Chris Bell Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 22
- Height / weight
- 6'2", 228 lb
- Experience
- Rookie
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 4.7
- Pos rank
- WR83
- Rostered
- 15%
Week 4 at Vikings, Sun Oct 4, 4:05 PM ET 13th vs. WRs, neutral
Chris Bell Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
4.7 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Chris Bell's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: three busts. The next four matchups are a tough stretch ahead.
- Week 1, Loss,at LV,3.5,WR84
- Week 2, Loss,at SF,0.0,WR145
- Week 3, Loss,vs KC,10.7,WR41
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,at MIN,NeutralVikings vs. WRs
- Week 5, Oct 11,vs CIN,NeutralBengals vs. WRs
- Week 6,Bye,No game
- Week 7, Oct 25,at NYJ,NeutralJets 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 Chris Bell?
Bell is averaging 4.7 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 5 catches for 92 yards and 0 TD on 11 targets. That ranks WR83, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
He has caught 45.5% of his targets at 8.4 yards per target. His quarterback has been Malik Willis.
His best week was WR41 in Week 3 against the Chiefs (10.7 points); his worst, WR145 in Week 2 at the 49ers (0.0). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Lions (2nd vs. WRs) in Week 9 and the Colts (9th vs. WRs) in Week 10.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Bell ranks among all WRs in Redraft Command.
Chris Bell 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @ Raiders | L 13–27 | 3.5 | WR84 |
| 2 | @ 49ers | L 13–35 | 0.0 | WR145 |
| 3 | vs Chiefs | L 10–24 | 10.7 | WR41 |
| Total | 0–3 | 14.2 | WR83 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MIA | 3 | 11 | 5 | 92 | 0 | 14.2 | 4.7 | — |
| Career | 3 | 11 | 5 | 92 | 0 | 14.2 | 4.7 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Bell is listed questionable.
Outlook
That thin depth chart hands him a real runway once he is whole, and the projections sketch a modest first-year line near 40 catches, 535 yards and a pair of touchdowns. With route polish still developing and Malik Willis steering an uncertain offense, treat him as a forward-looking hold rather than a Week 1 starter. Drafted around pick 207, he belongs on dynasty and keeper rosters, not redraft boards. Behind him on the depth chart: Jalen Tolbert. Full outlook
Injury status
Questionable
He has not missed a game this season. Career games missed to injury: 0. Injury history
- 2025kneePlayed through
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Chris Bell Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Chris Bell in Week 4?
Chris Bell is depth in most leagues for Week 4 at the Vikings, as the WR83 in PPR total points this season (4.7 a game). The Vikings rank 13th in PPR points allowed to WRs, a neutral matchup. Get the start/sit call for Bell.
How many fantasy points is Chris Bell averaging in 2026?
Chris Bell is averaging 4.7 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 14.2 points across 3 games. His last game produced 10.7 points.
Where does Chris Bell rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Chris Bell ranks WR83 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Chris Bell worth rostering in fantasy football?
Mostly not: Chris Bell is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 15% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Chris Bell's fantasy football role?
Chris Bell is the Dolphins' starting WR, with Jalen Tolbert behind him. He is averaging 3.7 targets a game, on 56% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Chris Bell's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Chris Bell's next three games are Week 4 at the Vikings (13th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral), Week 5 vs. the Bengals (21st in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral) and Week 7 at the Jets (22nd in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral). Zero of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Chris Bell been in fantasy football this season?
Chris Bell 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 5.5 points around his 4.7-point average.
What is Chris Bell's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Chris Bell's floor has been 0.0 PPR points (Week 2, WR145) and his ceiling 10.7 (Week 3, WR41). His median week has been 3.5 points. See Bell's full game log.
Chris Bell 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Miami DolphinsHe hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.
Receiving
- Rec
- 5
- Yards
- 92
- TD
- 0
- Targets
- 11
18.4 Y/R45.5% Catch %
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 14.2
- Pos rank
- WR83
10.7 Best Week 3 vs KC0.0 Worst Week 2 @ SF
Advanced Receiving Stats
Bell has a 11.8% target share this season.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||
| Yards per target | 9.2 | 58th |
| Fantasy points per target | 0.92 | 44th |
| YAC per reception | 7.4 | 91st |
| Catch rate | 50.0% | 17th |
| Usage | ||
| Target share | 11.8% | 33rd |
| Snap share | 54.7% | 22nd |
| Air-yards share | 20.7% | 48th |
| Red-zone targets | 0 | 0th |
| Style | ||
| Average depth of target | 18.0 | 94th |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 102 qualified WRs. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Profile: Bell gets few red-zone targets and plays a part-time share of snaps.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 3.7 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
4.7
Fantasy PPG
3.7
Targets/g
31
Rec yds/g
Chris Bell career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 11 | 5 | 92 | 0 | 0 | 14.2 | 4.7 | — |
| Career | 3 | 11 | 5 | 92 | 0 | 0 | 14.2 | 4.7 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
4.7
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
Bell has averaged 4.7 fantasy points per game over 3 games and 1 season.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Bell's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 92Rec yards2026
- 14.2Fantasy pts2026
- 92Career rec yds2026–2026
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Chris Bell Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Chris Bell have in 2026?
Chris Bell has 14.2 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 4.7 per game across 3 games. That total ranks WR83 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Chris Bell have this season?
Chris Bell has 92 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 5 catches and 11 targets. His high was 67 yards, in Week 3 against the Chiefs.
How many receptions does Chris Bell have this season?
Chris Bell has 5 receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 1.7 a game, on 11 targets. His high was 4 catches, in Week 3 against the Chiefs.
How many targets does Chris Bell have this season?
Chris Bell has drawn 11 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 3.7 a game, and caught 45% of them. His high was 8 targets, in Week 3 against the Chiefs.
How many receiving touchdowns does Chris Bell have this season?
Chris Bell has no receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Chris Bell averaging?
Chris Bell is averaging 30.7 receiving yards per game in 2026, 92 yards across 3 games.
How many yards per reception is Chris Bell averaging?
Chris Bell is averaging 18.4 yards per reception in 2026, 92 yards on 5 catches.
How many games has Chris Bell played in 2026?
Chris Bell has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What are Chris Bell's career NFL stats?
Across 1 season and 3 games, Chris Bell has 5 catches for 92 yards and no touchdowns, for 14.2 PPR fantasy points (4.7 per game).
How many touchdowns does Chris Bell have in his career?
Chris Bell has no touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 0 receiving, over 3 games.
How many career receiving yards does Chris Bell have?
Chris Bell has 92 career receiving yards over 1 season, on 5 catches.
Chris Bell Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
4.7
Targets/g
3.7
Rec/g
1.7
Rec yds/g
30.7
Yds/rec
18.4
Across 3 games in 2026, Chris Bell has averaged 3.7 targets, 1.7 receptions and 4.7 PPR fantasy points per game. Chris Bell has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0. The best week was Week 3 against KC (10.7 points); the lowest was Week 2 against SF (0.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LV28th | L 13-27 | 3.5 | 2 | 1 | 25 | 0 | 25.0 | WR84 |
Week 1 · LV · L 13-27 · 3.5 pts
How the 3.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | SF24th | L 13-35 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | WR145 |
Week 2 · SF · L 13-35 · 0.0 pts
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| 3 | KC30th | L 10-24 | 10.7 | 8 | 4 | 67 | 0 | 16.8 | WR41 |
Week 3 · KC · L 10-24 · 10.7 pts
How the 10.7 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 WR83 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a WR41 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Kansas City
4/8, 67 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by San Francisco
0/1, 0 yds.
Just 0.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Las Vegas
1/2, 25 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (4.7)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Miami Dolphins vs Minnesota Vikings
View matchup — Miami Dolphins vs Cincinnati Bengals
View matchup — Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets
View matchup — Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots
Chris Bell Game Log FAQ
How did Chris Bell do in his last game?
Chris Bell scored 10.7 PPR points in Week 3 against the Chiefs, a 24–10 loss, a WR41 finish. He caught 4 of 8 targets for 67 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Chris Bell score in his last game?
Chris Bell scored 10.7 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 against the Chiefs, a WR41 finish for the week. That was 6.0 above his season average of 4.7.
How many receiving yards did Chris Bell have in his last game?
Chris Bell had 67 receiving yards on 4 catches in Week 3 against the Chiefs, from 8 targets.
How many touchdowns did Chris Bell score in his last game?
Chris Bell did not score a touchdown in Week 3 against the Chiefs; his 10.7 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Chris Bell have in his last game?
Chris Bell caught 4 of 8 targets for 67 yards in Week 3 against the Chiefs.
What were Chris Bell's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 at the 49ers, a 35–13 loss, Chris Bell caught 0 of 1 target for 0 yards. That was 0.0 PPR points, a WR145 finish.
What was Chris Bell's best game this season?
Chris Bell's best 2026 game was Week 3 against the Chiefs: 10.7 PPR points, a WR41 finish. He caught 4 of 8 targets for 67 yards.
What was Chris Bell's worst game this season?
Chris Bell's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 2 at the 49ers: 0.0 PPR points, a WR145 finish. He caught 0 of 1 target for 0 yards.
How many games has Chris Bell scored a touchdown in this season?
Chris Bell has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 3 games this season.
Chris Bell Rest-of-Season Outlook
depth WR for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's WR83 at 4.7 PPR points per game.
The main risk is the job itself. He's the listed starter with Jalen Tolbert next on the depth chart, and a benching or an injury would take his value to zero overnight.
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
A third-round investment out of Louisville, Bell arrives in a Miami receiver room that is conspicuously short on dependable target-earners, which is exactly why his long-term path matters. Before tearing his ACL last September, he piled up 72 grabs for 917 yards and six scores across just 11 college games, the production of a big, physical wideout who accelerates well for his frame and punishes defenders after the catch. The knee is the whole story for 2026, and recovery reports lean encouraging, with word that he is tracking ahead of his timeline.
That thin depth chart hands him a real runway once he is whole, and the projections sketch a modest first-year line near 40 catches, 535 yards and a pair of touchdowns. With route polish still developing and Malik Willis steering an uncertain offense, treat him as a forward-looking hold rather than a Week 1 starter. Drafted around pick 207, he belongs on dynasty and keeper rosters, not redraft boards.
What Could Change His Value
The specific things that would move him up or down from here.
Upside
- The scheduleNone of his next four opponents is a top-10 matchup for WRs.Wk 4 MIN, 13thWk 5 CIN, 21stWk 7 NYJ, 22ndWk 8 NE, 15th
Risk
- Job securityJalen Tolbert is next on the depth chart; a benching or injury hands him the job.
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Chris Bell Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Chris Bell's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Chris Bell 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 Chris Bell's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Chris Bell is the WR83 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 Chris Bell's projected role going forward?
Chris Bell is the listed starting WR, with Jalen Tolbert next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will Chris Bell get more targets?
Chris Bell's targets are holding steady: 4.5 a game over his last two games against 3.7 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Chris Bell's fantasy football upside?
Chris Bell's upside: his ceiling this season is 10.7 PPR points (Week 3, WR41).
What could hurt Chris Bell's fantasy value?
Chris Bell's risks: Jalen Tolbert is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Chris Bell's remaining fantasy schedule?
Favorable: of his next seven games, 3 come against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 0 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Chris Bell Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, Fri| Week | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4@ MIN, Oct 4 | — | — | — | Limited | Due Fri |
| Week 3vs KC, Sep 27 | — | — | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Knee | 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
Chris Bell Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Healthy 0 games missed
No injury has cost Bell a game this season.
- 2025
Questionable, surgery Played through
Questionable: Surgery
If Bell Misses Time
Next man up: Jalen Tolbert
Jalen Tolbert is next on the Dolphins depth chart at wide receiver. The targets would likely spread across the offense rather than pass to one player, so he's a waiver add only if Bell misses time.
Who else it affects
His absence would move work to the rest of the offense, and Malik Willis would lose one of his main options.
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Chris Bell Injury FAQ
Is Chris Bell injured?
Yes. As of October 2, 2026, Chris Bell is questionable with a knee injury. He has played every game in 2026. See how the injury changes his rest-of-season value.
Is Chris Bell playing this week?
Chris Bell is questionable for Week 4 at the Vikings on Sunday, October 4. Treat him as a game-time decision. Should you start him?
Did Chris Bell practice today?
Chris Bell was a limited participant in today's practice. His Week 4 report so far: Fri limited.
What injury does Chris Bell have?
Chris Bell has a knee injury and is questionable for Week 4. He has played every game in 2026.
Has Chris Bell missed any games this season?
No. Chris Bell has played in every Dolphins game in 2026, 3 games so far.
What is Chris Bell's injury history?
Chris Bell has 1 logged NFL injury, which did not cost him a regular-season game.
What was Chris Bell's most recent injury?
Chris Bell'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 Chris Bell have any recurring injuries?
No. Chris Bell's one logged injury was, so the record shows no recurring pattern.
Latest Chris Bell News & Updates
Latest Story
Every update on Bell with what it means for your fantasy team. Last update .
Bell struggles vs. Kansas City
4 REC, 67 YDS (8 TGT)
10.7 fantasy points · WR41
Bell caught 4 of 8 targets for 67 yards in the 24–10 loss vs. Kansas City. That was 22% of the team's targets.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 3Sep 27L 10–24 vs KC
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Working on side Thursday (opens in new tab)
Limited in Thursday practice, putting his availability in question.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 3: 10.7 PPR points, a WR41 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Dealing with knee injury (opens in new tab)
Knee injury could limit his availability.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 3: 10.7 PPR points, a WR41 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 2Sep 20L 13–35 @ SF
Fantasy impact: Negative. Bell struggles at San Francisco
0.0 fantasy points · WR145 · 4.7 below his 4.7 average
Bell caught 0 of 1 targets for 0 yards in the 35–13 loss at San Francisco. That was 4% of the team's targets.
Game logWeek 1Sep 13L 13–27 @ LV
Fantasy impact: Negative. Bell struggles at Las Vegas
3.5 fantasy points · WR84 · 1.2 below his 4.7 average
Bell caught 1 of 2 targets for 25 yards in the 27–13 loss at Las Vegas. That was 7% of the team's targets.
Game logPreseasonSeptember
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Gets starter listing on depth chart (opens in new tab)
Earns starting role on the latest depth chart.
Fantasy take: A depth-chart change: his role drives his value, and the Outlook tab has the full picture.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Set to practice without limitations (opens in new tab)
Returns to full participation in practice.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
Dolphins Teammates News
Updates on Bell's quarterback and target competition.
- Malik Willis: Modest numbers even with 77-yard TD (opens in new tab)Malik Willis, QB. 86 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Malik Willis: Uneven performance in team debut (opens in new tab)Malik Willis, QB. 86 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Malik Willis: Idle for Saturday's preseason game (opens in new tab)Malik Willis, QB. 86 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNegative
Around the Dolphins
Team reporting from miamidolphins.com, Dynasty Command.
Chris Bell News FAQ
What is the latest news on Chris Bell?
The latest Bell update, from September 27: Bell struggles vs. Kansas City. Bell caught 4 of 8 targets for 67 yards in the 24–10 loss vs. Kansas City. That was 22% of the team's targets.
How does the latest Chris Bell news affect his fantasy value?
Positively: he scored 10.7 fantasy points, a WR41 finish, 6.0 above his 4.7 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Has Chris Bell's role changed?
The latest depth-chart news on Bell: Gets starter listing on depth chart (September 8). Earns starting role on the latest depth chart.
Chris Bell Bio
Chris Bell is a wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins, where he wears No. 18. Born June 7, 2004, he attended Greenville Christian and played college football at Louisville.
The Miami Dolphins selected Bell in round 3, pick 94, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
In 3 regular-season games since 2026, he has caught 5 passes for 92 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
Miami Dolphins Current team2026–present
Selected in round 3, pick 94, of the 2026 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 2 of 3 games.
College: Louisville
Trades and Team Changes
- DraftedSelected by the Miami Dolphins in round 3, pick 94.
About Chris Bell: Bio FAQ
How old is Chris Bell?
Chris Bell is 22 years old. He was born on June 7, 2004. 2026 is his 1st NFL season.
How tall is Chris Bell?
Chris Bell is 6 feet 2 inches tall (6'2"), listed at 228 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins.
How much does Chris Bell weigh?
Chris Bell weighs 228 pounds, his listed weight on the Miami Dolphins roster. He is listed at 6'2".
What number does Chris Bell wear?
Chris Bell wears number 18 for the Miami Dolphins. He plays wide receiver.
What position does Chris Bell play?
Chris Bell plays wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins, wearing number 18. 2026 is his 1st season in the NFL.
What team does Chris Bell play for?
Chris Bell plays for the Miami Dolphins as a wide receiver. He has been with the Dolphins since 2026.
Where did Chris Bell go to college?
Chris Bell played college football at Louisville, after attending Greenville Christian (MS).
Where is Chris Bell from?
Chris Bell went to high school in Mississippi, at Greenville Christian, before playing college football at Louisville.
When is Chris Bell's birthday?
Chris Bell's birthday is June 7. He was born on June 7, 2004 and is 22 years old.
How long has Chris Bell been in the NFL?
Chris Bell is an NFL rookie in 2026. View his career statistics.
What teams has Chris Bell played for?
Chris Bell has played for the Miami Dolphins. View his career statistics.
What year did Chris Bell enter the NFL?
Chris Bell entered the NFL in 2026. 2026 is his 1st season.