Cody Hardy Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 5 start/sit for 2026
- Height / weight
- 6'5", 265 lb
- Experience
- Rookie
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- -
- Pos rank
- -
- Rostered
- -
Week 5 vs. Browns, Sun Oct 11, 1:00 PM ET 10th vs. TEs, favorable
Cody Hardy's 2026 Season, Week by Week
The next four matchups include three of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 2, Loss,vs GB,-,Did not play
- Week 3, Loss,at DET,-,Did not play
- Week 4, Loss,at CHI,-,Did not play
- Up next. Week 5, Oct 11,vs CLE,FavorableBrowns vs. TEs
- Week 6, Oct 18,at NE,ToughPatriots vs. TEs
- Week 7, Oct 25,vs MIA,FavorableDolphins vs. TEs
- Week 8, Nov 1,vs LV,FavorableRaiders 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 Cody Hardy?
Hardy enters 2026 as a roster long-shot in New Orleans, rostered in essentially zero leagues and going undrafted across formats. At 6-foot-5 and 271 pounds out of NC State, he fits the classic blocking-first body type teams stash at the back of a depth chart, and there is no established production or projected workload to build a case around. Until he carves out snaps, he is a name to monitor rather than a player to target.
The path forward is purely about opportunity. With no measurable receiving role, no draft capital invested in him as a fantasy asset, and a logjam ahead of him on the tight end depth chart, any value would have to come from injuries or a training-camp surprise. For now he belongs on deep dynasty watch lists only, and redraft managers can comfortably leave him on the wire.
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
The path forward is purely about opportunity. With no measurable receiving role, no draft capital invested in him as a fantasy asset, and a logjam ahead of him on the tight end depth chart, any value would have to come from injuries or a training-camp surprise. For now he belongs on deep dynasty watch lists only, and redraft managers can comfortably leave him on the wire. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
Cody Hardy Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Cody Hardy in Week 5?
Cody Hardy plays Week 5 against the Browns. The Browns rank 10th in PPR points allowed to TEs, a favorable matchup. Get the start/sit call for Hardy.
What are Cody Hardy's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Cody Hardy's next three games are Week 5 vs. the Browns (10th in PPR points allowed to TEs, favorable), Week 6 at the Patriots (32nd in PPR points allowed to TEs, tough) and Week 7 vs. the Dolphins (4th in PPR points allowed to TEs, favorable). Two of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
Our 2026 Preseason Outlook
Hardy enters 2026 as a roster long-shot in New Orleans, rostered in essentially zero leagues and going undrafted across formats. At 6-foot-5 and 271 pounds out of NC State, he fits the classic blocking-first body type teams stash at the back of a depth chart, and there is no established production or projected workload to build a case around. Until he carves out snaps, he is a name to monitor rather than a player to target.
The path forward is purely about opportunity. With no measurable receiving role, no draft capital invested in him as a fantasy asset, and a logjam ahead of him on the tight end depth chart, any value would have to come from injuries or a training-camp surprise. For now he belongs on deep dynasty watch lists only, and redraft managers can comfortably leave him on the wire.
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft stretchThe Browns in Week 5 and the Dolphins in Week 7 are top-10 matchups for TEs.Wk 5 CLE, 10thWk 6 NE, 32ndWk 7 MIA, 4thWk 8 LV, 9th
Risk
- A tough matchupThe Patriots in Week 6 (32nd) is among the stingiest defenses against TEs.
Cody Hardy Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Cody Hardy's fantasy football upside?
Cody Hardy's upside: the Browns in Week 5 and the Dolphins in Week 7 are top-10 matchups for TEs.
What could hurt Cody Hardy's fantasy value?
Cody Hardy's risks: the Patriots in Week 6 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Cody Hardy's remaining fantasy schedule?
Favorable: of his next seven games, 4 come against a top-10 matchup for TEs and 3 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Latest Cody Hardy News & Updates
Fantasy-relevant news, game recaps and role changes
Season Timeline
Week 4Oct 4L 12–23 @ CHI
PendingRecap pending · analysis updating
Week 3Sep 27L 24–31 @ DET
PendingRecap pending · analysis updating
Week 2Sep 20L 17–20 vs GB
PendingRecap pending · analysis updating
Week 1Sep 13W 23–10 @ TEN
PendingRecap pending · analysis updating
No updates of this type yet this season.
Around the Jets
Cody Hardy Bio
Cody Hardy is a tight end for the New York Jets, wearing number 88. Hardy attended Elon (NC) and played college football at NC State.
About Cody Hardy: Bio FAQ
How tall is Cody Hardy?
Cody Hardy is 6 feet 5 inches tall (6'5"), listed at 265 pounds, and plays tight end for the New York Jets.
How much does Cody Hardy weigh?
Cody Hardy weighs 265 pounds, his listed weight on the New York Jets roster. He is listed at 6'5".
What number does Cody Hardy wear?
Cody Hardy wears number 88 for the New York Jets. He plays tight end.
What position does Cody Hardy play?
Cody Hardy plays tight end for the New York Jets, wearing number 88. 2026 is his 1st season in the NFL.
What team does Cody Hardy play for?
Cody Hardy plays for the New York Jets as a tight end.
Where did Cody Hardy go to college?
Cody Hardy played college football at NC State, after attending Elon (NC).
Where is Cody Hardy from?
Cody Hardy went to high school in North Carolina, at Elon, before playing college football at NC State.
How long has Cody Hardy been in the NFL?
Cody Hardy is an NFL rookie in 2026. View his career statistics.