Brenen Thompson Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 23
- Height / weight
- 5'9", 170 lb
- Experience
- Rookie
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 1.1
- Pos rank
- WR137
- Rostered
- —
Week 4 at Seahawks, Sun Oct 4, 4:25 PM ET 30th vs. WRs, tough
Brenen Thompson Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
1.1 PPG
Played
2 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Brenen Thompson's 2026 Season, Week by Week
2 games played: two busts. The next four matchups are a tough stretch ahead.
- Week 1, Loss,vs ARI,0.0,WR147
- Week 2, Loss,vs LV,2.3,WR94
- Week 3, Loss,at BUF,—,Did not play
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,at SEA,Tough, OutSeahawks vs. WRs
- Week 5, Oct 11,vs DEN,ToughBroncos vs. WRs
- Week 6, Oct 18,at KC,ToughChiefs vs. WRs
- Week 7,Bye,No game
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to WRs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Brenen Thompson?
Thompson is averaging 1.1 PPR points per game through 2 games, with 1 catches for 13 yards and 0 TD on 3 targets. That ranks WR137, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
He has caught 33.3% of his targets at 4.3 yards per target. His quarterback has been Justin Herbert.
His best week was WR94 in Week 2 against the Raiders (2.3 points); his worst, WR147 in Week 1 against the Cardinals (0.0). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Texans (5th vs. WRs) in Week 9 and the Ravens (6th vs. WRs) in Week 10.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Thompson ranks among all WRs in Redraft Command.
Brenen Thompson 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 | LAC | 2 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 2.3 | 1.1 | — |
| Career | 2 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 2.3 | 1.1 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Thompson is listed out.
Injury status
Out
Outlook
The path, though, is narrow. McConkey and Johnston own the top two spots, and Thompson must beat out Tre Harris just to claim the No. 3 job. Full outlook
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Brenen Thompson Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Brenen Thompson in Week 4?
No: Brenen Thompson is listed as out for Week 4 at the Seahawks, so he should sit. Get the start/sit call for Thompson.
How many fantasy points is Brenen Thompson averaging in 2026?
Brenen Thompson is averaging 1.1 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 2.3 points across 2 games. His last game produced 2.3 points.
Where does Brenen Thompson rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Brenen Thompson ranks WR137 in PPR total points in 2026, through 2 games. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Brenen Thompson worth rostering in fantasy football?
Mostly not: Brenen Thompson is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues.
What is Brenen Thompson's fantasy football role?
Brenen Thompson is WR2 on the Chargers depth chart. He is averaging 1.5 targets a game, on 18% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Brenen Thompson's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Brenen Thompson's next three games are Week 4 at the Seahawks (30th in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough), Week 5 vs. the Broncos (27th in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough) and Week 6 at the Chiefs (32nd in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough). Zero of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Brenen Thompson been in fantasy football this season?
Brenen Thompson has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of his 2 games this season and outside the top 36 in 2. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 1.6 points around his 1.1-point average.
What is Brenen Thompson's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Brenen Thompson's floor has been 0.0 PPR points (Week 1, WR147) and his ceiling 2.3 (Week 2, WR94). His median week has been 1.1 points. See Thompson's full game log.
Brenen Thompson 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Los Angeles ChargersHe hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.
Receiving
- Rec
- 1
- Yards
- 13
- TD
- 0
- Targets
- 3
13.0 Y/R33.3% Catch %
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 2.3
- Pos rank
- WR137
2.3 Best Week 2 vs LV0.0 Worst Week 1 vs ARI
Advanced Receiving Stats
Thompson has a 3.5% target share this season.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||
| Yards per target | 4.3 | — |
| Fantasy points per target | 0.43 | — |
| YAC per reception | 0.0 | — |
| Catch rate | 33.3% | — |
| Usage | ||
| Target share | 3.5% | — |
| Snap share | 18.0% | — |
| Air-yards share | 5.3% | — |
| Red-zone targets | 0 | — |
| Style | ||
| Average depth of target | 14.7 | — |
Percentiles: 2026: below the qualifying line so far, so no percentiles.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 1.5 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
1.1
Fantasy PPG
1.5
Targets/g
7
Rec yds/g
Brenen Thompson career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 2 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 1.1 | — |
| Career | 2 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 1.1 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
1.1
Career PPG
2 games over 1 season
67%
Availability
Share of team games he played
0%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 WR
Thompson has averaged 1.1 fantasy points per game over 2 games and 1 season.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Thompson's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 13Rec yards2026
- 2.3Fantasy pts2026
- 13Career rec yds2026–2026
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How many fantasy points does Brenen Thompson have in 2026?
Brenen Thompson has 2.3 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 1.1 per game across 2 games. That total ranks WR137 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Brenen Thompson have this season?
Brenen Thompson has 13 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 1 catch and 3 targets. His high was 13 yards, in Week 2 against the Raiders.
How many receptions does Brenen Thompson have this season?
Brenen Thompson has 1 reception in 2026 through Week 4, 0.5 a game, on 3 targets. His high was 1 catches, in Week 2 against the Raiders.
How many targets does Brenen Thompson have this season?
Brenen Thompson has drawn 3 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 1.5 a game, and caught 33% of them. His high was 3 targets, in Week 2 against the Raiders.
How many receiving touchdowns does Brenen Thompson have this season?
Brenen Thompson has no receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Brenen Thompson averaging?
Brenen Thompson is averaging 6.5 receiving yards per game in 2026, 13 yards across 2 games.
How many yards per reception is Brenen Thompson averaging?
Brenen Thompson is averaging 13.0 yards per reception in 2026, 13 yards on 1 catch.
How many games has Brenen Thompson played in 2026?
Brenen Thompson has played 2 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What are Brenen Thompson's career NFL stats?
Across 1 season and 2 games, Brenen Thompson has 1 catches for 13 yards and no touchdowns, for 2.3 PPR fantasy points (1.1 per game).
How many touchdowns does Brenen Thompson have in his career?
Brenen Thompson has no touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 0 receiving, over 2 games.
How many career receiving yards does Brenen Thompson have?
Brenen Thompson has 13 career receiving yards over 1 season, on 1 catches.
Brenen Thompson Game Log 2026
Games played
2
FPTS/G (PPR)
1.1
Targets/g
1.5
Rec/g
0.5
Rec yds/g
6.5
Yds/rec
13.0
Across 2 games in 2026, Brenen Thompson has averaged 1.5 targets, 0.5 receptions and 1.1 PPR fantasy points per game. Brenen Thompson 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 LV (2.3 points); the lowest was Week 1 against ARI (0.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARI5th | L 14-26 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | WR147 |
Week 1 · ARI · L 14-26 · 0.0 pts
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| 2 | LV28th | L 14-26 | 2.3 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 13.0 | WR94 |
Week 2 · LV · L 14-26 · 2.3 pts
How the 2.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | Did not play | ||||||||
Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
All two weeks outside the top 36. For a wide receiver ranked WR137 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a WR94 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Las Vegas
1/3, 13 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Arizona
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Los Angeles Chargers vs Seattle Seahawks
View matchup — Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos
View matchup — Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs
View matchup — Los Angeles Chargers vs Los Angeles Rams
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How did Brenen Thompson do in his last game?
Brenen Thompson scored 2.3 PPR points in Week 2 against the Raiders, a 26–14 loss, a WR94 finish. He caught 1 of 3 targets for 13 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Brenen Thompson score in his last game?
Brenen Thompson scored 2.3 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 2 against the Raiders, a WR94 finish for the week. That was 1.1 above his season average of 1.1.
How many receiving yards did Brenen Thompson have in his last game?
Brenen Thompson had 13 receiving yards on 1 catch in Week 2 against the Raiders, from 3 targets.
How many touchdowns did Brenen Thompson score in his last game?
Brenen Thompson did not score a touchdown in Week 2 against the Raiders; his 2.3 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Brenen Thompson have in his last game?
Brenen Thompson caught 1 of 3 targets for 13 yards in Week 2 against the Raiders.
What were Brenen Thompson's stats in Week 1?
In Week 1 against the Cardinals, a 26–14 loss, Brenen Thompson caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards. That was 0.0 PPR points, a WR147 finish.
What was Brenen Thompson's best game this season?
Brenen Thompson's best 2026 game was Week 2 against the Raiders: 2.3 PPR points, a WR94 finish. He caught 1 of 3 targets for 13 yards.
What was Brenen Thompson's worst game this season?
Brenen Thompson's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 1 against the Cardinals: 0.0 PPR points, a WR147 finish. He caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards.
How many games has Brenen Thompson scored a touchdown in this season?
Brenen Thompson has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 2 games this season.
Brenen Thompson Rest-of-Season Outlook
depth WR on the sideline for now
Out, quadriceps.
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
Our Take After Week 4
Through 2 games he's WR137 at 1.1 PPR points per game.
He's out, quadriceps. Until he's back, his value is a bench spot at most.
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
A fourth-round pick out of Mississippi State, Thompson arrives in Los Angeles carrying genuine track speed, having clocked a 4.26 forty at the combine. That gear translated on tape, where he turned 57 grabs into 1,054 yards and six scores last fall. New coordinator Mike McDaniel is reportedly intrigued by the profile, and a low ECR around the 370 range means there is almost no draft-day cost to chasing the upside.
The path, though, is narrow. McConkey and Johnston own the top two spots, and Thompson must beat out Tre Harris just to claim the No. 3 job. At 5'9" and 170 pounds, he projects as a pure field-stretcher who struggles to break tackles and may cede red-zone work. Projections of roughly 10 catches for 121 yards reflect that low-volume reality. Stash him in deep dynasty formats and monitor the camp battle, but he is a bench flier in seasonal leagues.
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- The scheduleNone of his next four opponents is a top-10 matchup for WRs.Wk 4 SEA, 30thWk 5 DEN, 27thWk 6 KC, 32ndWk 8 LAR, 19th
Risk
- InjuryHe's out, quadriceps.
- Tough matchupsThe Seahawks in Week 4 (30th) and the Broncos in Week 5 (27th) are among the stingiest defenses against WRs.
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What is Brenen Thompson's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Brenen Thompson projects as a depth WR on the sideline for now 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 Brenen Thompson's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Brenen Thompson is the WR137 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 Brenen Thompson's projected role going forward?
Brenen Thompson is WR2 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs an injury or a change ahead of him.
What is Brenen Thompson's fantasy football upside?
Brenen Thompson's upside: his ceiling this season is 2.3 PPR points (Week 2, WR94).
What could hurt Brenen Thompson's fantasy value?
Brenen Thompson's risks: he is out, quadriceps and the Seahawks in Week 4 and the Broncos in Week 5 are tough matchups. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Brenen Thompson's remaining fantasy schedule?
Difficult: of his next seven games, 2 come against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 3 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Latest Brenen Thompson News & Updates
Thompson struggles vs. Las Vegas
1 REC, 13 YDS (3 TGT)
2.3 fantasy points · WR94
Thompson caught 1 of 3 targets for 13 yards in the 26–14 loss vs. Las Vegas. That was 12% of the team's targets.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 1Sep 13L 14–26 vs ARI
Fantasy impact: Negative. Thompson struggles vs. Arizona
0.0 fantasy points · WR147 · 1.1 below his 1.1 average
Thompson caught 0 of 0 targets for 0 yards in the 26–14 loss vs. Arizona.
Game log
No updates of this type yet this season.
Chargers Teammates News
Updates on Thompson's quarterback and target competition.
- Justin Herbert: Uneven performance in loss (opens in new tab)Justin Herbert, QB. 88 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Justin Herbert: Game-long struggles in loss (opens in new tab)Justin Herbert, QB. 88 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Justin Herbert: Disappointing in Week 1 loss (opens in new tab)Justin Herbert, QB. 88 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Quentin Johnston: Catches two passes in loss (opens in new tab)Quentin Johnston, WR. 17 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Justin Herbert: Stellar in cameo Thursday (opens in new tab)Justin Herbert, QB. 88 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Quentin Johnston: Idle for Saturday's practice (opens in new tab)Quentin Johnston, WR. 17 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the Chargers
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What is the latest news on Brenen Thompson?
The latest Thompson update, from September 20: Thompson struggles vs. Las Vegas. Thompson caught 1 of 3 targets for 13 yards in the 26–14 loss vs. Las Vegas. That was 12% of the team's targets.
How does the latest Brenen Thompson news affect his fantasy value?
Positively: he scored 2.3 fantasy points, a WR94 finish, 1.1 above his 1.1 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Brenen Thompson Bio
Brenen Thompson is a wide receiver for the Los Angeles Chargers, where he wears No. 89. Born July 25, 2003, he attended Spearman and played college football at Texas and then Mississippi State.
The Los Angeles Chargers selected Thompson in round 4, pick 105, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
In 2 regular-season games since 2026, he has caught 1 passes for 13 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
Los Angeles Chargers Current team2026–present
Selected in round 4, pick 105, of the 2026 NFL Draft. He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 2 of 2 games.
College: Texas, Mississippi State
Trades and Team Changes
- DraftedSelected by the Los Angeles Chargers in round 4, pick 105.
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How old is Brenen Thompson?
Brenen Thompson is 23 years old. He was born on July 25, 2003. 2026 is his 1st NFL season.
How tall is Brenen Thompson?
Brenen Thompson is 5 feet 9 inches tall (5'9"), listed at 170 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the Los Angeles Chargers.
How much does Brenen Thompson weigh?
Brenen Thompson weighs 170 pounds, his listed weight on the Los Angeles Chargers roster. He is listed at 5'9".
What number does Brenen Thompson wear?
Brenen Thompson wears number 89 for the Los Angeles Chargers. He plays wide receiver.
What position does Brenen Thompson play?
Brenen Thompson plays wide receiver for the Los Angeles Chargers, wearing number 89. 2026 is his 1st season in the NFL.
What team does Brenen Thompson play for?
Brenen Thompson plays for the Los Angeles Chargers as a wide receiver. He has been with the Chargers since 2026.
Where did Brenen Thompson go to college?
Brenen Thompson played college football at Mississippi State, after attending Spearman (TX).
Where is Brenen Thompson from?
Brenen Thompson went to high school in Texas, at Spearman, before playing college football at Mississippi State.
When is Brenen Thompson's birthday?
Brenen Thompson's birthday is July 25. He was born on July 25, 2003 and is 23 years old.
How long has Brenen Thompson been in the NFL?
Brenen Thompson is an NFL rookie in 2026. View his career statistics.
What teams has Brenen Thompson played for?
Brenen Thompson has played for the Los Angeles Chargers. View his career statistics.
What year did Brenen Thompson enter the NFL?
Brenen Thompson entered the NFL in 2026. 2026 is his 1st season.