Ja'Lynn Polk headshot
WR Free agent #13 NA

Ja'Lynn Polk Fantasy outlook and stats for 2026

Age
24
Height / weight
6'1", 203 lb
Experience
3rd season

2024 Season

PPR PPG
2.2
Pos rank
WR135
Rostered
-

Ja'Lynn Polk Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis

Producing as

WR136 · Poor

Scoring rate

2.2 PPG

Played

15 games

Role

Depth

Trend

Cooling

Role Direction

Season average against the last four games played.
UsageSeasonLast 4Change
Target Share (Team)8.4%2.9%-65%
Targets/G2.20.8-66%
Team Pass Att/Gteam25.031.0+24%

Should You Start or Roster Ja'Lynn Polk?

The rookie tape was rough by any measure. Across 14 games in 2024, Polk ran just 234 routes, drew 33 targets and reeled in only 12 of them for 87 yards and two scores. A 36.4% catch rate, a -0.6 EPA per play and a 27.3% success rate all point the same direction, and his 0.37 yards per route run ranked among the worst at the position. Four drops on 16 catchable balls didn't help the trust.

A shoulder injury wiped out his second year before a trade sent him from New England to New Orleans, where he gets a clean slate but no guaranteed role. ADP sits near pick 390, deep into draft-and-stash territory. Until he carves out snaps and proves the hands have improved, he's a watch-list flier rather than anything you draft with intent. Monitor the depth chart in camp; the talent is there, the production hasn't been.

Career Fantasy Stats by Season

SeasonTeamGPTgtRecRec ydsRec TDFPTSPPGFinish
2024NE15331287232.72.2WR129
Career15331287232.72.2
All 1 seasons and advanced stats

Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability

Polk is listed na.

Outlook

A shoulder injury wiped out his second year before a trade sent him from New England to New Orleans, where he gets a clean slate but no guaranteed role. ADP sits near pick 390, deep into draft-and-stash territory. Until he carves out snaps and proves the hands have improved, he's a watch-list flier rather than anything you draft with intent. Full outlook

Injury status

NA

WRs like Ja'Lynn Polk

WR130Jalen BrooksCardinals2.6 PPGWR132Jahan DotsonFalcons2.5 PPGWR135K.J. OsbornTitans2.3 PPG
WR136You are hereJa'Lynn PolkFree agent2.2 PPG
WR137Mason TiptonSaints2.2 PPGWR139Tylan WallaceBrowns2.1 PPGWR140Cody WhiteRaiders2.1 PPG

Ja'Lynn Polk 2024 Stats

Touchdowns accounted for 37% of his fantasy production, so his weekly output leaned on volume more than scoring.

Receptions
12
33 Targets
Rec yards
87
7.3 Y/R
Rec TD
2
Catch %
36.4%
Rushing
0 · 0 TD
1 Att · 0.0 Y/C

Fantasy (PPR)

Fantasy points
32.7
Position rank
WR129

9.2 Best Week 2 SEA0.0 Worst Week 17 LAC

See these stats game by game

Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season

2.2

Fantasy PPG

WR136

Fantasy finish

2.2

Targets/g

6

Rec yds/g

Ja'Lynn Polk career stats by season

SeasonGPTgtRecRec ydsRec TDRush ydsFPTSPPGFinish
2024153312872032.72.2WR129
Career153312872032.72.2-

What His Career Numbers Say

2.2

Career PPG

15 games over 1 season

39%

Availability

Share of team games he played

0%

Top-24 weeks

Share of his games as a top-24 WR

By the StatChasers staff. Updated .

Polk has averaged 2.2 fantasy points per game over 15 games and 1 season, without a top-12 finish.

Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Polk's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.

Career highs

  • 87Rec yards2024
  • 2Rec TD2024
  • 32.7Fantasy pts2024 · WR129
  • 87Career rec yds2024–2024

WRs like Ja'Lynn Polk

WR130Jalen BrooksCardinals2.6 PPGWR132Jahan DotsonFalcons2.5 PPGWR135K.J. OsbornTitans2.3 PPG
WR136You are hereJa'Lynn PolkFree agent2.2 PPG
WR137Mason TiptonSaints2.2 PPGWR139Tylan WallaceBrowns2.1 PPGWR140Cody WhiteRaiders2.1 PPG

Ja'Lynn Polk Stats FAQ

What are Ja'Lynn Polk's career NFL stats?

Across 1 season and 15 games, Ja'Lynn Polk has 12 catches for 87 yards and 2 touchdowns, for 32.7 PPR fantasy points (2.2 per game).

How many touchdowns does Ja'Lynn Polk have in his career?

Ja'Lynn Polk has 2 touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 2 receiving, over 15 games.

How many career receiving yards does Ja'Lynn Polk have?

Ja'Lynn Polk has 87 career receiving yards over 1 season, on 12 catches.

Stats are official NFL regular-season data processed by StatChasers. Fantasy points use full PPR scoring: 1 point per reception, 1 per 25 passing yards, 4 per passing TD, −1 per interception, 1 per 10 rushing or receiving yards and 6 per rushing or receiving TD. Two-point conversions and lost fumbles count as Sleeper scores them.

Ja'Lynn Polk Game Log 2024

Games played

15

FPTS/G (PPR)

2.2

Targets/g

2.2

Rec/g

0.8

Rec yds/g

5.8

Yds/rec

7.3

Across 15 games in 2024, Ja'Lynn Polk has averaged 2.2 targets, 0.8 receptions and 2.2 PPR fantasy points per game. Ja'Lynn Polk has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0. The best week was Week 2 against SEA (9.2 points); the lowest was Week 7 against JAX (0.0).

WkOppResultFPTSTGTRECREC YDSREC TDYPRCARRUSH YDSRUSH TDFinish
1CIN27thW 16-101.611606.0000WR100

Week 1 · CIN · W 16-10 · 1.6 pts

Weekly finish
WR100 · Bust week
Vs. season average
-0.6 pts
Matchup
CIN ranked 27th in points allowed to WR that season
Offensive snaps
35
Target share
340.0%

How the 1.6 points scored (PPR)

  • Receptions1 rec+1.0
  • Receiving yards6 yds+0.6
2SEA13thL 20-239.2321216.0100WR36

Week 2 · SEA · L 20-23 · 9.2 pts

Weekly finish
WR36 · WR3 week
Vs. season average
+7.0 pts
Matchup
SEA ranked 13th in points allowed to WR that season
Offensive snaps
41
Target share
1300.0%

How the 9.2 points scored (PPR)

  • Receptions2 rec+2.0
  • Receiving yards12 yds+1.2
  • Receiving TD1 TD+6.0
3NYJ29thL 3-243.3221306.5000WR91

Week 3 · NYJ · L 3-24 · 3.3 pts

Weekly finish
WR91 · Bust week
Vs. season average
+1.1 pts
Matchup
NYJ ranked 29th in points allowed to WR that season
Offensive snaps
26
Target share
1000.0%

How the 3.3 points scored (PPR)

  • Receptions2 rec+2.0
  • Receiving yards13 yds+1.3
4SF28thL 13-306.07330010.0000WR65

Week 4 · SF · L 13-30 · 6.0 pts

Weekly finish
WR65 · Bust week
Vs. season average
+3.8 pts
Matchup
SF ranked 28th in points allowed to WR that season
Offensive snaps
53
Target share
2590.0%

How the 6.0 points scored (PPR)

  • Receptions3 rec+3.0
  • Receiving yards30 yds+3.0
5MIA30thL 10-152.36113013.0000WR84

Week 5 · MIA · L 10-15 · 2.3 pts

Weekly finish
WR84 · Bust week
Vs. season average
+0.1 pts
Matchup
MIA ranked 30th in points allowed to WR that season
Offensive snaps
60
Target share
2610.0%

How the 2.3 points scored (PPR)

  • Receptions1 rec+1.0
  • Receiving yards13 yds+1.3
6HOU22ndL 21-411.441404.0000WR98

Week 6 · HOU · L 21-41 · 1.4 pts

Weekly finish
WR98 · Bust week
Vs. season average
-0.8 pts
Matchup
HOU ranked 22nd in points allowed to WR that season
Offensive snaps
43
Target share
1380.0%

How the 1.4 points scored (PPR)

  • Receptions1 rec+1.0
  • Receiving yards4 yds+0.4
7JAX9thL 16-320.03000-000WR142

Week 7 · JAX · L 16-32 · 0.0 pts

Weekly finish
WR142 · Bust week
Vs. season average
-2.2 pts
Matchup
JAX ranked 9th in points allowed to WR that season
Offensive snaps
34
Target share
910.0%
8Did not play
9TEN31stL 17-200.01000-000WR139

Week 9 · TEN · L 17-20 · 0.0 pts

Weekly finish
WR139 · Bust week
Vs. season average
-2.2 pts
Matchup
TEN ranked 31st in points allowed to WR that season
Offensive snaps
9
Target share
280.0%
10CHI32ndW 19-37.211212.0000WR48

Week 10 · CHI · W 19-3 · 7.2 pts

Weekly finish
WR48 · Bust week
Vs. season average
+5.0 pts
Matchup
CHI ranked 32nd in points allowed to WR that season
Offensive snaps
26
Target share
450.0%

How the 7.2 points scored (PPR)

  • Receptions1 rec+1.0
  • Receiving yards2 yds+0.2
  • Receiving TD1 TD+6.0
11LAR11thL 22-280.00000-000WR135

Week 11 · LAR · L 22-28 · 0.0 pts

Weekly finish
WR135 · Bust week
Vs. season average
-2.2 pts
Matchup
LAR ranked 11th in points allowed to WR that season
Offensive snaps
31
12MIA30thL 15-341.721707.0000WR88

Week 12 · MIA · L 15-34 · 1.7 pts

Weekly finish
WR88 · Bust week
Vs. season average
-0.5 pts
Matchup
MIA ranked 30th in points allowed to WR that season
Offensive snaps
23
Target share
630.0%

How the 1.7 points scored (PPR)

  • Receptions1 rec+1.0
  • Receiving yards7 yds+0.7
13IND19thL 24-250.01000-000WR149

Week 13 · IND · L 24-25 · 0.0 pts

Weekly finish
WR149 · Bust week
Vs. season average
-2.2 pts
Matchup
IND ranked 19th in points allowed to WR that season
Offensive snaps
20
Target share
420.0%
14Bye week
15ARI20thL 17-300.01000-000WR149

Week 15 · ARI · L 17-30 · 0.0 pts

Weekly finish
WR149 · Bust week
Vs. season average
-2.2 pts
Matchup
ARI ranked 20th in points allowed to WR that season
Offensive snaps
20
Target share
370.0%
16BUF18thL 21-240.00000-000WR143

Week 16 · BUF · L 21-24 · 0.0 pts

Weekly finish
WR143 · Bust week
Vs. season average
-2.2 pts
Matchup
BUF ranked 18th in points allowed to WR that season
Offensive snaps
3
17LAC15thL 7-400.01000-000WR149

Week 17 · LAC · L 7-40 · 0.0 pts

Weekly finish
WR149 · Bust week
Vs. season average
-2.2 pts
Matchup
LAC ranked 15th in points allowed to WR that season
Offensive snaps
12
Target share
380.0%
18Did not play

Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2024: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.

Where His Weeks Finished

One WR2 week and 14 busts. For a wide receiver ranked WR135 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a WR36 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.

WR1 range (top 24)WR2 range (25–36)Bench range (37+)

Wk 1 WR100 · Wk 2 WR36 · Wk 3 WR91 · Wk 4 WR65 · Wk 5 WR84 · Wk 6 WR98 · Wk 7 WR142 · Wk 9 WR139 · Wk 10 WR48 · Wk 11 WR135 · Wk 12 WR88 · Wk 13 WR149 · Wk 15 WR149 · Wk 16 WR143 · Wk 17 WR149

Game-by-Game Breakdown

Week 17, Dec 28
vs Chargers
L 7–40

Shut down by the Chargers

0/1, 0 yds.

Just 0.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.

0.0WR149
Week 16, Dec 22
@ Bills
L 21–24

Shut down by Buffalo

0/0, 0 yds.

A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.

0.0WR143
Week 15, Dec 15
@ Cardinals
L 17–30

Shut down by Arizona

0/1, 0 yds.

Just 0.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.

0.0WR149
Week 13, Dec 1
vs Colts
L 24–25

Shut down by Indianapolis

0/1, 0 yds.

Just 0.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.

0.0WR149
Week 12, Nov 24
@ Dolphins
L 15–34

Shut down by Miami

1/2, 7 yds.

A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.

1.7WR88
Week 11, Nov 17
vs Rams
L 22–28

Shut down by the Rams

0/0, 0 yds.

A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.

0.0WR135
Week 10, Nov 10
@ Bears
W 19–3

Held in check by Chicago

1/1, 2 yds, 1 TD.

The touchdown kept it from being a total loss, but this is his floor when the offense can't sustain drives. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.

7.2WR48
Week 9, Nov 3
@ Titans
L 17–20

Shut down by Tennessee

0/1, 0 yds.

Just 0.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.

0.0WR139
Week 7, Oct 20
@ Jaguars
L 16–32

Shut down by Jacksonville

0/3, 0 yds.

Just 0.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.

0.0WR142
Week 6, Oct 13
vs Texans
L 21–41

Shut down by Houston

1/4, 4 yds.

Just 1.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.

1.4WR98
Week 5, Oct 6
vs Dolphins
L 10–15

Shut down by Miami

1/6, 13 yds.

A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his current season average.

2.3WR84
Week 4, Sep 29
@ 49ers
L 13–30

Shut down by San Francisco

3/7, 30 yds.

A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.

6.0WR65
Week 3, Sep 19
@ Jets
L 3–24

Shut down by the Jets

2/2, 13 yds.

A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.

3.3WR91
Week 2, Sep 15
vs Seahawks
L 20–23

Steady in a loss vs. Seattle

2/3, 12 yds, 1 TD. 1 carry, 0 rush yds.

A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.

9.2WR36
Week 1, Sep 8
@ Bengals
W 16–10

Held in check by Cincinnati

1/1, 6 yds.

A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.

1.6WR100

Fantasy Points By Week

90W1W2W17Week 1 vs CIN: 1.6 ptsWeek 2 vs SEA: 9.2 ptsWeek 3 vs NYJ: 3.3 ptsWeek 4 vs SF: 6.0 ptsWeek 5 vs MIA: 2.3 ptsWeek 6 vs HOU: 1.4 ptsWeek 7 vs JAX: 0.0 ptsWeek 9 vs TEN: 0.0 ptsWeek 10 vs CHI: 7.2 ptsWeek 11 vs LAR: 0.0 ptsWeek 12 vs MIA: 1.7 ptsWeek 13 vs IND: 0.0 ptsWeek 15 vs ARI: 0.0 ptsWeek 16 vs BUF: 0.0 ptsWeek 17 vs LAC: 0.0 pts
  • Weekly points
  • Season average (2.2)

Last Five Games

FPTS/G (PPR)

0.3

Weeks 12–17

High

1.7

Low

0.0

Targets/g

1.0

Rec/g

0.2

WRs like Ja'Lynn Polk

WR130Jalen BrooksCardinals2.6 PPGWR132Jahan DotsonFalcons2.5 PPGWR135K.J. OsbornTitans2.3 PPG
WR136You are hereJa'Lynn PolkFree agent2.2 PPG
WR137Mason TiptonSaints2.2 PPGWR139Tylan WallaceBrowns2.1 PPGWR140Cody WhiteRaiders2.1 PPG

Our 2026 Preseason Outlook

By the StatChasers staff. Published .

The rookie tape was rough by any measure. Across 14 games in 2024, Polk ran just 234 routes, drew 33 targets and reeled in only 12 of them for 87 yards and two scores. A 36.4% catch rate, a -0.6 EPA per play and a 27.3% success rate all point the same direction, and his 0.37 yards per route run ranked among the worst at the position. Four drops on 16 catchable balls didn't help the trust.

A shoulder injury wiped out his second year before a trade sent him from New England to New Orleans, where he gets a clean slate but no guaranteed role. ADP sits near pick 390, deep into draft-and-stash territory. Until he carves out snaps and proves the hands have improved, he's a watch-list flier rather than anything you draft with intent. Monitor the depth chart in camp; the talent is there, the production hasn't been.

What Drives His Outlook

His 2024 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

Moderate
6.6%target share
1st95th of 142142nd

Downfield role

Moderate
10.3%air-yards share
1st80th of 142142nd

Efficiency

Weak
0.37yards per route run
1st137th of 142142nd
Average depth of target
12.0
Drop rate
12.1%
Red-zone targets
4
Route participation
40.4%
YAC per reception
1.1

What Could Change His Value

Risk

  • Weak efficiency0.37 yards per route run, 137th of 142 WRs in 2024.
  • DropsA 12.1% drop rate in 2024.
Weighing Polk against another receiver on your roster?Compare them in Redraft Command

WRs like Ja'Lynn Polk

WR130Jalen BrooksCardinals2.6 PPGWR132Jahan DotsonFalcons2.5 PPGWR135K.J. OsbornTitans2.3 PPG
WR136You are hereJa'Lynn PolkFree agent2.2 PPG
WR137Mason TiptonSaints2.2 PPGWR139Tylan WallaceBrowns2.1 PPGWR140Cody WhiteRaiders2.1 PPG

Ja'Lynn Polk Fantasy Outlook FAQ

What could hurt Ja'Lynn Polk's fantasy value?

Ja'Lynn Polk's risks: his efficiency (0.37 yards per route run, 137th of 142 WRs in 2024) limits his scoring. See his injury status and history.

Ja'Lynn Polk Bio

Ja'Lynn Polk is a wide receiver who played 1 NFL season (2024) for the New England Patriots and New Orleans Saints. Born April 11, 2002, in Lufkin, TX, he attended Lufkin and played college football at Texas Tech and then Washington.

The New England Patriots selected Polk in round 2, pick 37, of the 2024 NFL Draft. He was traded to the New England Patriots on April 26, 2024. He was traded to the New Orleans Saints on September 13, 2025. Since then, Polk played for the New Orleans Saints (2025–2026).

In 15 regular-season games from 2024, he caught 12 passes for 87 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Career Timeline

2 stops with 2 teams in 3 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.

NE2024 New England Patriots
87rec yds, 12 rec, 2 TD · 15 games
Saints2025–2026 New Orleans Saints
0games played
Regular-season receiving stats with each team.

What happened at each stop

Most recent first.

  1. New Orleans Saints2025–2026

    Acquired in a trade with the New England Patriots on September 13, 2025. Listed on the 2025–2026 roster; no regular-season stats recorded.

  2. New England Patriots2024

    Selected in round 2, pick 37, of the 2024 NFL Draft. He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 12 of 15 games.

  3. College: Texas Tech, Washington

Transactions

  1. RetiredRetired from the NFL.
  2. TradedTraded by the New England Patriots to the New Orleans Saints for a 2027 sixth-round pick.
  3. Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the New England Patriots.
  4. Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the New England Patriots.
  5. SignedSigned his four-year rookie contract with the New England Patriots.
  6. TradedTraded by the Los Angeles Chargers to the New England Patriots for WR Ladd McConkey and CB Tarheeb Still.
  7. DraftedSelected by the New England Patriots in round 2, pick 37.

WRs like Ja'Lynn Polk

WR130Jalen BrooksCardinals2.6 PPGWR132Jahan DotsonFalcons2.5 PPGWR135K.J. OsbornTitans2.3 PPG
WR136You are hereJa'Lynn PolkFree agent2.2 PPG
WR137Mason TiptonSaints2.2 PPGWR139Tylan WallaceBrowns2.1 PPGWR140Cody WhiteRaiders2.1 PPG

About Ja'Lynn Polk: Bio FAQ

How old is Ja'Lynn Polk?

Ja'Lynn Polk is 24 years old. He was born on April 11, 2002. 2026 is his 3rd NFL season.

How tall is Ja'Lynn Polk?

Ja'Lynn Polk is 6 feet 1 inch tall (6'1"), listed at 203 pounds, and plays wide receiver.

How much does Ja'Lynn Polk weigh?

Ja'Lynn Polk weighs 203 pounds, his listed weight. He is listed at 6'1".

What position does Ja'Lynn Polk play?

Ja'Lynn Polk plays wide receiver, wearing number 13. 2026 is his 3rd season in the NFL.

Where did Ja'Lynn Polk go to college?

Ja'Lynn Polk played college football at Washington, after attending Lufkin (TX).

Where is Ja'Lynn Polk from?

Ja'Lynn Polk went to high school in Texas, at Lufkin, before playing college football at Washington.

When is Ja'Lynn Polk's birthday?

Ja'Lynn Polk's birthday is April 11. He was born on April 11, 2002 and is 24 years old.

How long has Ja'Lynn Polk been in the NFL?

2026 is Ja'Lynn Polk's 3rd NFL season; he entered the league in 2024. View his career statistics.

What teams has Ja'Lynn Polk played for?

Ja'Lynn Polk has played for the New England Patriots and New Orleans Saints. View his career statistics.

What year did Ja'Lynn Polk enter the NFL?

Ja'Lynn Polk entered the NFL in 2024. 2026 is his 3rd season.