Malik McClain Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 23
- Height / weight
- 6'4", 195 lb
- Experience
- Rookie
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 0.0
- Pos rank
- WR178
- Rostered
- —
Week 4 at Bears, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 25th vs. WRs, tough
Malik McClain Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
0.0 PPG
Played
1 game
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Malik McClain's 2026 Season, Week by Week
1 game played: one bust. The next four matchups are a tough stretch ahead.
- Week 1, Win,at TEN,—,Did not play
- Week 2, Loss,vs GB,—,Did not play
- Week 3, Loss,at DET,0.0,WR154
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,at CHI,ToughBears vs. WRs
- Week 5, Oct 11,vs CLE,NeutralBrowns vs. WRs
- Week 6, Oct 18,at NE,NeutralPatriots vs. WRs
- Week 7, Oct 25,vs MIA,ToughDolphins 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 Malik McClain?
McClain is averaging 0.0 PPR points per game through 1 game, with 0 catches for 0 yards and 0 TD on 0 targets. That ranks WR178, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
His quarterback has been Geno Smith.
His one game so far was a WR154 finish at the Lions. One favorable matchup is ahead: the Bills (7th vs. WRs) in Week 10.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where McClain ranks among all WRs in Redraft Command.
Malik McClain 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | @ Lions | L 24–31 | 0.0 | WR154 |
| Total | 0–1 | 0.0 | WR178 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NYJ | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — |
| Career | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Injury status
Active, no designation
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Malik McClain Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Malik McClain in Week 4?
Malik McClain is depth in most leagues for Week 4 at the Bears, as the WR178 in PPR total points this season (0.0 a game). The Bears rank 25th in PPR points allowed to WRs, a tough matchup. Get the start/sit call for McClain.
How many fantasy points is Malik McClain averaging in 2026?
Malik McClain is averaging 0.0 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 0.0 points across 1 game. His last game produced 0.0 points.
Where does Malik McClain rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Malik McClain ranks WR178 in PPR total points in 2026, through 1 game. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Malik McClain worth rostering in fantasy football?
Mostly not: Malik McClain is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues.
What is Malik McClain's fantasy football role?
Malik McClain is WR2 on the Jets depth chart. He is averaging 0.0 targets a game, on 27% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Malik McClain's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Malik McClain's next three games are Week 4 at the Bears (25th in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough), Week 5 vs. the Browns (11th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral) and Week 6 at the Patriots (15th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral). Zero of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
Malik McClain 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · New York Jets
Receiving
- Rec
- 0
- Yards
- 0
- TD
- 0
- Targets
- 0
— Y/R— Catch %
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 0.0
- Pos rank
- WR178
0.0 Best Week 3 @ DET
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
0.0
Fantasy PPG
0.0
Targets/g
0
Rec yds/g
Malik McClain career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — |
| Career | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
0.0
Career PPG
1 game over 1 season
33%
Availability
Share of team games he played
0%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 WR
McClain has averaged 0.0 fantasy points per game over 1 game and 1 season.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see McClain's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 0.0Fantasy pts2026
- 0Career rec yds2026–2026
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Malik McClain Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Malik McClain have in 2026?
Malik McClain has 0.0 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 0.0 per game across 1 game. That total ranks WR178 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Malik McClain have this season?
Malik McClain has 0 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on no catches and no targets.
How many receptions does Malik McClain have this season?
Malik McClain has no receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 0.0 a game, on no targets.
How many targets does Malik McClain have this season?
Malik McClain has drawn no targets in 2026 through Week 4, 0.0 a game, and caught 0% of them.
How many receiving touchdowns does Malik McClain have this season?
Malik McClain has no receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Malik McClain averaging?
Malik McClain is averaging 0.0 receiving yards per game in 2026, 0 yards across 1 game.
How many games has Malik McClain played in 2026?
Malik McClain has played 1 game in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What are Malik McClain's career NFL stats?
Across 1 season and 1 game, Malik McClain has 0 catches for 0 yards and no touchdowns, for 0.0 PPR fantasy points (0.0 per game).
How many touchdowns does Malik McClain have in his career?
Malik McClain has no touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 0 receiving, over 1 game.
How many career receiving yards does Malik McClain have?
Malik McClain has 0 career receiving yards over 1 season, on 0 catches.
Malik McClain Game Log 2026
Games played
1
FPTS/G (PPR)
0.0
Targets/g
0.0
Rec/g
0.0
Rec yds/g
0.0
Yds/rec
0.0
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 2 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 3 | DET4th | L 24-31 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | WR154 |
Week 3 · DET · L 24-31 · 0.0 pts
| |||||||||
Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
One game in: a WR154 finish. Check back after a few weeks for a real range.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Detroit
0/0, 0 yds.
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — New York Jets vs Chicago Bears
View matchup — New York Jets vs Cleveland Browns
View matchup — New York Jets vs New England Patriots
View matchup — New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins
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Malik McClain Game Log FAQ
How did Malik McClain do in his last game?
Malik McClain scored 0.0 PPR points in Week 3 at the Lions, a 31–24 loss, a WR154 finish. He caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Malik McClain score in his last game?
Malik McClain scored 0.0 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 at the Lions, a WR154 finish for the week.
How many receiving yards did Malik McClain have in his last game?
Malik McClain had 0 receiving yards on no catches in Week 3 at the Lions, from no targets.
How many touchdowns did Malik McClain score in his last game?
Malik McClain did not score a touchdown in Week 3 at the Lions; his 0.0 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Malik McClain have in his last game?
Malik McClain caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards in Week 3 at the Lions.
How many games has Malik McClain scored a touchdown in this season?
Malik McClain has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 1 game this season.
Malik McClain Rest-of-Season Outlook
depth WR for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
Our Take After Week 4
Through 1 game he's WR178 at 0.0 PPR points per game.
He's WR2 on the depth chart, so his value depends on the players ahead of him.
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- The scheduleNone of his next four opponents is a top-10 matchup for WRs.Wk 4 CHI, 25thWk 5 CLE, 11thWk 6 NE, 15thWk 7 MIA, 28th
Risk
- RoleHe's WR2 on the depth chart.
- Tough matchupsThe Bears in Week 4 (25th) and the Dolphins in Week 7 (28th) are among the stingiest defenses against WRs.
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Malik McClain Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Malik McClain's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Malik McClain 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 Malik McClain's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Malik McClain is the WR178 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 Malik McClain's projected role going forward?
Malik McClain is WR2 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs an injury or a change ahead of him.
What is Malik McClain's fantasy football upside?
Malik McClain's upside: his ceiling this season is 0.0 PPR points (Week 3, WR154).
What could hurt Malik McClain's fantasy value?
Malik McClain's risks: the Bears in Week 4 and the Dolphins in Week 7 are tough matchups. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Malik McClain's remaining fantasy schedule?
Difficult: of his next seven games, 1 comes against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 4 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Latest Malik McClain News & Updates
McClain struggles at Detroit
0 REC, 0 YDS (0 TGT)
0.0 fantasy points · WR154
McClain caught 0 of 0 targets for 0 yards in the 31–24 loss at Detroit.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
No updates yet this season.
Jets Teammates News
Updates on McClain's quarterback and target competition.
- Adonai Mitchell: Sidelined again Thursday (opens in new tab)Adonai Mitchell, WR. 15 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Garrett Wilson: Scores in Week 2 loss (opens in new tab)Garrett Wilson, WR. 27 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Garrett Wilson: Leading receiver in Week 1 win (opens in new tab)Garrett Wilson, WR. 27 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Geno Smith: Perfect on lone drive Friday (opens in new tab)Geno Smith, QB. 102 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Garrett Wilson: One catch in first action with Smith (opens in new tab)Garrett Wilson, WR. 27 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Geno Smith: On track to face Steelers on Friday (opens in new tab)Geno Smith, QB. 102 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the Jets
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Malik McClain News FAQ
What is the latest news on Malik McClain?
The latest McClain update, from September 27: McClain struggles at Detroit. McClain caught 0 of 0 targets for 0 yards in the 31–24 loss at Detroit.
How does the latest Malik McClain news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: he scored 0.0 fantasy points, a WR154 finish. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Malik McClain Bio
Malik McClain is a wide receiver for the New York Jets, wearing number 84. Born on October 8, 2002, McClain attended IMG Academy (FL) and played college football at Arizona State. McClain has played for the New York Jets.
Career Timeline
- CollegeArizona State
- 2026–
New York JetsCurrent team1 season
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About Malik McClain: Bio FAQ
How old is Malik McClain?
Malik McClain is 23 years old. He was born on October 8, 2002. 2026 is his 1st NFL season.
How tall is Malik McClain?
Malik McClain is 6 feet 4 inches tall (6'4"), listed at 195 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the New York Jets.
How much does Malik McClain weigh?
Malik McClain weighs 195 pounds, his listed weight on the New York Jets roster. He is listed at 6'4".
What number does Malik McClain wear?
Malik McClain wears number 84 for the New York Jets. He plays wide receiver.
What position does Malik McClain play?
Malik McClain plays wide receiver for the New York Jets, wearing number 84. 2026 is his 1st season in the NFL.
What team does Malik McClain play for?
Malik McClain plays for the New York Jets as a wide receiver. He has been with the Jets since 2026.
Where did Malik McClain go to college?
Malik McClain played college football at Arizona State, after attending IMG Academy (FL).
Where is Malik McClain from?
Malik McClain went to high school in Florida, at IMG Academy, before playing college football at Arizona State.
When is Malik McClain's birthday?
Malik McClain's birthday is October 8. He was born on October 8, 2002 and is 23 years old.
How long has Malik McClain been in the NFL?
Malik McClain is an NFL rookie in 2026. View his career statistics.
What teams has Malik McClain played for?
Malik McClain has played for the New York Jets. View his career statistics.
What year did Malik McClain enter the NFL?
Malik McClain entered the NFL in 2026. 2026 is his 1st season.