Malachi Fields Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 23
- Height / weight
- 6'4", 222 lb
- Experience
- Rookie
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 4.5
- Pos rank
- WR86
- Rostered
- 16%
Week 4 vs. Cardinals, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 4th vs. WRs, favorable
Malachi Fields Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
4.5 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Malachi Fields's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: three busts. The next four matchups include three of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 1, Win,vs DAL,4.5,WR77
- Week 2, Loss,at LAR,5.0,WR73
- Week 3, Win,vs TEN,3.9,WR85
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,vs ARI,FavorableCardinals vs. WRs
- Week 5, Oct 11,at WAS,FavorableCommanders vs. WRs
- Week 6, Oct 18,vs NO,ToughSaints vs. WRs
- Week 7, Oct 25,at HOU,FavorableTexans 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 Malachi Fields?
Fields is averaging 4.5 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 6 catches for 74 yards and 0 TD on 12 targets. That ranks WR86, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
His yards per target (6.2) is in the 27th percentile among WRs, the best of his efficiency marks; his target share (14.6%) is the weakest, in the 8th. His quarterback has been Jameis Winston.
His best week was WR73 in Week 2 at the Rams (5.0 points); his worst, WR85 in Week 3 against the Titans (3.9). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Cardinals (4th vs. WRs) in Week 4 and the Commanders (1st vs. WRs) in Week 5.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Fields ranks among all WRs in Redraft Command.
What's Driving His Production
Percentile vs. every WR with at least 12 targets in 2026. The line marks the league median.
Target share
14.6%8th percentile, near the bottom
Yards per target
6.227th percentile, below average
Catch rate
50.0%11th percentile, near the bottom
Fantasy points per target
1.1215th percentile, near the bottom
Malachi Fields 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs Cowboys | W 28–20 | 4.5 | WR77 |
| 2 | @ Rams | L 6–28 | 5.0 | WR73 |
| 3 | vs Titans | W 12–7 | 3.9 | WR85 |
| Total | 2–1 | 13.4 | WR86 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NYG | 3 | 12 | 6 | 74 | 0 | 13.4 | 4.5 | — |
| Career | 3 | 12 | 6 | 74 | 0 | 13.4 | 4.5 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
The size profile gives Fields a contested-catch and red-zone path if he climbs the depth chart, but Nabers commands a massive target share that caps everyone behind him. With no production to model, he is a role- and upside-based dynasty stash rather than a 2026 contributor. Monitor camp for any sign he leapfrogs the veterans, but in redraft he is a waiver-wire name only, worth a bench spot solely in the deepest leagues. Behind him on the depth chart: Charlie Jones. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
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Malachi Fields Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Malachi Fields in Week 4?
Malachi Fields is depth in most leagues for Week 4 against the Cardinals, as the WR86 in PPR total points this season (4.5 a game). The Cardinals rank 4th in PPR points allowed to WRs, a favorable matchup. Get the start/sit call for Fields.
How many fantasy points is Malachi Fields averaging in 2026?
Malachi Fields is averaging 4.5 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 13.4 points across 3 games. His last game produced 3.9 points.
Where does Malachi Fields rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Malachi Fields ranks WR86 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Malachi Fields worth rostering in fantasy football?
Mostly not: Malachi Fields is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 16% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Malachi Fields's fantasy football role?
Malachi Fields is the Giants' starting WR, with Charlie Jones behind him. He is averaging 4.0 targets a game, on 74% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Malachi Fields's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Malachi Fields's next three games are Week 4 vs. the Cardinals (4th in PPR points allowed to WRs, favorable), Week 5 at the Commanders (1st in PPR points allowed to WRs, favorable) and Week 6 vs. the Saints (24th in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough). Two of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Malachi Fields been in fantasy football this season?
Malachi Fields 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 0.6 points around his 4.5-point average.
What is Malachi Fields's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Malachi Fields's floor has been 3.9 PPR points (Week 3, WR85) and his ceiling 5.0 (Week 2, WR73). His median week has been 4.5 points. See Fields's full game log.
Malachi Fields 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · New York GiantsHe hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.
Receiving
- Rec
- 6
- Yards
- 74
- TD
- 0
- Targets
- 12
12.3 Y/R50.0% Catch %
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 13.4
- Pos rank
- WR86
5.0 Best Week 2 @ LAR3.9 Worst Week 3 vs TEN
Advanced Receiving Stats
Fields has a 14.6% target share this season.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||
| Yards per target | 6.2 | 26th |
| Fantasy points per target | 0.62 | 21st |
| YAC per reception | 4.8 | 69th |
| Catch rate | 50.0% | 17th |
| Usage | ||
| Target share | 14.6% | 45th |
| Snap share | 74.0% | 60th |
| Air-yards share | 29.5% | 71st |
| Red-zone targets | 0 | 0th |
| Style | ||
| Average depth of target | 17.8 | 93rd |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 102 qualified WRs. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Profile: Fields commands air yards, but gets few red-zone targets and scores little per target.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 4.0 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
4.5
Fantasy PPG
4.0
Targets/g
25
Rec yds/g
Malachi Fields career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 12 | 6 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 13.4 | 4.5 | — |
| Career | 3 | 12 | 6 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 13.4 | 4.5 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
4.5
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
Fields has averaged 4.5 fantasy points per game over 3 games and 1 season.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Fields's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 74Rec yards2026
- 13.4Fantasy pts2026
- 74Career rec yds2026–2026
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Malachi Fields Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Malachi Fields have in 2026?
Malachi Fields has 13.4 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 4.5 per game across 3 games. That total ranks WR86 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Malachi Fields have this season?
Malachi Fields has 74 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 6 catches and 12 targets. His high was 30 yards, in Week 2 at the Rams.
How many receptions does Malachi Fields have this season?
Malachi Fields has 6 receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 2.0 a game, on 12 targets. His high was 2 catches, in Week 1 against the Cowboys.
How many targets does Malachi Fields have this season?
Malachi Fields has drawn 12 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 4.0 a game, and caught 50% of them. His high was 6 targets, in Week 2 at the Rams.
How many receiving touchdowns does Malachi Fields have this season?
Malachi Fields has no receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Malachi Fields averaging?
Malachi Fields is averaging 24.7 receiving yards per game in 2026, 74 yards across 3 games.
How many yards per reception is Malachi Fields averaging?
Malachi Fields is averaging 12.3 yards per reception in 2026, 74 yards on 6 catches.
How many games has Malachi Fields played in 2026?
Malachi Fields has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What are Malachi Fields's career NFL stats?
Across 1 season and 3 games, Malachi Fields has 6 catches for 74 yards and no touchdowns, for 13.4 PPR fantasy points (4.5 per game).
How many touchdowns does Malachi Fields have in his career?
Malachi Fields has no touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 0 receiving, over 3 games.
How many career receiving yards does Malachi Fields have?
Malachi Fields has 74 career receiving yards over 1 season, on 6 catches.
Malachi Fields Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
4.5
Targets/g
4.0
Rec/g
2.0
Rec yds/g
24.7
Yds/rec
12.3
Across 3 games in 2026, Malachi Fields has averaged 4.0 targets, 2.0 receptions and 4.5 PPR fantasy points per game. Malachi Fields 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 LAR (5.0 points); the lowest was Week 3 against TEN (3.9).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DAL25th | W 28-20 | 4.5 | 4 | 2 | 25 | 0 | 12.5 | WR77 |
Week 1 · DAL · W 28-20 · 4.5 pts
How the 4.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | LAR21st | L 6-28 | 5.0 | 6 | 2 | 30 | 0 | 15.0 | WR73 |
Week 2 · LAR · L 6-28 · 5.0 pts
How the 5.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | TEN16th | W 12-7 | 3.9 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 0 | 9.5 | WR85 |
Week 3 · TEN · W 12-7 · 3.9 pts
How the 3.9 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 WR86 overall, his weeks cluster in a range you can plan around, between WR73 and WR85.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Held in check by Tennessee
2/2, 19 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by the Rams
2/6, 30 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Dallas
2/4, 25 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his current season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (4.5)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — New York Giants vs Arizona Cardinals
View matchup — New York Giants vs Washington Commanders
View matchup — New York Giants vs New Orleans Saints
View matchup — New York Giants vs Houston Texans
Malachi Fields Game Log FAQ
How did Malachi Fields do in his last game?
Malachi Fields scored 3.9 PPR points in Week 3 against the Titans, a 12–7 win, a WR85 finish. He caught 2 of 2 targets for 19 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Malachi Fields score in his last game?
Malachi Fields scored 3.9 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 against the Titans, a WR85 finish for the week. That was 0.6 below his season average of 4.5.
How many receiving yards did Malachi Fields have in his last game?
Malachi Fields had 19 receiving yards on 2 catches in Week 3 against the Titans, from 2 targets.
How many touchdowns did Malachi Fields score in his last game?
Malachi Fields did not score a touchdown in Week 3 against the Titans; his 3.9 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Malachi Fields have in his last game?
Malachi Fields caught 2 of 2 targets for 19 yards in Week 3 against the Titans.
What were Malachi Fields's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 at the Rams, a 28–6 loss, Malachi Fields caught 2 of 6 targets for 30 yards. That was 5.0 PPR points, a WR73 finish.
What was Malachi Fields's best game this season?
Malachi Fields's best 2026 game was Week 2 at the Rams: 5.0 PPR points, a WR73 finish. He caught 2 of 6 targets for 30 yards.
What was Malachi Fields's worst game this season?
Malachi Fields's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 3 against the Titans: 3.9 PPR points, a WR85 finish. He caught 2 of 2 targets for 19 yards.
How many games has Malachi Fields scored a touchdown in this season?
Malachi Fields has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 3 games this season.
Malachi Fields Rest-of-Season Outlook
depth WR for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's WR86 at 4.5 PPR points per game.
The main risk is the job itself. He's the listed starter with Charlie Jones next on the depth chart, and a benching or an injury would take his value to zero overnight.
The next favorable matchups are the Cardinals in Week 4 (4th against WRs) and the Commanders in Week 5 (1st against WRs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Fields joins the Giants as a developmental outside receiver with no NFL advanced stats yet, and the depth chart is the key data point. He projects as the No. 2 on the left side behind star Malik Nabers, but the broader room is crowded with Darius Slayton, Darnell Mooney, slot work going to Calvin Austin, plus veterans Odell Beckham and Jalin Hyatt competing for snaps. Tight ends Isaiah Likely and Theo Johnson further compress the target tree in a Jaxson Dart-led offense.
The size profile gives Fields a contested-catch and red-zone path if he climbs the depth chart, but Nabers commands a massive target share that caps everyone behind him. With no production to model, he is a role- and upside-based dynasty stash rather than a 2026 contributor. Monitor camp for any sign he leapfrogs the veterans, but in redraft he is a waiver-wire name only, worth a bench spot solely in the deepest leagues.
What Could Change His Value
The specific things that would move him up or down from here.
Upside
- A soft stretchThe Cardinals in Week 4 and the Commanders in Week 5 are top-10 matchups for WRs.Wk 4 ARI, 4thWk 5 WAS, 1stWk 6 NO, 24thWk 7 HOU, 5th
Risk
- Job securityCharlie Jones is next on the depth chart; a benching or injury hands him the job.
- A tough matchupThe Saints in Week 6 (24th) is among the stingiest defenses against WRs.
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Malachi Fields Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Malachi Fields's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Malachi Fields 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 Malachi Fields's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Malachi Fields is the WR86 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 Malachi Fields's projected role going forward?
Malachi Fields is the listed starting WR, with Charlie Jones next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will Malachi Fields get more targets?
Malachi Fields's targets are holding steady: 4.0 a game over his last two games against 4.0 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Malachi Fields's fantasy football upside?
Malachi Fields's upside: his ceiling this season is 5.0 PPR points (Week 2, WR73) and the Cardinals in Week 4 and the Commanders in Week 5 are top-10 matchups for WRs.
What could hurt Malachi Fields's fantasy value?
Malachi Fields's risks: Charlie Jones is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt and the Saints in Week 6 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Malachi Fields's remaining fantasy schedule?
Favorable: of his next seven games, 4 come against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 1 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Latest Malachi Fields News & Updates
Latest Story
Every update on Fields with what it means for your fantasy team. Last update .
Fields struggles vs. Tennessee
2 REC, 19 YDS (2 TGT)
3.9 fantasy points · WR85
Fields caught 2 of 2 targets for 19 yards in the 12–7 win vs. Tennessee. That was 10% of the team's targets.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 21L 6–28 @ LAR
Fantasy impact: Negative. Fields struggles at Los Angeles
5.0 fantasy points · WR73 · 0.5 above his 4.5 average
Fields caught 2 of 6 targets for 30 yards in the 28–6 loss at Los Angeles. That was 19% of the team's targets.
Game logWeek 1Sep 13W 28–20 vs DAL
Fantasy impact: Negative. Fields struggles vs. Dallas
4.5 fantasy points · WR77 · right at his 4.5 average
Fields caught 2 of 4 targets for 25 yards in the 28–20 win vs. Dallas. That was 14% of the team's targets.
Game log
No updates of this type yet this season.
Giants Teammates News
Updates on Fields's quarterback and target competition.
- Jameis Winston: Retaining starting job (opens in new tab)Jameis Winston, QB. 49 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Malik Nabers: Limited at Wednesday's practice (opens in new tab)Malik Nabers, WR. 19 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Jameis Winston: Extended starting opportunity awaits (opens in new tab)Jameis Winston, QB. 49 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Isaiah Likely: Solid despite Dart injury (opens in new tab)Isaiah Likely, TE. 23 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandPositive
- Jameis Winston: Forgettable effort in emergency duty (opens in new tab)Jameis Winston, QB. 49 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Malik Nabers: Major downturn in Week 2 loss (opens in new tab)Malik Nabers, WR. 19 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the Giants
Team reporting from giants.com, Dynasty Command.
Malachi Fields News FAQ
What is the latest news on Malachi Fields?
The latest Fields update, from September 27: Fields struggles vs. Tennessee. Fields caught 2 of 2 targets for 19 yards in the 12–7 win vs. Tennessee. That was 10% of the team's targets.
How does the latest Malachi Fields news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: he scored 3.9 fantasy points, a WR85 finish, 0.6 below his 4.5 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Malachi Fields Bio
Malachi Fields is a wide receiver for the New York Giants, where he wears No. 88. Born August 26, 2003, he attended Monticello and played college football at Virginia and then Notre Dame.
The New York Giants selected Fields in round 3, pick 74, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
In 3 regular-season games since 2026, he has caught 6 passes for 74 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
New York Giants Current team2026–present
Selected in round 3, pick 74, of the 2026 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 3 of 3 games.
College: Virginia, Notre Dame
Transactions
- SignedSigned with the New York Giants.
- DraftedSelected by the New York Giants in round 3, pick 74.
About Malachi Fields: Bio FAQ
How old is Malachi Fields?
Malachi Fields is 23 years old. He was born on August 26, 2003. 2026 is his 1st NFL season.
How tall is Malachi Fields?
Malachi Fields is 6 feet 4 inches tall (6'4"), listed at 222 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the New York Giants.
How much does Malachi Fields weigh?
Malachi Fields weighs 222 pounds, his listed weight on the New York Giants roster. He is listed at 6'4".
What number does Malachi Fields wear?
Malachi Fields wears number 88 for the New York Giants. He plays wide receiver.
What position does Malachi Fields play?
Malachi Fields plays wide receiver for the New York Giants, wearing number 88. 2026 is his 1st season in the NFL.
What team does Malachi Fields play for?
Malachi Fields plays for the New York Giants as a wide receiver. He has been with the Giants since 2026.
Where did Malachi Fields go to college?
Malachi Fields played college football at Notre Dame, after attending Monticello (VA).
Where is Malachi Fields from?
Malachi Fields went to high school in Virginia, at Monticello, before playing college football at Notre Dame.
When is Malachi Fields's birthday?
Malachi Fields's birthday is August 26. He was born on August 26, 2003 and is 23 years old.
How long has Malachi Fields been in the NFL?
Malachi Fields is an NFL rookie in 2026. View his career statistics.
What teams has Malachi Fields played for?
Malachi Fields has played for the New York Giants. View his career statistics.
What year did Malachi Fields enter the NFL?
Malachi Fields entered the NFL in 2026. 2026 is his 1st season.