Bengals
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Mitch Tinsley News FAQ
What is the latest news on Mitch Tinsley?
The latest Tinsley update, from October 4: Tinsley struggles vs. Jacksonville. Tinsley caught 3 of 7 targets for 49 yards in the 22–17 loss vs. Jacksonville. That was 13% of the team's targets.
How does the latest Mitch Tinsley news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: he scored 7.9 fantasy points, a WR54 finish. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Mitch Tinsley Bio
Mitch Tinsley is a wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals, where he wears No. 82. Born September 15, 1999, he attended Lee's Summit and played college football at Western Kentucky and then Penn State.
He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Washington Commanders in 2023. Since then, Tinsley joined the Cincinnati Bengals in 2025.
In 18 regular-season games since 2023, he has caught 11 passes for 165 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
2 stops with 2 teams in 4 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
Cincinnati Bengals Current team2025–present
He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 11 of 18 games.
Washington Commanders2023–2024
He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 2 of 2 games.
College: Western Kentucky, Penn State
Trades and Team Changes
- JoinedJoined the Cincinnati Bengals.
- SignedSigned as an undrafted free agent with the Washington Commanders.
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About Mitch Tinsley: Bio FAQ
How old is Mitch Tinsley?
Mitch Tinsley is 27 years old. He was born on September 15, 1999. 2026 is his 4th NFL season.
How tall is Mitch Tinsley?
Mitch Tinsley is 6 feet 1 inch tall (6'1"), listed at 205 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals.
How much does Mitch Tinsley weigh?
Mitch Tinsley weighs 205 pounds, his listed weight on the Cincinnati Bengals roster. He is listed at 6'1".
What number does Mitch Tinsley wear?
Mitch Tinsley wears number 82 for the Cincinnati Bengals. He plays wide receiver.
What position does Mitch Tinsley play?
Mitch Tinsley plays wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals, wearing number 82. 2026 is his 4th season in the NFL.
What team does Mitch Tinsley play for?
Mitch Tinsley plays for the Cincinnati Bengals as a wide receiver. He has been with the Bengals since 2025.
Where did Mitch Tinsley go to college?
Mitch Tinsley played college football at Penn State, after attending Lee's Summit (MO).
Where is Mitch Tinsley from?
Mitch Tinsley went to high school in Missouri, at Lee's Summit, before playing college football at Penn State.
When is Mitch Tinsley's birthday?
Mitch Tinsley's birthday is September 15. He was born on September 15, 1999 and is 27 years old.
How long has Mitch Tinsley been in the NFL?
2026 is Mitch Tinsley's 4th NFL season; he entered the league in 2023. View his career statistics.
What teams has Mitch Tinsley played for?
Mitch Tinsley has played for the Washington Commanders, Cincinnati Bengals and Houston Texans. View his career statistics.
What year did Mitch Tinsley enter the NFL?
Mitch Tinsley entered the NFL in 2023. 2026 is his 4th season.