Calvin Austin III
#82 Wide Receiver
27 yrs 5'9", 162 lbs Memphis 5th Season
Fantasy · PPR
2025 Fantasy Season
2025 Regular Season
- 372REC YDS
- 31REC
- 3REC TD
- 12.0YPR
Calvin Austin III Weekly Performance & Upcoming Schedule
Fantasy points by week and his next four matchups.
Upcoming
- Week 10
vs WAS10th vs WROut - Week 11
vs JAX14th vs WRNeutral - Week 12
at IND22nd vs WRNeutral - Week 13
vs SF27th vs WRTough
Rank = PPR points allowed to WRs through Week 9. 1st allows the most. 1st-10th favorable, 23rd-32nd tough.
Calvin Austin III Fantasy Outlook & Efficiency
Austin's profile is built for splash plays, not volume. Across three Pittsburgh seasons he peaked at a 12.6% target share, an 84.8-point campaign, and 548 yards in 2024, then slipped in 2025 to 31 catches on 55 targets for 372 yards and three scores over 14 games. The downfield role is real - 11.0 air yards per target, an 18.4% air-yards share, and a 19.5-yard average depth on his catches - but the efficiency cratered to a 43.6% success rate and minus-0.075 EPA per play, a steep drop from the plus-0.416 he posted the year before.
More on Calvin Austin Iii and the Giants
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- WR rest-of-season rankingsWhere every WR ranks for the rest of 2026Open
- WR strength of scheduleWhich defenses WRs face the rest of the wayOpen
- WR projectionsWeekly and rest-of-season WR projectionsOpen
- Trade value chartWhat every player is worth in a redraft tradeOpen
- Giants usage reportSnap share, targets and touches by playerOpen
- Dynasty WR rankingsLong-term WR values for dynasty leaguesOpen
- Redraft rankings2026 redraft rankings across all positionsOpen
- Dynasty rankingsDynasty Command consensus valuesOpen
WRs Like Calvin Austin III
Nearby wide receivers in 2025 fantasy points per game.
WR74Luke McCaffreyWAS6.4PPG1.9Targets/G25.4Rec Yds/G0.38Rec TD/GWR74, 6.4 PPG, Washington Commanders
WR76Greg DortchBUF6.3PPG2.8Targets/G17.2Rec Yds/G0.25Rec TD/GWR76, 6.3 PPG, Buffalo Bills
BUF
WR77Marvin Mims Jr.DEN6.2PPG3.4Targets/G21.5Rec Yds/G0.07Rec TD/GWR77, 6.2 PPG, Denver Broncos
DEN
WR78Calvin Austin IIINYG6.2PPG3.9Targets/G26.6Rec Yds/G0.21Rec TD/GWR78, 6.2 PPG, New York Giants
WR80Xavier LegetteCAR6.0PPG4.3Targets/G24.2Rec Yds/G0.20Rec TD/GWR80, 6.0 PPG, Carolina Panthers
CAR
WR81Jalen NailorLV5.9PPG3.1Targets/G26.1Rec Yds/G0.24Rec TD/GWR81, 5.9 PPG, Las Vegas Raiders
LV
WR82Tez JohnsonTB5.8PPG2.8Targets/G20.1Rec Yds/G0.31Rec TD/GWR82, 5.8 PPG, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TBCalvin Austin III Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Calvin Austin III in Week 10?
No: Calvin Austin III is on injured reserve for Week 10 against the Commanders, so he should sit. Get the start/sit call for Austin III.
Is Calvin Austin III worth rostering in fantasy football?
Mostly not: Calvin Austin III is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues.
What are Calvin Austin III's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Calvin Austin III's next three games are Week 10 vs. the Commanders (10th in PPR points allowed to WRs, favorable), Week 11 vs. the Jaguars (14th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral) and Week 12 at the Colts (22nd in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
Efficiency
- Yards per route run1.1881st of 116
- Fantasy points per target0.9186th of 116
- YAC per reception4.245th of 116
- Catch rate58.4%82nd of 116
Usage
- Target share10.0%71st of 116
- Route participation50.3%74th of 116
- Air-yards share16.7%59th of 116
- Red-zone targets399th of 116
Style
- Average depth of target10.373rd of 116
Ranks: 2025 (13 games, weeks 1–17) among 116.
| Season | Team | GP | GS | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Y/R | Rec TD | Att | Rush yds | Rush TD | Fum lost | FPTS | PPG | Finish | Top-24 wks | Best wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | PIT | 14 | 7 | 55 | 31 | 372 | 12.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 86.2 | 6.2 | WR78 | 2 | 17.0 |
| 2024 | PIT | 17 | 8 | 58 | 36 | 548 | 15.2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 118.8 | 7.0 | WR69 | 3 | 20.4 |
| 2023 | PIT | 17 | 1 | 30 | 17 | 180 | 10.6 | 1 | 11 | 57 | 1 | 0 | 52.7 | 3.1 | WR109 | 0 | 15.2 |
| Career | 48 | 16 | 143 | 84 | 1,100 | 13.1 | 8 | 11 | 57 | 1 | 1 | 257.7 | 5.4 | - | 5 | 20.4 |
Fantasy impact
Touchdowns accounted for 21% of his fantasy production, so his weekly output leaned on volume more than scoring.
Austin III has not played in 2026; these are his 2025 numbers. Austin III has had 14 appearances (7 starts) in 2025 at 3.9 targets a game: a reserve's workload, so his fantasy value turns on playing time before efficiency.
Reserve role · 14 games · 7 starts
Latest seasonEarlier seasonsCareer avg 5.4WR rank = season finish by total PPR points
- 5.4Career PPG48 games, 3 seasons · PPRFantasy points per game across his career, in full PPR scoring: total points divided by games played.
- 81%Games appeared in48 of 59 team gamesGames he played in (48) out of his teams' regular-season games from 2023 through 2026 Week 9 (59), counting every season since his first game. It measures playing time, not health: games he was available for but did not play still count against it.
- 10%Top-24 weeks5 of 48 ranked weeksWeeks he finished inside the top 24 at WR, as a share of his ranked weeks: a weekly finish, not a season finish.
- 5.7Weekly swingStd. dev. of weekly pointsThe standard deviation of his weekly fantasy points across his career, in points: how far a typical week lands from his average.
What His Career Numbers Say
Austin III has averaged 5.4 fantasy points per game over 48 games and 3 seasons, without a top-12 season finish.
In 2025 he averaged 6.2 per game, down 0.8 from 2024. His volume has held at about 3.9 targets a game, so the change is efficiency and scoring. His quarterback in 2025 was Aaron Rodgers.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Austin III's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career Highs
- 548Rec yards2024
- 4Rec TD2024
- 118.8Fantasy pts2024 · WR69
- 1,100Career rec yds2023–2025
WRs Like Calvin Austin III
Nearby wide receivers in 2025 fantasy points per game.
WR74Luke McCaffreyWAS6.4PPG1.9Targets/G25.4Rec Yds/G0.38Rec TD/GWR74, 6.4 PPG, Washington CommandersWR76Greg DortchBUF6.3PPG2.8Targets/G17.2Rec Yds/G0.25Rec TD/GWR76, 6.3 PPG, Buffalo BillsWR77Marvin Mims Jr.DEN6.2PPG3.4Targets/G21.5Rec Yds/G0.07Rec TD/GWR77, 6.2 PPG, Denver BroncosWR78Calvin Austin IIINYG6.2PPG3.9Targets/G26.6Rec Yds/G0.21Rec TD/GWR78, 6.2 PPG, New York GiantsWR80Xavier LegetteCAR6.0PPG4.3Targets/G24.2Rec Yds/G0.20Rec TD/GWR80, 6.0 PPG, Carolina PanthersWR81Jalen NailorLV5.9PPG3.1Targets/G26.1Rec Yds/G0.24Rec TD/GWR81, 5.9 PPG, Las Vegas RaidersWR82Tez JohnsonTB5.8PPG2.8Targets/G20.1Rec Yds/G0.31Rec TD/GWR82, 5.8 PPG, Tampa Bay BuccaneersCalvin Austin III Stats FAQ
What were Calvin Austin III's stats last season?
In 2025, Calvin Austin III caught 31 of 55 targets for 372 yards and 3 touchdowns in 14 games. That was 86.2 PPR points (6.2 per game), a WR78 finish.
What are Calvin Austin III's career NFL stats?
Across 3 seasons and 48 games, Calvin Austin III has 84 catches for 1,100 yards and 8 touchdowns, for 257.7 PPR fantasy points (5.4 per game).
How many touchdowns does Calvin Austin III have in his career?
Calvin Austin III has 9 touchdowns in his NFL career: 1 rushing and 8 receiving, over 48 games.
How many career receiving yards does Calvin Austin III have?
Calvin Austin III has 1,100 career receiving yards over 3 seasons, on 84 catches.
Calvin Austin III Game Log 2025
Week-by-week performance, usage, and fantasy production for the 2025 season.
| Wk | Opp | Difficulty | Result | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NYJ | 17thNeutral | W 34-32 | 6 | 4 | 70 | 1 | 17.5 | 17.0 | WR16 |
Week 1 · NYJ · W 34-32 · 17.0 pts
How the 17.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | SEA | 26thTough | L 17-31 | 4 | 1 | 22 | 0 | 22.0 | 3.2 | WR96 |
Week 2 · SEA · L 17-31 · 3.2 pts
How the 3.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | NE | 19thNeutral | W 21-14 | 5 | 3 | 34 | 1 | 11.3 | 12.4 | WR31 |
Week 3 · NE · W 21-14 · 12.4 pts
How the 12.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | MIN | 31stTough | W 24-21 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 6.5 | 3.3 | WR84 |
Week 4 · MIN · W 24-21 · 3.3 pts
How the 3.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 8 | GB | 10thFavorable | L 25-35 | 6 | 4 | 28 | 0 | 7.0 | 6.8 | WR53 |
Week 8 · GB · L 25-35 · 6.8 pts
How the 6.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | IND | 6thFavorable | W 27-20 | 6 | 5 | 56 | 0 | 11.2 | 10.6 | WR35 |
Week 9 · IND · W 27-20 · 10.6 pts
How the 10.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 10 | LAC | 21stNeutral | L 10-25 | 7 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 7.0 | 3.4 | WR66 |
Week 10 · LAC · L 10-25 · 3.4 pts
How the 3.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | CIN | 30thTough | W 34-12 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5.0 | 1.5 | WR101 |
Week 11 · CIN · W 34-12 · 1.5 pts
How the 1.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 12 | CHI | 3rdFavorable | L 28-31 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 0 | 9.0 | 7.6 | WR42 |
Week 12 · CHI · L 28-31 · 7.6 pts
How the 7.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | BUF | 28thTough | L 7-26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0.0 | WR123 |
Week 13 · BUF · L 7-26 · 0.0 pts
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| 14 | BAL | 7thFavorable | W 27-22 | 2 | 1 | 31 | 0 | 31.0 | 4.1 | WR63 |
Week 14 · BAL · W 27-22 · 4.1 pts
How the 4.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | MIA | 20thNeutral | W 28-15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0.0 | WR125 |
Week 15 · MIA · W 28-15 · 0.0 pts
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| 16 | DET | 4thFavorable | W 29-24 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 8.0 | 1.8 | WR104 |
Week 16 · DET · W 29-24 · 1.8 pts
How the 1.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | BAL | 7thFavorable | W 26-24 | 7 | 3 | 55 | 1 | 18.3 | 14.5 | WR14 |
Week 18 · BAL · W 26-24 · 14.5 pts
How the 14.5 points scored (PPR)
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| Avg | 14 games | Neutral | 9-5 | 3.9 | 2.2 | 26.6 | 0.2 | 12.0 | 6.2 | WR68 |
Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2025: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Weekly performance, key takeaways, and fantasy production.
WR1 week vs. Baltimore
3/7, 55 yds, 1 TD.
Held in check by Detroit
1/1, 8 yds.
Held in check by Miami
0/1, 0 yds. Just 0.0 yards per target.
Held in check by Baltimore
1/2, 31 yds.
Shut down by Buffalo
0/2, 0 yds. Just 0.0 yards per target.
Shut down by Chicago
4/5, 36 yds.
Held in check by Cincinnati
1/1, 5 yds. Just 5.0 yards per target.
Shut down by the Chargers
2/7, 14 yds. Just 2.0 yards per target.
Efficient in a home win
5/6, 56 yds.
Shut down by Green Bay
4/6, 28 yds. Just 4.7 yards per target.
Held in check by Minnesota
2/2, 13 yds.
WR31 week in a win at New England
3/5, 34 yds, 1 TD.
Shut down by Seattle
1/4, 22 yds.
WR1 week at the Jets
4/6, 70 yds, 1 TD.
Upcoming Matchups
Next four games, matchup difficulty, and WR defensive rankings.
| Wk | Opponent | Kickoff | vs WR | Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 10Next | WASHome vs Washington Commanders | Thu · Nov 12 · 8:15 PM ET | 10th | FavorableView matchup - New York Giants vs Washington Commanders |
| Week 11 | JAXHome vs Jacksonville Jaguars | Sun · Nov 22 · 4:25 PM ET | 14th | NeutralView matchup - New York Giants vs Jacksonville Jaguars |
| Week 12 | INDAway at Indianapolis Colts | Sun · Nov 29 · 1:00 PM ET | 22nd | NeutralView matchup - New York Giants vs Indianapolis Colts |
| Week 13 | SFHome vs San Francisco 49ers | Sun · Dec 6 · 1:00 PM ET | 27th | ToughView matchup - New York Giants vs San Francisco 49ers |
Matchup rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs, in PPR: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest. Measured through Week 9. For his starting status, playing time and projections, see his Outlook tab.
WRs Like Calvin Austin III
Nearby wide receivers in 2025 fantasy points per game.
WR74Luke McCaffreyWAS6.4PPG1.9Targets/G25.4Rec Yds/G0.38Rec TD/GWR74, 6.4 PPG, Washington CommandersWR76Greg DortchBUF6.3PPG2.8Targets/G17.2Rec Yds/G0.25Rec TD/GWR76, 6.3 PPG, Buffalo BillsWR77Marvin Mims Jr.DEN6.2PPG3.4Targets/G21.5Rec Yds/G0.07Rec TD/GWR77, 6.2 PPG, Denver BroncosWR78Calvin Austin IIINYG6.2PPG3.9Targets/G26.6Rec Yds/G0.21Rec TD/GWR78, 6.2 PPG, New York GiantsWR80Xavier LegetteCAR6.0PPG4.3Targets/G24.2Rec Yds/G0.20Rec TD/GWR80, 6.0 PPG, Carolina PanthersWR81Jalen NailorLV5.9PPG3.1Targets/G26.1Rec Yds/G0.24Rec TD/GWR81, 5.9 PPG, Las Vegas RaidersWR82Tez JohnsonTB5.8PPG2.8Targets/G20.1Rec Yds/G0.31Rec TD/GWR82, 5.8 PPG, Tampa Bay BuccaneersOur 2026 Preseason Outlook
Austin's profile is built for splash plays, not volume. Across three Pittsburgh seasons he peaked at a 12.6% target share, an 84.8-point campaign, and 548 yards in 2024, then slipped in 2025 to 31 catches on 55 targets for 372 yards and three scores over 14 games. The downfield role is real - 11.0 air yards per target, an 18.4% air-yards share, and a 19.5-yard average depth on his catches - but the efficiency cratered to a 43.6% success rate and minus-0.075 EPA per play, a steep drop from the plus-0.416 he posted the year before.
A one-year Giants deal slots him into the slot vacated by Wan'Dale Robinson, but he opens behind Malik Nabers in a crowded room. With a 53.5% snap rate and 0.184 targets per route as his recent ceiling, he's a deep-league dart at best - useful only if injuries open the field in front of him.
Target share
ModerateDownfield role
ModerateEfficiency
Average- Average depth of target
- 11.0
- Drop rate
- 3.6%
- Red-zone targets
- 4
- Route participation
- 51.6%
- YAC per reception
- 4.1
Risk
- InjuryHe's on injured reserve, knee.
- A new quarterbackJ.J. McCarthy is now the listed starter; Aaron Rodgers threw most of the passes through Week 9. How targets are distributed under McCarthy is unknown (68 attempts so far).
- Wk 10vs WAS10th vs WRsFavorable
- Wk 11vs JAX14th vs WRsNeutral
- Wk 12at IND22nd vs WRsNeutral
- Wk 13vs SF27th vs WRsTough
A mixed stretch: one top-10 matchup and one bottom-10 in the next four.
Fantasy playoffs (Weeks 15 to 17): vs Browns in Week 15 (24th), at Lions in Week 16 (8th) and at Cowboys in Week 17 (9th); two favorable, one tough.
WRs Like Calvin Austin III
Nearby wide receivers in 2025 fantasy points per game.
WR74Luke McCaffreyWAS6.4PPG1.9Targets/G25.4Rec Yds/G0.38Rec TD/GWR74, 6.4 PPG, Washington CommandersWR76Greg DortchBUF6.3PPG2.8Targets/G17.2Rec Yds/G0.25Rec TD/GWR76, 6.3 PPG, Buffalo BillsWR77Marvin Mims Jr.DEN6.2PPG3.4Targets/G21.5Rec Yds/G0.07Rec TD/GWR77, 6.2 PPG, Denver BroncosWR78Calvin Austin IIINYG6.2PPG3.9Targets/G26.6Rec Yds/G0.21Rec TD/GWR78, 6.2 PPG, New York GiantsWR80Xavier LegetteCAR6.0PPG4.3Targets/G24.2Rec Yds/G0.20Rec TD/GWR80, 6.0 PPG, Carolina PanthersWR81Jalen NailorLV5.9PPG3.1Targets/G26.1Rec Yds/G0.24Rec TD/GWR81, 5.9 PPG, Las Vegas RaidersWR82Tez JohnsonTB5.8PPG2.8Targets/G20.1Rec Yds/G0.31Rec TD/GWR82, 5.8 PPG, Tampa Bay BuccaneersCalvin Austin III Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Calvin Austin III's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Calvin Austin III 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. J.J. McCarthy taking over at quarterback makes the near term less predictable. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Calvin Austin III's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Calvin Austin III is the WR74 in PPR points per game. That puts him in depth WR territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.
Who is Calvin Austin III's quarterback?
J.J. McCarthy is the Giants' listed starting quarterback now. Aaron Rodgers threw most of the passes through Week 9; McCarthy has 68 attempts so far. How the targets are distributed under the new starter is the open question for Austin III's rest-of-season value.
What could hurt Calvin Austin III's fantasy value?
Calvin Austin III's risks: he is on injured reserve, knee and J.J. McCarthy has taken over at quarterback, so how the targets are shared is unsettled. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Calvin Austin III's remaining fantasy schedule?
Mixed: of his next four games, one comes against a top-10 matchup for WRs and one against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Is Calvin Austin III a good fantasy playoff option?
His Weeks 15 to 17 opponents are the Browns (24th in points allowed to WRs), the Lions (8th in points allowed to WRs) and the Cowboys (9th in points allowed to WRs); two of them are favorable.
Calvin Austin III Injury Status and History
Current injury status, game availability, practice reports, and complete injury history for Giants wide receiver Calvin Austin III.
Injured reserve
Knee
Austin III is on injured reserve with a knee injury.
CheckedPractice participation
No practice report on file for Week 10 yet.
Durability Profile
Season-by-Season Availability3 seasons
Injury RegionsSelect a region for its history
- 2026 · Week 1UndisclosedRecurring
Still out, 6 games missed so far. 2nd core / back issue; the last was in 2022.
- 2022 · Week 1UndisclosedFirst
Missed the rest of the season (17 games). First core / back issue on record.
- 2025 · Week 6ShoulderFirst
Missed 2 games and returned in Week 8. First shoulder issue on record.
- 2025 · Week 17HamstringFirst
Missed 1 game and returned in Week 18. First thigh issue on record.
- 2025 · Week 15CalfFirst
Practiced fully; no games missed. First calf / shin issue on record.
- 2024 · Week 13ConcussionFirst
Hurt during the Week 13 game vs CIN (Q1, 12:57). Practiced fully; no games missed. First head issue on record.
- 2023 · Week 13AnkleFirst
Practiced fully; no games missed. First ankle issue on record.
Injury Location MapInteractive
Injured reserve • 78.6% career availability
Injury regions on record: Core / Back (2 occurrences, 17 games missed); Shoulder (1 occurrence, 2 games missed); Thigh (1 occurrence, 1 game missed); Calf / Shin (1 occurrence, 0 games missed); Head (1 occurrence, 0 games missed); Ankle (1 occurrence, 0 games missed).
Calvin Austin III Injury History
- 2026
Injured reserve
Played throughPlaced on injured reserve in Week 9.
- 2026
Injured reserve
7 games missedPlaced on injured reserve in Week 1; missed Weeks 1 through 7 (7 games).
- 2025
Hamstring
1 game missedListed on the injury report with a hamstring injury from Week 17; missed Week 17.
- 2025
Calf
Played throughListed on the injury report with a calf injury from Week 15 and played through it without missing time.
- 2025
Shoulder
2 games missedListed on the injury report with a shoulder injury from Week 6; missed Weeks 6 and 7.
- 2024
Concussion
Played throughHurt during the Week 13 game against the Bengals and listed with a concussion from Week 14 and played through it without missing time.
The playQ1 12:57 vs CIN(Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass incomplete deep middle to 19-C.Austin (59-A.Davis-Gaither). PENALTY on CIN-59-A.Davis-Gaither, Defensive Pass Interference, 23 yards, enfo…
- 2023
Ankle
Played throughListed on the injury report with an ankle injury from Week 13 and played through it without missing time.
- 2022
Undisclosed
17 games missedOut of the lineup with an undisclosed injury from Week 1; missed Weeks 1 through 18 (17 games). No weekly injury report listed it.
WRs Like Calvin Austin III
Nearby wide receivers in 2025 fantasy points per game.
WR74Luke McCaffreyWAS6.4PPG1.9Targets/G25.4Rec Yds/G0.38Rec TD/GWR74, 6.4 PPG, Washington CommandersWR76Greg DortchBUF6.3PPG2.8Targets/G17.2Rec Yds/G0.25Rec TD/GWR76, 6.3 PPG, Buffalo BillsWR77Marvin Mims Jr.DEN6.2PPG3.4Targets/G21.5Rec Yds/G0.07Rec TD/GWR77, 6.2 PPG, Denver BroncosWR78Calvin Austin IIINYG6.2PPG3.9Targets/G26.6Rec Yds/G0.21Rec TD/GWR78, 6.2 PPG, New York GiantsWR80Xavier LegetteCAR6.0PPG4.3Targets/G24.2Rec Yds/G0.20Rec TD/GWR80, 6.0 PPG, Carolina PanthersWR81Jalen NailorLV5.9PPG3.1Targets/G26.1Rec Yds/G0.24Rec TD/GWR81, 5.9 PPG, Las Vegas RaidersWR82Tez JohnsonTB5.8PPG2.8Targets/G20.1Rec Yds/G0.31Rec TD/GWR82, 5.8 PPG, Tampa Bay BuccaneersCalvin Austin III Injury FAQ
Is Calvin Austin III injured?
Yes. As of November 9, 2026, Calvin Austin III is on injured reserve with a knee injury. He has missed 3 games to injury this season. See how the injury changes his rest-of-season value.
Is Calvin Austin III playing this week?
No. Calvin Austin III is on injured reserve for Week 10 against the Commanders on Thursday, November 12. Should you start him?
What injury does Calvin Austin III have?
Calvin Austin III has a knee injury and is on injured reserve for Week 10. He has missed 3 games to injury this season.
Why isn't Calvin Austin III playing?
Calvin Austin III is on injured reserve with a knee injury, the designation his club filed as of November 9, 2026. That rules him out of Week 10.
Has Calvin Austin III missed any games this season?
Yes. Calvin Austin III has missed 3 games to injury in 2026 and played in 0.
What is Calvin Austin III's injury history?
Calvin Austin III has 8 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 27 games in all: 17 for an undisclosed injury in 2022, 7 for an injured reserve in 2026, 2 for a shoulder injury in 2025 and 1 for a hamstring injury in 2025.
What was Calvin Austin III's most recent injury?
Calvin Austin III's most recent logged injury was an injured reserve in Week 9 of 2026. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Calvin Austin III have any recurring injuries?
No. Calvin Austin III's eight logged injuries were to six different body parts, so the record shows no recurring pattern.
What was Calvin Austin III's worst injury?
Calvin Austin III's longest absence came from an undisclosed injury in 2022, which cost him 17 games of the 27 he has missed in his career.
Latest Calvin Austin III News & Updates
Injury, practice, transaction and game reports on Calvin Austin III this season, newest first.
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New reports, practice notes and game recaps appear here as they arrive.
WRs Like Calvin Austin III
Nearby wide receivers in 2025 fantasy points per game.
WR74Luke McCaffreyWAS6.4PPG1.9Targets/G25.4Rec Yds/G0.38Rec TD/GWR74, 6.4 PPG, Washington CommandersWR76Greg DortchBUF6.3PPG2.8Targets/G17.2Rec Yds/G0.25Rec TD/GWR76, 6.3 PPG, Buffalo BillsWR77Marvin Mims Jr.DEN6.2PPG3.4Targets/G21.5Rec Yds/G0.07Rec TD/GWR77, 6.2 PPG, Denver BroncosWR78Calvin Austin IIINYG6.2PPG3.9Targets/G26.6Rec Yds/G0.21Rec TD/GWR78, 6.2 PPG, New York GiantsWR80Xavier LegetteCAR6.0PPG4.3Targets/G24.2Rec Yds/G0.20Rec TD/GWR80, 6.0 PPG, Carolina PanthersWR81Jalen NailorLV5.9PPG3.1Targets/G26.1Rec Yds/G0.24Rec TD/GWR81, 5.9 PPG, Las Vegas RaidersWR82Tez JohnsonTB5.8PPG2.8Targets/G20.1Rec Yds/G0.31Rec TD/GWR82, 5.8 PPG, Tampa Bay BuccaneersCalvin Austin III Bio and Career
WRNew York Giants#82
- Position
- Wide Receiver
- Born
- Mar 24, 1999 (Age 27)
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 162 lb
- College
- Memphis
Calvin Austin III is a wide receiver for the New York Giants, where he wears No. 82. Born March 24, 1999, in Memphis, TN, he attended Harding Academy and played college football at Memphis.
The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Austin in round 4, pick 138, of the 2022 NFL Draft. Since then, Austin joined the New York Giants in 2026.
In 48 regular-season games since 2023, he has caught 84 passes for 1,100 yards and 8 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
- 2022202320242025
- 2026
What Happened at Each Stop
New York Giants
Current team2026 – presentListed on the 2026 roster; no regular-season stats recorded.
Pittsburgh Steelers
2022 – 2025Selected in round 4, pick 138, of the 2022 NFL Draft. He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 39 of 48 games.
College: Memphis
Trades and Team Changes
2 moves2022 - 2026
- 1 Draft
- 1 Team change
- JoinedJoined the New York Giants.
- DraftedSelected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in round 4, pick 138.
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How old is Calvin Austin III?
Calvin Austin III is 27 years old. He was born on March 24, 1999. 2026 is his 5th NFL season.
How tall is Calvin Austin III?
Calvin Austin III is 5 feet 9 inches tall (5'9"), listed at 162 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the New York Giants.
How much does Calvin Austin III weigh?
Calvin Austin III weighs 162 pounds, his listed weight on the New York Giants roster. He is listed at 5'9".
What number does Calvin Austin III wear?
Calvin Austin III wears number 82 for the New York Giants. He plays wide receiver.
What position does Calvin Austin III play?
Calvin Austin III plays wide receiver for the New York Giants, wearing number 82. 2026 is his 5th season in the NFL.
What team does Calvin Austin III play for?
Calvin Austin III plays for the New York Giants as a wide receiver. He has been with the Giants since 2026.
Where did Calvin Austin III go to college?
Calvin Austin III played college football at Memphis, after attending Harding Academy (TN).
Where is Calvin Austin III from?
Calvin Austin III went to high school in Tennessee, at Harding Academy, before playing college football at Memphis.
When is Calvin Austin III's birthday?
Calvin Austin III's birthday is March 24. He was born on March 24, 1999 and is 27 years old.
How long has Calvin Austin III been in the NFL?
2026 is Calvin Austin III's 5th NFL season; he entered the league in 2022. View his career statistics.
What teams has Calvin Austin III played for?
Calvin Austin III has played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants. View his career statistics.
What year did Calvin Austin III enter the NFL?
Calvin Austin III entered the NFL in 2022. 2026 is his 5th season.