DJ Giddens Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 23
- Height / weight
- 6'0", 212 lb
- Experience
- 2nd season
- Drafted
- 2025 R5, #151
2025 Season
- PPR PPG
- 1.1
- Pos rank
- RB100
- Rostered
- —
Week 4 at Commanders, Sun Oct 4, 9:30 AM ET 29th vs. RBs, tough
DJ Giddens Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Producing as
RB102 · Poor
Scoring rate
1.1 PPG
Played
9 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Cooling
Role Direction
| Usage | Season | Last 4 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carries/G | 2.9 | 2.0 | -31% |
| Targets/G | 0.2 | 0.0 | -100% |
DJ Giddens's 2026 Season, Week by Week
The next four matchups include one of the league's softest run defenses.
- Week 1, Loss,vs BAL,—,Did not play
- Week 2, Loss,at KC,—,Did not play
- Week 3, Win,vs HOU,—,Did not play
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,at WAS,ToughCommanders vs. RBs
- Week 5, Oct 11,at PIT,FavorableSteelers vs. RBs
- Week 6, Oct 18,vs TEN,NeutralTitans vs. RBs
- Week 7, Oct 25,at MIN,ToughVikings vs. RBs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to RBs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster DJ Giddens?
Giddens barely cracked the rotation as a rookie, logging just a 12% snap share across five games with 26 carries for 96 yards (3.69 per tote) and zero touchdowns. The efficiency markers were rough: a negative EPA per play (-0.058), only 1.85 yards after contact per attempt, zero broken tackles, and a single rush over 10 yards. He cleared 30% of snaps only once, in Week 18, and the six red-zone opportunities never converted. This was a backup buried behind a healthy lead back, finishing RB94 with 9.6 fantasy points.
The path forward is purely contingent. Taylor played all 17 games, and Giddens is still battling Seth McGowan just for the RB2 job. His college profile (six yards per carry, nearly 12 per catch at Kansas State) hints at upside, and projections of roughly 33 carries and nine catches reflect a deep stash. With an ADP around 257, he is a late-round handcuff who only matters if Taylor misses time.
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | IND | 9 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.6 | 1.1 | RB99 |
| Career | 9 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.6 | 1.1 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
The path forward is purely contingent. Taylor played all 17 games, and Giddens is still battling Seth McGowan just for the RB2 job. His college profile (six yards per carry, nearly 12 per catch at Kansas State) hints at upside, and projections of roughly 33 carries and nine catches reflect a deep stash. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has missed 8 games this season. Career games missed to injury: 0. Injury history
- 2025elbowPlayed through
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DJ Giddens Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start DJ Giddens in Week 4?
DJ Giddens plays Week 4 at the Commanders. The Commanders rank 29th in PPR points allowed to RBs, a tough matchup. Get the start/sit call for Giddens.
Is DJ Giddens worth rostering in fantasy football?
Mostly not: DJ Giddens is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues.
What are DJ Giddens's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
DJ Giddens's next three games are Week 4 at the Commanders (29th in PPR points allowed to RBs, tough), Week 5 at the Steelers (10th in PPR points allowed to RBs, favorable) and Week 6 vs. the Titans (14th in PPR points allowed to RBs, neutral). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
DJ Giddens 2025 Stats
2025 final · Indianapolis ColtsHe didn't score a touchdown, so all of his fantasy production came from volume.
Rushing
- Yards
- 96
- TD
- 0
- Carries
- 26
3.7 Y/C
Receiving
- Rec
- 0
- Yards
- 0
- TD
- 0
2 Targets
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 9.6
- Pos rank
- RB105
4.1 Best Week 1 MIA0.0 Worst Week 17 JAX
Advanced Rushing Stats
| Stat | 2025 4 games | |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||
| Yards after contact per carry | 2.00 | — |
| Explosive run rate | 11.1% | — |
| Fantasy points per opportunity | 0.33 | — |
| Yards before contact per carry | 1.67 | — |
| Broken tackles | 0 | — |
| Usage | ||
| Snap share | 9.6% | — |
| Target share | 0.4% | — |
| Red-zone opportunities | 3 | — |
| Targets per game | 0.5 | — |
Percentiles: 2025 (4 games, weeks 1–17): below the qualifying line, so no percentiles.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 2.9 carries and 0.2 targets a game in 2025; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
1.1
Fantasy PPG
RB102
Fantasy finish
11
Rush yds/g
0.0
Rec/g
DJ Giddens career stats by season
| Season | GP | Car | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 26 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.6 | 1.1 | RB99 |
| Career | 9 | 26 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.6 | 1.1 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
1.1
Career PPG
9 games over 1 season
45%
Availability
Share of team games he played
0%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 RB
Giddens has averaged 1.1 fantasy points per game over 9 games and 1 season, without a top-12 finish.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Giddens's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 96Rush yards2025
- 9.6Fantasy pts2025 · RB105
- 96Career scrimmage yds2025–2025
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DJ Giddens Stats FAQ
What were DJ Giddens's stats last season?
In 2025, DJ Giddens ran for 96 yards and no touchdowns and caught 0 passes for 0 yards in 9 games. That was 9.6 PPR points (1.1 per game), an RB99 finish.
What are DJ Giddens's career NFL stats?
Across 1 season and 9 games, DJ Giddens has 96 rushing yards and 0 rushing touchdowns, plus 0 catches for 0 yards, for 9.6 PPR fantasy points (1.1 per game).
How many touchdowns does DJ Giddens have in his career?
DJ Giddens has no touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 0 receiving, over 9 games.
DJ Giddens Game Log 2025
Games played
9
FPTS/G (PPR)
1.1
Carries/g
2.9
Rush yds/g
10.7
Rec/g
0.0
Rec yds/g
0.0
Across 9 games in 2025, DJ Giddens has averaged 2.9 carries, 10.7 rushing yards and 1.1 PPR fantasy points per game. DJ Giddens has finished as a top-12 RB in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0. The best week was Week 1 against MIA (4.1 points); the lowest was Week 2 against DEN (0.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIA17th | W 33-8 | 4.1 | 12 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB45 |
Week 1 · MIA · W 33-8 · 4.1 pts
How the 4.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | DEN32nd | W 29-28 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB85 |
Week 2 · DEN · W 29-28 · 0.0 pts
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| 3 | TEN20th | W 41-20 | 0.3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB72 |
Week 3 · TEN · W 41-20 · 0.3 pts
How the 0.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | LAR22nd | L 20-27 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB85 |
Week 4 · LAR · L 20-27 · 0.0 pts
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| 5 | LV19th | W 40-6 | 2.2 | 5 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB56 |
Week 5 · LV · W 40-6 · 2.2 pts
How the 2.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | ARI4th | W 31-27 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB82 |
Week 6 · ARI · W 31-27 · 0.0 pts
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| 7 | LAC31st | W 38-24 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB84 |
Week 7 · LAC · W 38-24 · 0.0 pts
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| 8 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 9 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 10 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 11 | Bye week | ||||||||||
| 12 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 13 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 14 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 15 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 16 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 17 | JAX30th | L 17-23 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB90 |
Week 17 · JAX · L 17-23 · 0.0 pts
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| 18 | HOU24th | L 30-38 | 3.0 | 8 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB62 |
Week 18 · HOU · L 30-38 · 3.0 pts
How the 3.0 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to RBs across 2025: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
All nine weeks outside the top 36. For a running back ranked RB100 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a RB45 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Houston
8 carries, 30 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Jacksonville
0 carries, 0 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 2% of the snaps and handled 0 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by the Chargers
0 carries, 0 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 5% of the snaps and handled 0 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Arizona
0 carries, 0 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 3% of the snaps and handled 0 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Las Vegas
5 carries, 22 yds. 0/1 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 14% of the snaps and handled 5 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by the Rams
0 carries, 0 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 7% of the snaps and handled 0 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Tennessee
1 carries, 3 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 14% of the snaps and handled 1 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Denver
0 carries, 0 yds. 0/1 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 7% of the snaps and handled 0 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Miami
12 carries, 41 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 25% of the snaps and handled 12 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (1.1)
Last Five Games
FPTS/G (PPR)
1.0
Weeks 5–18
High
3.0
Low
0.0
Carries/g
2.6
Rush yds/g
10.4
Upcoming Matchups
DJ Giddens Rest-of-Season Outlook
depth RB for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished RB105 last season at 1.1 points per game.
Our 2026 Preseason Outlook
Giddens barely cracked the rotation as a rookie, logging just a 12% snap share across five games with 26 carries for 96 yards (3.69 per tote) and zero touchdowns. The efficiency markers were rough: a negative EPA per play (-0.058), only 1.85 yards after contact per attempt, zero broken tackles, and a single rush over 10 yards. He cleared 30% of snaps only once, in Week 18, and the six red-zone opportunities never converted. This was a backup buried behind a healthy lead back, finishing RB94 with 9.6 fantasy points.
The path forward is purely contingent. Taylor played all 17 games, and Giddens is still battling Seth McGowan just for the RB2 job. His college profile (six yards per carry, nearly 12 per catch at Kansas State) hints at upside, and projections of roughly 33 carries and nine catches reflect a deep stash. With an ADP around 257, he is a late-round handcuff who only matters if Taylor misses time.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 95 running backs who played at least six games. Each bar is one running back, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Rushing volume
Fewer than 6 games in 2025, so not ranked.
Receiving role
Fewer than 6 games in 2025, so not ranked.
Efficiency
Fewer than 6 games in 2025, so not ranked.
- Yards after contact per carry
- 1.85
- Broken tackles
- 0
- Explosive-run rate
- 7.7%
- Red-zone opportunities
- 6
- Snap share
- 12.0%
- Targets
- 2
What Could Change His Value
The specific things that would move him up or down from here.
Upside
- A soft spotThe Steelers in Week 5 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.Wk 4 WAS, 29thWk 5 PIT, 10thWk 6 TEN, 14thWk 7 MIN, 31st
Risk
- RoleHe's RB3 on the depth chart.
- Tough matchupsThe Commanders in Week 4 (29th) and the Vikings in Week 7 (31st) are among the stingiest defenses against RBs.
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DJ Giddens Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is DJ Giddens's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
DJ Giddens projects as a depth RB 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 DJ Giddens's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
DJ Giddens is the RB105 in PPR points per game. That puts him in depth RB territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is DJ Giddens's projected role going forward?
DJ Giddens is RB3 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs an injury or a change ahead of him.
What is DJ Giddens's fantasy football upside?
DJ Giddens's upside: the Steelers in Week 5 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.
What could hurt DJ Giddens's fantasy value?
DJ Giddens's risks: the Commanders in Week 4 and the Vikings in Week 7 are tough matchups. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is DJ Giddens's remaining fantasy schedule?
About average: of his next seven games, 3 come against a top-10 matchup for RBs and 3 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
DJ Giddens Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, FriWhat it means: Giddens was on the Week 2 report with a knee injury, practiced in full on Friday and played.
| Week | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4@ WAS, Oct 4 | — | — | — | Oct 2 | Due Fri |
| Week 2@ KC, Sep 20 | Knee | — | — | Full | Played |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Elbow / arm | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 |
Injury risk profile: Moderate
- No body part injured twice
- Elbow in 2025, played through
- 0 games in 1 season
- 1 injury spread across 1 body part
DJ Giddens Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2025
Elbow Played through
Was limited in practice with an elbow issue during the week leading up to the season opener and was listed as questionable.
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DJ Giddens Injury FAQ
Is DJ Giddens injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, DJ Giddens is active with no injury designation. He has missed 8 games this season.
Is DJ Giddens playing this week?
DJ Giddens has no injury designation for Week 4 at the Commanders on Sunday, October 4, so he is on track to play. Giddens was on the Week 2 report with a knee injury, practiced in full on Friday and played. Should you start him?
Has DJ Giddens missed any games this season?
Yes. DJ Giddens has missed 8 games in 2026 and played in 0.
What is DJ Giddens's injury history?
DJ Giddens has 1 logged NFL injury, which did not cost him a regular-season game.
What was DJ Giddens's most recent injury?
DJ Giddens's most recent logged injury was an elbow injury in Week 1 of 2025. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does DJ Giddens have any recurring injuries?
No. DJ Giddens's one logged injury was, so the record shows no recurring pattern.
Latest DJ Giddens News & Updates
Latest Story
Every update on Giddens with what it means for your fantasy team. Last update .
Competing for backup role (opens in new tab)
Battling for backup running back job this offseason.
Fantasy take: A depth-chart change: his role drives his value, and the Outlook tab has the full picture.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 3Sep 27W 19–17 vs HOU
Game recap coming soon
Week 2Sep 20L 30–33 @ KC
Game recap coming soon
Week 1Sep 13L 23–41 vs BAL
Game recap coming soon
No updates of this type yet this season.
Around the Colts
Team reporting from colts.com, Dynasty Command.
DJ Giddens News FAQ
What is the latest news on DJ Giddens?
The latest Giddens update, from June 27: Competing for backup role. Battling for backup running back job this offseason.
How does the latest DJ Giddens news affect his fantasy value?
Not much: A depth-chart change: his role drives his value, and the Outlook tab has the full picture. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Has DJ Giddens's role changed?
The latest depth-chart news on Giddens: Competing for backup role (June 27). Battling for backup running back job this offseason.
DJ Giddens Bio
DJ Giddens is a running back for the Indianapolis Colts, where he wears No. 21. Born August 26, 2003, he attended Junction City and played college football at Kansas State.
The Indianapolis Colts selected Giddens in round 5, pick 151, of the 2025 NFL Draft.
In 9 regular-season games since 2025, he has run for 96 yards and 0 touchdowns and caught 0 passes.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 2 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Indianapolis Colts Current team2025–present
Selected in round 5, pick 151, of the 2025 NFL Draft. He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 7 of 9 games.
College: Kansas State
Transactions
- SignedSigned with the Indianapolis Colts.
- DraftedSelected by the Indianapolis Colts in round 5, pick 151.
About DJ Giddens: Bio FAQ
How old is DJ Giddens?
DJ Giddens is 23 years old. He was born on August 26, 2003. 2026 is his 2nd NFL season.
How tall is DJ Giddens?
DJ Giddens is 6 feet tall (6'0"), listed at 212 pounds, and plays running back for the Indianapolis Colts.
How much does DJ Giddens weigh?
DJ Giddens weighs 212 pounds, his listed weight on the Indianapolis Colts roster. He is listed at 6'0".
What number does DJ Giddens wear?
DJ Giddens wears number 21 for the Indianapolis Colts. He plays running back.
What position does DJ Giddens play?
DJ Giddens plays running back for the Indianapolis Colts, wearing number 21. 2026 is his 2nd season in the NFL.
What team does DJ Giddens play for?
DJ Giddens plays for the Indianapolis Colts as a running back. He has been with the Colts since 2025.
Where did DJ Giddens go to college?
DJ Giddens played college football at Kansas State, after attending Junction City (KS). The Indianapolis Colts drafted him out of Kansas State in 2025.
When was DJ Giddens drafted?
The Indianapolis Colts selected DJ Giddens in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft with the 151st overall pick, out of Kansas State.
What round was DJ Giddens drafted in?
DJ Giddens was a fifth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, taken 151st overall by the Indianapolis Colts.
What pick was DJ Giddens in the NFL Draft?
DJ Giddens was the 151st overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the fifth round.
Where is DJ Giddens from?
DJ Giddens went to high school in Kansas, at Junction City, before playing college football at Kansas State.
When is DJ Giddens's birthday?
DJ Giddens's birthday is August 26. He was born on August 26, 2003 and is 23 years old.
How long has DJ Giddens been in the NFL?
2026 is DJ Giddens's 2nd NFL season; he entered the league in 2025 as a fifth-round pick of the Indianapolis Colts. View his career statistics.
What teams has DJ Giddens played for?
DJ Giddens has played for the Indianapolis Colts. View his career statistics.
What year did DJ Giddens enter the NFL?
DJ Giddens entered the NFL in 2025, when the Indianapolis Colts drafted him in the fifth round. 2026 is his 2nd season.