Marlin Klein Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 24
- Height / weight
- 6'6", 250 lb
- Experience
- Rookie
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 0.9
- Pos rank
- TE72
- Rostered
- —
Week 4 vs. Cowboys, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 8th vs. TEs, favorable
Marlin Klein Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
0.9 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Marlin Klein'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,vs BUF,2.6,TE44
- Week 2, Loss,vs CIN,0.0,TE102
- Week 3, Loss,at IND,0.0,TE99
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,vs DAL,FavorableCowboys vs. TEs
- Week 5, Oct 11,at TEN,ToughTitans vs. TEs
- Week 6, Oct 18,at JAX,ToughJaguars vs. TEs
- Week 7, Oct 25,vs NYG,NeutralGiants 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 Marlin Klein?
Klein is averaging 0.9 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 1 catches for 16 yards and 0 TD on 1 targets. That ranks TE72, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
He has caught 100.0% of his targets at 16.0 yards per target. His quarterback has been C.J. Stroud.
His best week was TE44 in Week 1 against the Bills (2.6 points); his worst, TE102 in Week 2 against the Bengals (0.0). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Cowboys (8th vs. TEs) in Week 4 and the Browns (10th vs. TEs) in Week 10.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Klein ranks among all TEs in Redraft Command.
Marlin Klein 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs Bills | L 31–36 | 2.6 | TE44 |
| 2 | vs Bengals | L 6–20 | 0.0 | TE102 |
| 3 | @ Colts | L 17–19 | 0.0 | TE99 |
| Total | 0–3 | 2.6 | TE72 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | HOU | 3 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 2.6 | 0.9 | — |
| Career | 3 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 2.6 | 0.9 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
With Schultz handling the pass-catching duties and the rest of the room rotating, there is no standalone fantasy case to make. Rookie and second-year tight ends rarely produce regardless of opportunity, and Klein would need an injury to Schultz simply to see the field consistently. He is purely a dynasty-taxi flier on athletic upside and nothing more; for 2026 redraft he is off the board entirely. Next on the depth chart after him: Brevin Jordan. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has not missed a game this season. Career games missed to injury: 0. Injury history
- 2025hamstringPlayed through
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Marlin Klein Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Marlin Klein in Week 4?
Marlin Klein is a bench stash in most leagues for Week 4 against the Cowboys, as the TE72 in PPR total points this season (0.9 a game). The Cowboys rank 8th in PPR points allowed to TEs, a favorable matchup. Get the start/sit call for Klein.
How many fantasy points is Marlin Klein averaging in 2026?
Marlin Klein is averaging 0.9 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 2.6 points across 3 games. His last game produced 0.0 points.
Where does Marlin Klein rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Marlin Klein ranks TE72 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him a bench stash in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Marlin Klein worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Marlin Klein is a bench stash in TE-premium leagues and waiver-wire material in 12-team and 10-team leagues.
What is Marlin Klein's fantasy football role?
Marlin Klein is TE4 on the Texans depth chart. He is averaging 0.3 targets a game, on 10% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Marlin Klein's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Marlin Klein's next three games are Week 4 vs. the Cowboys (8th in PPR points allowed to TEs, favorable), Week 5 at the Titans (30th in PPR points allowed to TEs, tough) and Week 6 at the Jaguars (27th in PPR points allowed to TEs, tough). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Marlin Klein been in fantasy football this season?
Marlin Klein 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 1.5 points around his 0.9-point average.
What is Marlin Klein's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Marlin Klein's floor has been 0.0 PPR points (Week 2, TE102) and his ceiling 2.6 (Week 1, TE44). His median week has been 0.0 points. See Klein's full game log.
Marlin Klein 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Houston TexansHe hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.
Receiving
- Rec
- 1
- Yards
- 16
- TD
- 0
- Targets
- 1
16.0 Y/R100.0% Catch %
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 2.6
- Pos rank
- TE72
2.6 Best Week 1 vs BUF0.0 Worst Week 3 @ IND
Advanced Receiving Stats
Klein has a 0.9% target share this season.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||
| Yards per target | 16.0 | — |
| Fantasy points per target | 1.60 | — |
| YAC per reception | 2.0 | — |
| Catch rate | 100.0% | — |
| Usage | ||
| Target share | 0.9% | — |
| Snap share | 9.7% | — |
| Air-yards share | 1.2% | — |
| Red-zone targets | 0 | — |
| Style | ||
| Average depth of target | 14.0 | — |
Percentiles: 2026: below the qualifying line so far, so no percentiles.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 0.3 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
0.9
Fantasy PPG
0.3
Targets/g
5
Rec yds/g
Marlin Klein career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 2.6 | 0.9 | — |
| Career | 3 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 2.6 | 0.9 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
0.9
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
Klein has averaged 0.9 fantasy points per game over 3 games and 1 season.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Klein's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 16Rec yards2026
- 2.6Fantasy pts2026
- 16Career rec yds2026–2026
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Marlin Klein Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Marlin Klein have in 2026?
Marlin Klein has 2.6 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 0.9 per game across 3 games. That total ranks TE72 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Marlin Klein have this season?
Marlin Klein has 16 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 1 catch and 1 target. His high was 16 yards, in Week 1 against the Bills.
How many receptions does Marlin Klein have this season?
Marlin Klein has 1 reception in 2026 through Week 4, 0.3 a game, on 1 target. His high was 1 catches, in Week 1 against the Bills.
How many targets does Marlin Klein have this season?
Marlin Klein has drawn 1 target in 2026 through Week 4, 0.3 a game, and caught 100% of them. His high was 1 targets, in Week 1 against the Bills.
How many receiving touchdowns does Marlin Klein have this season?
Marlin Klein has no receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Marlin Klein averaging?
Marlin Klein is averaging 5.3 receiving yards per game in 2026, 16 yards across 3 games.
How many yards per reception is Marlin Klein averaging?
Marlin Klein is averaging 16.0 yards per reception in 2026, 16 yards on 1 catch.
How many games has Marlin Klein played in 2026?
Marlin Klein has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What are Marlin Klein's career NFL stats?
Across 1 season and 3 games, Marlin Klein has 1 catches for 16 yards and no touchdowns, for 2.6 PPR fantasy points (0.9 per game).
How many touchdowns does Marlin Klein have in his career?
Marlin Klein has no touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 0 receiving, over 3 games.
How many career receiving yards does Marlin Klein have?
Marlin Klein has 16 career receiving yards over 1 season, on 1 catches.
Marlin Klein Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
0.9
Targets/g
0.3
Rec/g
0.3
Rec yds/g
5.3
Yds/rec
16.0
Across 3 games in 2026, Marlin Klein has averaged 0.3 targets, 0.3 receptions and 0.9 PPR fantasy points per game. Marlin Klein has finished as a top-12 TE in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0. The best week was Week 1 against BUF (2.6 points); the lowest was Week 2 against CIN (0.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BUF25th | L 31-36 | 2.6 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 16.0 | TE44 |
Week 1 · BUF · L 31-36 · 2.6 pts
How the 2.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | CIN14th | L 6-20 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | TE102 |
Week 2 · CIN · L 6-20 · 0.0 pts
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| 3 | IND10th | L 17-19 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | TE99 |
Week 3 · IND · L 17-19 · 0.0 pts
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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 TE72 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a TE44 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Indianapolis
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Cincinnati
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Buffalo
1/1, 16 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (0.9)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Houston Texans vs Dallas Cowboys
View matchup — Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans
View matchup — Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars
View matchup — Houston Texans vs New York Giants
Marlin Klein Game Log FAQ
How did Marlin Klein do in his last game?
Marlin Klein scored 0.0 PPR points in Week 3 at the Colts, a 19–17 loss, a TE99 finish. He caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Marlin Klein score in his last game?
Marlin Klein scored 0.0 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 at the Colts, a TE99 finish for the week. That was 0.9 below his season average of 0.9.
How many receiving yards did Marlin Klein have in his last game?
Marlin Klein had 0 receiving yards on no catches in Week 3 at the Colts, from no targets.
How many touchdowns did Marlin Klein score in his last game?
Marlin Klein did not score a touchdown in Week 3 at the Colts; his 0.0 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Marlin Klein have in his last game?
Marlin Klein caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards in Week 3 at the Colts.
What were Marlin Klein's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 against the Bengals, a 20–6 loss, Marlin Klein caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards. That was 0.0 PPR points, a TE102 finish.
What was Marlin Klein's best game this season?
Marlin Klein's best 2026 game was Week 1 against the Bills: 2.6 PPR points, a TE44 finish. He caught 1 of 1 target for 16 yards.
What was Marlin Klein's worst game this season?
Marlin Klein's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 3 at the Colts: 0.0 PPR points, a TE99 finish. He caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards.
How many games has Marlin Klein scored a touchdown in this season?
Marlin Klein has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 3 games this season.
Marlin Klein Rest-of-Season Outlook
depth TE for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's TE72 at 0.9 PPR points per game.
He's TE4 on the depth chart, so his value depends on the players ahead of him.
The next favorable matchup is the Cowboys in Week 4 (8th against TEs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Klein arrives as a raw developmental tight end with no NFL advanced stats to assess and a depth-chart spot that says everything: he is the No. 3 option in Houston behind veteran starter Dalton Schultz and blocking-specialist Foster Moreau, with Cade Stover also in the mix. That is a crowded room with an entrenched lead man who soaks up the receiving work, leaving Klein with virtually no projectable target volume in 2026.
With Schultz handling the pass-catching duties and the rest of the room rotating, there is no standalone fantasy case to make. Rookie and second-year tight ends rarely produce regardless of opportunity, and Klein would need an injury to Schultz simply to see the field consistently. He is purely a dynasty-taxi flier on athletic upside and nothing more; for 2026 redraft he is off the board entirely. Revisit only if he flashes in camp or the depth chart thins ahead of him.
What Could Change His Value
The specific things that would move him up or down from here.
Upside
- A soft spotThe Cowboys in Week 4 is a top-10 matchup for TEs.Wk 4 DAL, 8thWk 5 TEN, 30thWk 6 JAX, 27thWk 7 NYG, 17th
Risk
- RoleHe's TE4 on the depth chart.
- Tough matchupsThe Titans in Week 5 (30th) and the Jaguars in Week 6 (27th) are among the stingiest defenses against TEs.
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Marlin Klein Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Marlin Klein's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Marlin Klein 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 Marlin Klein's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Marlin Klein is the TE72 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in depth TE territory, waiver-wire material in 12-team leagues.
What is Marlin Klein's projected role going forward?
Marlin Klein is TE4 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs an injury or a change ahead of him.
Will Marlin Klein get more targets?
Marlin Klein's targets are holding steady: 0.0 a game over his last two games against 0.3 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Marlin Klein's fantasy football upside?
Marlin Klein's upside: his ceiling this season is 2.6 PPR points (Week 1, TE44) and the Cowboys in Week 4 is a top-10 matchup for TEs.
What could hurt Marlin Klein's fantasy value?
Marlin Klein's risks: the Titans in Week 5 and the Jaguars in Week 6 are tough matchups. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Marlin Klein's remaining fantasy schedule?
Favorable: of his next seven games, 3 come against a top-10 matchup for TEs and 2 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Marlin Klein Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, FriKlein hasn't appeared on an injury report this season.
Injury History at a Glance
One logged injury in one season. None of them has cost him a regular-season game.
Durability
100/100
Games missed
Injury
Longest absence
No games missed to injury
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Hamstring | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 |
Injury risk profile: Moderate
- No body part injured twice
- Questionable in 2025, played through
- 0 games in 1 season
- 1 injury spread across 1 body part
Marlin Klein Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Healthy 0 games missed
No injury has cost Klein a game this season.
- 2025
Questionable Played through
Questionable
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Marlin Klein Injury FAQ
Is Marlin Klein injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, Marlin Klein is active with no injury designation. He has played every game in 2026.
Is Marlin Klein playing this week?
Marlin Klein has no injury designation for Week 4 against the Cowboys on Sunday, October 4, so he is on track to play. Should you start him?
Has Marlin Klein missed any games this season?
No. Marlin Klein has played in every Texans game in 2026, 3 games so far.
What is Marlin Klein's injury history?
Marlin Klein has 1 logged NFL injury, which did not cost him a regular-season game.
What was Marlin Klein's most recent injury?
Marlin Klein's most recent logged injury was a questionable injury in Week 18 of 2025. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Marlin Klein have any recurring injuries?
No. Marlin Klein's one logged injury was, so the record shows no recurring pattern.
Latest Marlin Klein News & Updates
Latest Story
Every update on Klein with what it means for your fantasy team. Last update .
Klein struggles at Indianapolis
0 REC, 0 YDS (0 TGT)
0.0 fantasy points · TE99
Klein caught 0 of 0 targets for 0 yards in the 19–17 loss at Indianapolis.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 20L 6–20 vs CIN
Fantasy impact: Negative. Klein struggles vs. Cincinnati
0.0 fantasy points · TE102 · 0.9 below his 0.9 average
Klein caught 0 of 0 targets for 0 yards in the 20–6 loss vs. Cincinnati.
Game logWeek 1Sep 13L 31–36 vs BUF
Fantasy impact: Positive. Klein struggles vs. Buffalo
2.6 fantasy points · TE44 · 1.7 above his 0.9 average
Klein caught 1 of 1 targets for 16 yards in the 36–31 loss vs. Buffalo. That was 3% of the team's targets.
Game log
No updates of this type yet this season.
Texans Teammates News
Updates on Klein's quarterback and target competition.
- C.J. Stroud: Two TDs, two fumbles in Week 1 loss (opens in new tab)C.J. Stroud, QB. 120 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- C.J. Stroud: Extension talks paused (opens in new tab)C.J. Stroud, QB. 120 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- C.J. Stroud: Leads TD drive in brief outing (opens in new tab)C.J. Stroud, QB. 120 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- C.J. Stroud: Change in plans for Thursday's contest (opens in new tab)C.J. Stroud, QB. 120 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- C.J. Stroud: Strong offseason, per OC (opens in new tab)C.J. Stroud, QB. 120 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the Texans
Team reporting from houstontexans.com, Dynasty Command.
Marlin Klein News FAQ
What is the latest news on Marlin Klein?
The latest Klein update, from September 27: Klein struggles at Indianapolis. Klein caught 0 of 0 targets for 0 yards in the 19–17 loss at Indianapolis.
How does the latest Marlin Klein news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: he scored 0.0 fantasy points, a TE99 finish, 0.9 below his 0.9 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Marlin Klein Bio
Marlin Klein is a tight end for the Houston Texans, where he wears No. 83. Born September 17, 2002, he attended Rabun Gap-Nacoochee and played college football at Michigan.
The Houston Texans selected Klein in round 2, pick 59, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
In 3 regular-season games since 2026, he has caught 1 passes for 16 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
Houston Texans Current team2026–present
Selected in round 2, pick 59, of the 2026 NFL Draft. He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 3 of 3 games.
College: Michigan
Trades and Team Changes
- DraftedSelected by the Houston Texans in round 2, pick 59.
About Marlin Klein: Bio FAQ
How old is Marlin Klein?
Marlin Klein is 24 years old. He was born on September 17, 2002. 2026 is his 1st NFL season.
How tall is Marlin Klein?
Marlin Klein is 6 feet 6 inches tall (6'6"), listed at 250 pounds, and plays tight end for the Houston Texans.
How much does Marlin Klein weigh?
Marlin Klein weighs 250 pounds, his listed weight on the Houston Texans roster. He is listed at 6'6".
What number does Marlin Klein wear?
Marlin Klein wears number 83 for the Houston Texans. He plays tight end.
What position does Marlin Klein play?
Marlin Klein plays tight end for the Houston Texans, wearing number 83. 2026 is his 1st season in the NFL.
What team does Marlin Klein play for?
Marlin Klein plays for the Houston Texans as a tight end. He has been with the Texans since 2026.
Where did Marlin Klein go to college?
Marlin Klein played college football at Michigan, after attending Rabun Gap-Nacoochee (GA).
Where is Marlin Klein from?
Marlin Klein went to high school in Georgia, at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee, before playing college football at Michigan.
When is Marlin Klein's birthday?
Marlin Klein's birthday is September 17. He was born on September 17, 2002 and is 24 years old.
How long has Marlin Klein been in the NFL?
Marlin Klein is an NFL rookie in 2026. View his career statistics.
What teams has Marlin Klein played for?
Marlin Klein has played for the Houston Texans. View his career statistics.
What year did Marlin Klein enter the NFL?
Marlin Klein entered the NFL in 2026. 2026 is his 1st season.