Brayden Willis Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 26
- Height / weight
- 6'4", 240 lb
- Experience
- 4th season
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 0.0
- Pos rank
- TE101
- Rostered
- —
Week 4 vs. Broncos, Sun Oct 4, 4:25 PM ET 13th vs. TEs, neutral
Brayden Willis Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
0.0 PPG
Played
2 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Brayden Willis's 2026 Season, Week by Week
2 games played: two busts. The next four matchups include one of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 1, Win,@at LAR,—,Did not play
- Week 2, Win,vs MIA,0.0,TE83
- Week 3, Win,vs ARI,0.0,TE79
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,vs DEN,13th pts allowed to TEs,NeutralBroncos vs. TEs
- Week 5, Oct 11,@at SEA,18th pts allowed to TEs,NeutralSeahawks vs. TEs
- Week 6, Oct 19,vs WAS,2nd pts allowed to TEs,FavorableCommanders vs. TEs
- Week 7, Oct 25,@at ATL,12th pts allowed to TEs,NeutralFalcons 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 Brayden Willis?
Willis is averaging 0.0 PPR points per game through 2 games, with 0 catches for 0 yards and 0 TD on 0 targets. That ranks TE101, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
His quarterback has been Brock Purdy.
His best week was TE79 in Week 3 against the Cardinals (0.0 points); his worst, TE83 in Week 2 against the Dolphins (0.0). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Commanders (2nd vs. TEs) in Week 6 and the Raiders (4th vs. TEs) in Week 9.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Willis ranks among all TEs in Redraft Command.
Brayden Willis 2026 Game Log
Full game log with receiving splitsCareer Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — |
| 2025 | SF | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | TE121 |
| 2024 | SF | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | TE120 |
| 2023 | SF | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | TE115 |
| Career | 22 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Injury status
Active, no designation
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Brayden Willis Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Brayden Willis in Week 4?
Brayden Willis is a bench stash in most leagues for Week 4 against the Broncos, as the TE101 in PPR total points this season (0.0 a game). The Broncos rank 13th in PPR points allowed to TEs, a neutral matchup. Get the start/sit call for Willis.
How many fantasy points is Brayden Willis averaging in 2026?
Brayden Willis is averaging 0.0 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 0.0 points across 2 games. His last game produced 0.0 points.
Where does Brayden Willis rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Brayden Willis ranks TE101 in PPR total points in 2026, through 2 games. That makes him a bench stash in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Brayden Willis worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Brayden Willis is a bench stash in TE-premium leagues and waiver-wire material in 12-team and 10-team leagues.
What is Brayden Willis's fantasy football role?
Brayden Willis is TE3 on the 49ers depth chart. He is averaging 0.0 targets a game, on 14% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Brayden Willis's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Brayden Willis's next three games are Week 4 vs. the Broncos (13th in PPR points allowed to TEs, neutral), Week 5 at the Seahawks (18th in PPR points allowed to TEs, neutral) and Week 6 vs. the Commanders (2nd in PPR points allowed to TEs, favorable). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Brayden Willis been in fantasy football this season?
Brayden Willis has finished as a top-12 TE in 0 of his 2 games this season and outside the top 36 in 2. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 0.0 points around his 0.0-point average.
What is Brayden Willis's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Brayden Willis's floor has been 0.0 PPR points (Week 2, TE83) and his ceiling 0.0 (Week 3, TE79). His median week has been 0.0 points. See Willis's full game log.
Brayden Willis 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · San Francisco 49ers
Receiving
- Rec
- 0
- Yards
- 0
- TD
- 0
- Targets
- 0
— Y/R— Catch %
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 0.0
- Pos rank
- TE101
0.0 Best Week 2 vs MIA0.0 Worst Week 3 vs ARI
Advanced Receiving Stats
Willis is an intermediate target (2.0 yards per target last season), with a 0.2% target share this season.
| Stat | 2025 6 games | |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||
| Yards per target | 0.0 | — |
| Fantasy points per target | 0.00 | — |
| Yards per route run | 0.00 | — |
| Catch rate | 0.0% | — |
| Usage | ||
| Target share | 0.2% | — |
| Snap share | 2.8% | — |
| Air-yards share | 0.0% | — |
| Red-zone targets | 0 | — |
| Route participation | 1.1% | — |
| Style | ||
| Average depth of target | 2.0 | — |
Percentiles: 2025 (6 games, weeks 1–17): below the qualifying line, so no percentiles.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 0.0 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
0.0
Fantasy PPG
0.0
Targets/g
0
Rec yds/g
Brayden Willis career stats by season
| Receiving | Rushing | Fantasy | |||||||
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | TE121 |
| 2024 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | TE120 |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | TE115 |
| Career | 22 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
0.0
Career PPG
22 games over 4 seasons
41%
Availability
Share of team games he played
0%
Top-12 weeks
Share of his games as a TE1
0.0
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, low
By the StatChasers staff. Updated .
Willis has averaged 0.0 fantasy points per game over 22 games and 4 seasons, without a top-12 finish.
So far in 2026 he is at 0.0 per game, level with 2025. His volume has held at about 0.0 targets a game, so the output has too. His quarterback this season has been Brock Purdy.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Willis's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 0.0Fantasy pts2026
- 0Career rec yds2023–2026
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Brayden Willis Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Brayden Willis have in 2026?
Brayden Willis has 0.0 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 0.0 per game across 2 games. That total ranks TE101 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Brayden Willis have this season?
Brayden Willis has 0 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on no catches and no targets.
How many receptions does Brayden Willis have this season?
Brayden Willis has no receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 0.0 a game, on no targets.
How many targets does Brayden Willis have this season?
Brayden Willis has drawn no targets in 2026 through Week 4, 0.0 a game, and caught 0% of them.
How many receiving touchdowns does Brayden Willis have this season?
Brayden Willis has no receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Brayden Willis averaging?
Brayden Willis is averaging 0.0 receiving yards per game in 2026, 0 yards across 2 games.
How many games has Brayden Willis played in 2026?
Brayden Willis has played 2 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Brayden Willis's stats last season?
In 2025, Brayden Willis caught 0 of 1 target for 0 yards and no touchdowns in 6 games. That was 0.0 PPR points (0.0 per game), a TE121 finish.
What are Brayden Willis's career NFL stats?
Across 4 seasons and 22 games, Brayden Willis has 0 catches for 0 yards and no touchdowns, for 0.0 PPR fantasy points (0.0 per game).
How many touchdowns does Brayden Willis have in his career?
Brayden Willis has no touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 0 receiving, over 22 games.
How many career receiving yards does Brayden Willis have?
Brayden Willis has 0 career receiving yards over 4 seasons, on 0 catches.
Brayden Willis Game Log 2026
Games played
2
FPTS/G (PPR)
0.0
Targets/g
0.0
Rec/g
0.0
Rec yds/g
0.0
Yds/rec
0.0
Across 2 games in 2026, Brayden Willis has averaged 0.0 targets, 0.0 receptions and 0.0 PPR fantasy points per game. Brayden Willis has finished as a top-12 TE in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0.
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 2 | MIA5th | W 35-13 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | TE83 |
Week 2 · MIA · W 35-13 · 0.0 pts
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| 3 | ARI6th | W 36-30 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | TE79 |
Week 3 · ARI · W 36-30 · 0.0 pts
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to TEs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
All two weeks outside the top 24. For a tight end ranked TE101 overall, he's been one of the steadier options at the position, never worse than TE83.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Held in check by Arizona
0/0, 0 yds.
Held in check by Miami
0/0, 0 yds.
Upcoming Matchups
Week 4
Next
vsDENHome vs Denver Broncos
13thvs TE
Neutral matchup
Sun · Oct 4 · 4:25 PM ET
View matchup — San Francisco 49ers vs Denver Broncos→Week 5
@SEAAway at Seattle Seahawks
18thvs TE
Neutral matchup
Sun · Oct 11 · 4:25 PM ET
View matchup — San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks→Week 6
vsWASHome vs Washington Commanders
2ndvs TE
Favorable matchup
Mon · Oct 19 · 8:15 PM ET
View matchup — San Francisco 49ers vs Washington Commanders→Week 7
@ATLAway at Atlanta Falcons
12thvs TE
Neutral matchup
Sun · Oct 25 · 1:00 PM ET
View matchup — San Francisco 49ers vs Atlanta Falcons→
Matchup rank is fantasy points allowed to TEs, in PPR: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest. Measured through Week 4.
Brayden Willis Game Log 2025
Games played
6
FPTS/G (PPR)
0.0
Targets/g
0.2
Rec/g
0.0
Rec yds/g
0.0
Yds/rec
0.0
Across 6 games in 2025, Brayden Willis has averaged 0.2 targets, 0.0 receptions and 0.0 PPR fantasy points per game. Brayden Willis has finished as a top-12 TE in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0.
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 2 | NO21st | W 26-21 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | TE80 |
Week 2 · NO · W 26-21 · 0.0 pts
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| 3 | ARI4th | W 16-15 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | TE84 |
Week 3 · ARI · W 16-15 · 0.0 pts
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| 4 | JAX7th | L 21-26 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | TE87 |
Week 4 · JAX · L 21-26 · 0.0 pts
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| 5 | LAR19th | W 26-23 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | TE77 |
Week 5 · LAR · W 26-23 · 0.0 pts
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| 6 | TB8th | L 19-30 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | TE85 |
Week 6 · TB · L 19-30 · 0.0 pts
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| 7 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 8 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 9 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 10 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 11 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 12 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 13 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 14 | Bye week | ||||||||
| 15 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 16 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 17 | CHI15th | W 42-38 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | TE83 |
Week 17 · CHI · W 42-38 · 0.0 pts
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| 18 | Did not play | ||||||||
Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to TEs across 2025: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
All six weeks outside the top 24. His weeks clustered in a range you could plan around, between TE77 and TE87.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Season summary, updated .
Held in check by Chicago
0/0, 0 yds.
Shut down by Tampa Bay
0/0, 0 yds.
Held in check by the Rams
0/0, 0 yds.
Shut down by Jacksonville
0/0, 0 yds.
Held in check by Arizona
0/0, 0 yds.
Held in check by New Orleans
0/1, 0 yds.
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Brayden Willis Game Log FAQ
How did Brayden Willis do in his last game?
Brayden Willis scored 0.0 PPR points in Week 3 against the Cardinals, a 36–30 win, a TE79 finish. He caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Brayden Willis score in his last game?
Brayden Willis scored 0.0 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 against the Cardinals, a TE79 finish for the week. That was right at his season average of 0.0.
How many receiving yards did Brayden Willis have in his last game?
Brayden Willis had 0 receiving yards on no catches in Week 3 against the Cardinals, from no targets.
How many touchdowns did Brayden Willis score in his last game?
Brayden Willis did not score a touchdown in Week 3 against the Cardinals; his 0.0 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Brayden Willis have in his last game?
Brayden Willis caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards in Week 3 against the Cardinals.
What were Brayden Willis's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 against the Dolphins, a 35–13 win, Brayden Willis caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards. That was 0.0 PPR points, a TE83 finish.
What was Brayden Willis's best game this season?
Brayden Willis's best 2026 game was Week 2 against the Dolphins: 0.0 PPR points, a TE83 finish. He caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards.
What was Brayden Willis's worst game this season?
Brayden Willis's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 3 against the Cardinals: 0.0 PPR points, a TE79 finish. He caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards.
How many games has Brayden Willis scored a touchdown in this season?
Brayden Willis has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 2 games this season.
Can I see Brayden Willis's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Willis's weekly results from any season from 2023 through 2025.
Brayden Willis Rest-of-Season Outlook
depth TE for deep leagues only
TE101 through Week 4 · 0.0 PPG
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished TE132 last season at 0.0 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 2 games he's TE101 at 0.0 PPR points per game, against 0.0 over 6 games last season (TE132). The role is producing the same fantasy output two years running.
He's TE3 on the depth chart, so his value depends on the players ahead of him.
The next favorable matchup is the Commanders in Week 6 (2nd against TEs).
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft spotThe Commanders in Week 6 is a top-10 matchup for TEs.Wk 4 DEN, 13thWk 5 SEA, 18thWk 6 WAS, 2ndWk 7 ATL, 12th
Risk
- RoleHe's TE3 on the depth chart.
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Brayden Willis Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Brayden Willis's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Brayden Willis projects as a depth TE for deep leagues only for the rest of the 2026 season: a bench stash in TE-premium leagues and waiver-wire material in 12-team and 10-team leagues. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Brayden Willis's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Brayden Willis is the TE101 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in depth TE territory, waiver-wire material in 12-team leagues.
What is Brayden Willis's projected role going forward?
Brayden Willis is TE3 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs an injury or a change ahead of him.
What is Brayden Willis's fantasy football upside?
Brayden Willis's upside: his ceiling this season is 0.0 PPR points (Week 2, TE83) and the Commanders in Week 6 is a top-10 matchup for TEs.
How difficult is Brayden Willis's remaining fantasy schedule?
Favorable: of his next seven games, 3 come against a top-10 matchup for TEs and 1 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Latest Brayden Willis News & Updates
Willis struggles vs. Arizona
Game recapStatChasers box score
0 REC, 0 YDS (0 TGT)
0.0 fantasy points · TE79
Willis caught 0 of 0 targets for 0 yards in the 36–30 win vs. Arizona.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 20W 35–13 vs MIA
Fantasy impact: Negative. Willis struggles vs. Miami
0.0 fantasy points · TE83 · right at his 0.0 average
Willis caught 0 of 0 targets for 0 yards in the 35–13 win vs. Miami.
Game log →
No updates of this type yet this season.
49ers Teammates News
Updates on Willis's quarterback and target competition.
- Mike Evans: Suited up for Friday's practice (opens in new tab)Mike Evans, WR. 16 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Mike Evans: Remains sidelined at practice (opens in new tab)Mike Evans, WR. 16 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Mike Evans: Working on side field Thursday (opens in new tab)Mike Evans, WR. 16 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Mike Evans: Day-to-day with rib strain (opens in new tab)Mike Evans, WR. 16 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandPositive
- Mike Evans: Another DNP on Thursday (opens in new tab)Mike Evans, WR. 16 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandPositive
- Mike Evans: On track to practice, play Week 3 (opens in new tab)Mike Evans, WR. 16 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the 49ers
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Brayden Willis News FAQ
What is the latest news on Brayden Willis?
The latest Willis update, from September 27: Willis struggles vs. Arizona. Willis caught 0 of 0 targets for 0 yards in the 36–30 win vs. Arizona.
How does the latest Brayden Willis news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: he scored 0.0 fantasy points, a TE79 finish, right at his 0.0 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Brayden Willis Bio
Brayden Willis is a tight end for the San Francisco 49ers, where he wears No. 9. Born November 11, 1999, in Dallas, TX, he attended Martin and played college football at Oklahoma.
The San Francisco 49ers selected Willis in round 7, pick 247, of the 2023 NFL Draft.
In 22 regular-season games since 2023, he has caught 0 passes for 0 yards and 0 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 4 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
San Francisco 49ers Current team2023–present
Selected in round 7, pick 247, of the 2023 NFL Draft. He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 23 of 25 games.
College: Oklahoma
Trades and Team Changes
- DraftedSelected by the San Francisco 49ers in round 7, pick 247.
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About Brayden Willis: Bio FAQ
How old is Brayden Willis?
Brayden Willis is 26 years old. He was born on November 11, 1999. 2026 is his 4th NFL season.
How tall is Brayden Willis?
Brayden Willis is 6 feet 4 inches tall (6'4"), listed at 240 pounds, and plays tight end for the San Francisco 49ers.
How much does Brayden Willis weigh?
Brayden Willis weighs 240 pounds, his listed weight on the San Francisco 49ers roster. He is listed at 6'4".
What number does Brayden Willis wear?
Brayden Willis wears number 9 for the San Francisco 49ers. He plays tight end.
What position does Brayden Willis play?
Brayden Willis plays tight end for the San Francisco 49ers, wearing number 9. 2026 is his 4th season in the NFL.
What team does Brayden Willis play for?
Brayden Willis plays for the San Francisco 49ers as a tight end. He has been with the 49ers since 2023.
Where did Brayden Willis go to college?
Brayden Willis played college football at Oklahoma, after attending Martin (TX).
Where is Brayden Willis from?
Brayden Willis went to high school in Texas, at Martin, before playing college football at Oklahoma.
When is Brayden Willis's birthday?
Brayden Willis's birthday is November 11. He was born on November 11, 1999 and is 26 years old.
How long has Brayden Willis been in the NFL?
2026 is Brayden Willis's 4th NFL season; he entered the league in 2023. View his career statistics.
What teams has Brayden Willis played for?
Brayden Willis has played for the San Francisco 49ers. View his career statistics.
What year did Brayden Willis enter the NFL?
Brayden Willis entered the NFL in 2023. 2026 is his 4th season.
