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Charlie Kolar Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026

Age
27
Height / weight
6'6", 250 lb
Experience
5th season
Drafted
2022 R4, #128

2026 Season

PPR PPG
2.5
Pos rank
TE58
Rostered
—

Week 4 at Seahawks, Sun Oct 4, 4:25 PM ET 18th vs. TEs, neutral

Charlie Kolar Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis

Scoring rate

2.5 PPG

Played

2 games

Role

Depth

Trend

Stable

Charlie Kolar's 2026 Season, Week by Week

2 games played: two busts. The next four matchups are a tough stretch ahead.

  1. Week 1, Loss
    ,
    vs ARI
    ,
    0.0
    ,
    TE78
  2. Week 2, Loss
    ,
    vs LV
    ,
    5.1
    ,
    TE26
  3. Week 3, Loss
    ,
    at BUF
    ,
    —
    ,
    Did not play
  4. Up next.
    Week 4, Oct 4
    ,
    at SEA
    ,
    18th pts allowed to TEs
    ,
    Neutral, Out
    Seahawks vs. TEs
  5. Week 5, Oct 11
    ,
    vs DEN
    ,
    13th pts allowed to TEs
    ,
    Neutral
    Broncos vs. TEs
  6. Week 6, Oct 18
    ,
    at KC
    ,
    15th pts allowed to TEs
    ,
    Neutral
    Chiefs vs. TEs
  7. Week 7
    ,
    Bye
    ,
    No game

Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to TEs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.

Should You Start or Roster Charlie Kolar?

Kolar is averaging 2.5 PPR points per game through 2 games, with 3 catches for 21 yards and 0 TD on 3 targets. That ranks TE58, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.

He has caught 100.0% of his targets at 7.0 yards per target. His quarterback has been Justin Herbert.

His best week was TE26 in Week 2 against the Raiders (5.1 points); his worst, TE78 in Week 1 against the Cardinals (0.0). None of his next seven opponents ranks in the top 10 in points allowed to TEs.

For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Kolar ranks among all TEs in Redraft Command.

Charlie Kolar 2026 Game Log

WkOppResultFPTSFinish
1vs CardinalsL 14–260.0TE78
2vs RaidersL 14–265.1TE26
Total0–25.1TE58
Full game log with receiving splits

Career Fantasy Stats by Season

SeasonTeamGPTgtRecRec ydsRec TDFPTSPPGFinish
2026LAC2332105.12.5—
2025BAL171510142236.22.1TE62
2024BAL13119131128.32.2TE63
2023BAL159787121.71.4TE75
2022BAL2644908.94.5TE93
Career4944334304100.22.0
All 5 seasons and advanced stats

Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability

Kolar is listed out.

Injury status

Out

Outlook

The move to the Chargers does nothing to unlock that ceiling. He profiles as a blocking-first body buried behind Oronde Gadsden, with modest projections of roughly 16 catches, 200 yards and a couple of touchdowns. ADP near pick 270 reflects the reality: he is a deep-league afterthought whose efficiency never gets enough snaps to translate into fantasy points. Behind him on the depth chart: Oronde Gadsden. Full outlook

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Charlie Kolar Fantasy Football FAQ

Should I start Charlie Kolar in Week 4?

No: Charlie Kolar is listed as out for Week 4 at the Seahawks, so he should sit. Get the start/sit call for Kolar.

How many fantasy points is Charlie Kolar averaging in 2026?

Charlie Kolar is averaging 2.5 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 5.1 points across 2 games. His last game produced 5.1 points.

Where does Charlie Kolar rank in fantasy football in 2026?

Charlie Kolar ranks TE58 in PPR total points in 2026, through 2 games. That makes him a bench stash in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.

Is Charlie Kolar worth rostering in fantasy football?

Yes, in the right league: Charlie Kolar is a bench stash in TE-premium leagues and waiver-wire material in 12-team and 10-team leagues.

What is Charlie Kolar's fantasy football role?

Charlie Kolar is the Chargers' starting TE, with Oronde Gadsden behind him. He is averaging 1.5 targets a game, on 59% of the offensive snaps in 2026.

What are Charlie Kolar's upcoming fantasy football matchups?

Charlie Kolar's next three games are Week 4 at the Seahawks (18th in PPR points allowed to TEs, neutral), Week 5 vs. the Broncos (13th in PPR points allowed to TEs, neutral) and Week 6 at the Chiefs (15th in PPR points allowed to TEs, neutral). Zero of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.

How consistent has Charlie Kolar been in fantasy football this season?

Charlie Kolar has finished as a top-12 TE in 0 of his 2 games this season and outside the top 36 in 1. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 3.6 points around his 2.5-point average.

What is Charlie Kolar's fantasy floor and ceiling?

This season Charlie Kolar's floor has been 0.0 PPR points (Week 1, TE78) and his ceiling 5.1 (Week 2, TE26). His median week has been 2.5 points. See Kolar's full game log.

Charlie Kolar 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
3
Yards
21
TD
0
Targets
3

7.0 Y/R100.0% Catch %

Fantasy (PPR)

Points
5.1
Pos rank
TE58

5.1 Best Week 2 vs LV0.0 Worst Week 1 vs ARI

See these stats game by game

Advanced Receiving Stats

Kolar is an intermediate target (7.1 yards per target last season), with a 3.5% target share this season.

Stat2026 Thru Wk 42025 13 games
Efficiency
Yards per target7.0—9.5—
Fantasy points per target0.70—1.75—
Yards per route run——1.28—
YAC per reception3.3—5.2—
Catch rate100.0%—66.7%—
Usage
Target share3.5%—3.9%—
Snap share58.5%—41.4%—
Air-yards share1.3%—3.3%—
Red-zone targets0—3—
Route participation——25.1%—
Style
Average depth of target3.7—7.1—

Percentiles: 2026: below the qualifying line so far, so no percentiles · 2025 (13 games, weeks 1–17): below the qualifying line, 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

20252026, in progressDashed line: career average

2.5

Fantasy PPG

1.5

Targets/g

11

Rec yds/g

Charlie Kolar career stats by season

SeasonGPTgtRecRec ydsRec TDRush ydsFPTSPPGFinish
2026to date23321005.12.5—
20251715101422036.22.1TE62
2024131191311228.32.2TE63
20231597871021.71.4TE75
202226449008.94.5TE93
Career49443343042100.22.0—

What His Career Numbers Say

2.1

Career PPG

47 games over 5 seasons

66%

Availability

Share of team games he played

2%

Top-12 weeks

Share of his games as a TE1

3.3

Weekly swing

Standard deviation, low

Kolar has averaged 2.1 fantasy points per game over 47 games and 5 seasons, without a top-12 finish.

So far in 2026 he is at 2.5 per game, level with 2025. His volume has held at about 1.5 targets a game, so the output has too. His quarterback this season has been Justin Herbert.

Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Kolar's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.

Career highs

  • 142Rec yards2025
  • 2Rec TD2025
  • 36.2Fantasy pts2025 · TE62
  • 430Career rec yds2022–2026

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Charlie Kolar Stats FAQ

How many fantasy points does Charlie Kolar have in 2026?

Charlie Kolar has 5.1 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 2.5 per game across 2 games. That total ranks TE58 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.

How many receiving yards does Charlie Kolar have this season?

Charlie Kolar has 21 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 3 catches and 3 targets. His high was 21 yards, in Week 2 against the Raiders.

How many receptions does Charlie Kolar have this season?

Charlie Kolar has 3 receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 1.5 a game, on 3 targets. His high was 3 catches, in Week 2 against the Raiders.

How many targets does Charlie Kolar have this season?

Charlie Kolar has drawn 3 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 1.5 a game, and caught 100% of them. His high was 3 targets, in Week 2 against the Raiders.

How many receiving touchdowns does Charlie Kolar have this season?

Charlie Kolar has no receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.

How many receiving yards per game is Charlie Kolar averaging?

Charlie Kolar is averaging 10.5 receiving yards per game in 2026, 21 yards across 2 games.

How many yards per reception is Charlie Kolar averaging?

Charlie Kolar is averaging 7.0 yards per reception in 2026, 21 yards on 3 catches.

How many games has Charlie Kolar played in 2026?

Charlie Kolar has played 2 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.

What were Charlie Kolar's stats last season?

In 2025, Charlie Kolar caught 10 of 15 targets for 142 yards and 2 touchdowns in 17 games. That was 36.2 PPR points (2.1 per game), a TE62 finish.

What are Charlie Kolar's career NFL stats?

Across 5 seasons and 49 games, Charlie Kolar has 33 catches for 430 yards and 4 touchdowns, for 100.2 PPR fantasy points (2.0 per game).

How many touchdowns does Charlie Kolar have in his career?

Charlie Kolar has 4 touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 4 receiving, over 49 games.

How many career receiving yards does Charlie Kolar have?

Charlie Kolar has 430 career receiving yards over 5 seasons, on 33 catches.

Stats are official NFL regular-season data processed by StatChasers. Fantasy points use full PPR scoring: 1 point per reception, 1 per 25 passing yards, 4 per passing TD, −1 per interception, 1 per 10 rushing or receiving yards and 6 per rushing or receiving TD. Two-point conversions and lost fumbles count as Sleeper scores them.

Charlie Kolar Game Log 2026

Games played

2

FPTS/G (PPR)

2.5

Targets/g

1.5

Rec/g

1.5

Rec yds/g

10.5

Yds/rec

7.0

Across 2 games in 2026, Charlie Kolar has averaged 1.5 targets, 1.5 receptions and 2.5 PPR fantasy points per game. Charlie Kolar has finished as a top-12 TE in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0. The best week was Week 2 against LV (5.1 points); the lowest was Week 1 against ARI (0.0).

WkOppResultFPTSTGTRECREC YDSREC TDYPRFinish
1ARI6thL 14-260.00000—TE78

Week 1 · ARI · L 14-26 · 0.0 pts

Weekly finish
TE78 · Bust week
Vs. season average
-2.5 pts
Matchup
ARI ranked 6th in points allowed to TE that season
Offensive snaps
30
2LV2ndL 14-265.1332107.0TE26

Week 2 · LV · L 14-26 · 5.1 pts

Weekly finish
TE26 · TE3 week
Vs. season average
+2.5 pts
Matchup
LV ranked 2nd in points allowed to TE that season
Offensive snaps
42
Target share
1150.0%

How the 5.1 points scored (PPR)

  • Receptions3 rec+3.0
  • Receiving yards21 yds+2.1
3Did not play

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 TE58 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a TE26 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.

TE1 range (top 12)TE2 range (13–24)Bench range (25+)

Game-by-Game Breakdown

Week 2, Sep 20
vs Raiders
L 14–26

Shut down by Las Vegas

3/3, 21 yds.

A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.

5.1TE26
Week 1, Sep 13
vs Cardinals
L 14–26

Shut down by Arizona

0/0, 0 yds.

A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.

0.0TE78

Upcoming Matchups

Matchup rank is fantasy points allowed to TEs, in PPR: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest. Measured through Week 4.

Charlie Kolar Game Log 2025

Games played

16

FPTS/G (PPR)

2.3

Targets/g

0.9

Rec/g

0.6

Rec yds/g

8.9

Yds/rec

14.2

Across 16 games in 2025, Charlie Kolar has averaged 0.9 targets, 0.6 receptions and 2.3 PPR fantasy points per game. Charlie Kolar has finished as a top-12 TE in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 2. The best week was Week 9 against MIA (10.3 points); the lowest was Week 1 against BUF (0.0).

WkOppResultFPTSTGTRECREC YDSREC TDYPRFinish
1BUF32ndL 40-410.00000—TE76

Week 1 · BUF · L 40-41 · 0.0 pts

Weekly finish
TE76 · Bust week
Vs. season average
-2.3 pts
Matchup
BUF ranked 32nd in points allowed to TE that season
Offensive snaps
31
2CLE22ndW 41-170.00000—TE70

Week 2 · CLE · W 41-17 · 0.0 pts

Weekly finish
TE70 · Bust week
Vs. season average
-2.3 pts
Matchup
CLE ranked 22nd in points allowed to TE that season
Offensive snaps
33
3DET16thL 30-384.23222011.0TE34

Week 3 · DET · L 30-38 · 4.2 pts

Weekly finish
TE34 · TE3 week
Vs. season average
+1.9 pts
Matchup
DET ranked 16th in points allowed to TE that season
Offensive snaps
29
Target share
1250.0%

How the 4.2 points scored (PPR)

  • Receptions2 rec+2.0
  • Receiving yards22 yds+2.2
4KC23rdL 20-370.00000—TE77

Week 4 · KC · L 20-37 · 0.0 pts

Weekly finish
TE77 · Bust week
Vs. season average
-2.3 pts
Matchup
KC ranked 23rd in points allowed to TE that season
Offensive snaps
14
5HOU18thL 10-442.01110010.0TE46

Week 5 · HOU · L 10-44 · 2.0 pts

Weekly finish
TE46 · Bust week
Vs. season average
-0.3 pts
Matchup
HOU ranked 18th in points allowed to TE that season
Offensive snaps
20
Target share
670.0%

How the 2.0 points scored (PPR)

  • Receptions1 rec+1.0
  • Receiving yards10 yds+1.0
6LAR19thL 3-170.01000—TE75

Week 6 · LAR · L 3-17 · 0.0 pts

Weekly finish
TE75 · Bust week
Vs. season average
-2.3 pts
Matchup
LAR ranked 19th in points allowed to TE that season
Offensive snaps
28
Target share
290.0%
7Bye week
8CHI15thW 30-168.01110110.0TE15

Week 8 · CHI · W 30-16 · 8.0 pts

Weekly finish
TE15 · TE2 week
Vs. season average
+5.7 pts
Matchup
CHI ranked 15th in points allowed to TE that season
Offensive snaps
25
Target share
590.0%

How the 8.0 points scored (PPR)

  • Receptions1 rec+1.0
  • Receiving yards10 yds+1.0
  • Receiving TD1 TD+6.0
9MIA5thW 28-610.32223111.5TE17

Week 9 · MIA · W 28-6 · 10.3 pts

Weekly finish
TE17 · TE2 week
Vs. season average
+8.0 pts
Matchup
MIA ranked 5th in points allowed to TE that season
Offensive snaps
26
Target share
1330.0%

How the 10.3 points scored (PPR)

  • Receptions2 rec+2.0
  • Receiving yards23 yds+2.3
  • Receiving TD1 TD+6.0
10MIN27thW 27-193.32123023.0TE34

Week 10 · MIN · W 27-19 · 3.3 pts

Weekly finish
TE34 · TE3 week
Vs. season average
+1.0 pts
Matchup
MIN ranked 27th in points allowed to TE that season
Offensive snaps
30
Target share
1110.0%

How the 3.3 points scored (PPR)

  • Receptions1 rec+1.0
  • Receiving yards23 yds+2.3
11CLE22ndW 23-160.01000—TE67

Week 11 · CLE · W 23-16 · 0.0 pts

Weekly finish
TE67 · Bust week
Vs. season average
-2.3 pts
Matchup
CLE ranked 22nd in points allowed to TE that season
Offensive snaps
19
Target share
450.0%
12NYJ12thW 23-100.00000—TE69

Week 12 · NYJ · W 23-10 · 0.0 pts

Weekly finish
TE69 · Bust week
Vs. season average
-2.3 pts
Matchup
NYJ ranked 12th in points allowed to TE that season
Offensive snaps
20
13CIN1stL 14-322.71117017.0TE44

Week 13 · CIN · L 14-32 · 2.7 pts

Weekly finish
TE44 · Bust week
Vs. season average
+0.4 pts
Matchup
CIN ranked 1st in points allowed to TE that season
Offensive snaps
10
Target share
500.0%

How the 2.7 points scored (PPR)

  • Receptions1 rec+1.0
  • Receiving yards17 yds+1.7
14PIT2ndL 22-272.91119019.0TE35

Week 14 · PIT · L 22-27 · 2.9 pts

Weekly finish
TE35 · TE3 week
Vs. season average
+0.6 pts
Matchup
PIT ranked 2nd in points allowed to TE that season
Offensive snaps
19
Target share
360.0%

How the 2.9 points scored (PPR)

  • Receptions1 rec+1.0
  • Receiving yards19 yds+1.9
15CIN1stW 24-00.00000—TE76

Week 15 · CIN · W 24-0 · 0.0 pts

Weekly finish
TE76 · Bust week
Vs. season average
-2.3 pts
Matchup
CIN ranked 1st in points allowed to TE that season
Offensive snaps
21
16NE11thL 24-282.81118018.0TE46

Week 16 · NE · L 24-28 · 2.8 pts

Weekly finish
TE46 · Bust week
Vs. season average
+0.5 pts
Matchup
NE ranked 11th in points allowed to TE that season
Offensive snaps
27
Target share
710.0%

How the 2.8 points scored (PPR)

  • Receptions1 rec+1.0
  • Receiving yards18 yds+1.8
17GB24thW 41-240.01000—TE78

Week 17 · GB · W 41-24 · 0.0 pts

Weekly finish
TE78 · Bust week
Vs. season average
-2.3 pts
Matchup
GB ranked 24th in points allowed to TE that season
Offensive snaps
37
Target share
670.0%
18Did not play

Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to TEs across 2025: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.

Where His Weeks Finished

Two TE2 weeks and 14 busts. For a tight end who finished TE66 overall, the spread mattered more than the average: you got a TE15 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.

TE1 range (top 12)TE2 range (13–24)Bench range (25+)

Wk 1 TE76 · Wk 2 TE70 · Wk 3 TE34 · Wk 4 TE77 · Wk 5 TE46 · Wk 6 TE75 · Wk 8 TE15 · Wk 9 TE17 · Wk 10 TE34 · Wk 11 TE67 · Wk 12 TE69 · Wk 13 TE44 · Wk 14 TE35 · Wk 15 TE76 · Wk 16 TE46 · Wk 17 TE78

Game-by-Game Breakdown

Week 17, Dec 27
@ Packers
W 41–24

Held in check by Green Bay

0/1, 0 yds.

Just 0.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.

0.0TE78
Week 16, Dec 21
vs Patriots
L 24–28

Shut down by New England

1/1, 18 yds.

A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.

2.8TE46
Week 15, Dec 14
@ Bengals
W 24–0

Held in check by Cincinnati

0/0, 0 yds.

A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.

0.0TE76
Week 14, Dec 7
vs Steelers
L 22–27

Shut down by Pittsburgh

1/1, 19 yds.

A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.

2.9TE35
Week 13, Nov 27
vs Bengals
L 14–32

Shut down by Cincinnati

1/1, 17 yds.

A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.

2.7TE44
Week 12, Nov 23
vs Jets
W 23–10

Held in check by the Jets

0/0, 0 yds.

A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.

0.0TE69
Week 11, Nov 16
@ Browns
W 23–16

Held in check by Cleveland

0/1, 0 yds.

Just 0.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.

0.0TE67
Week 10, Nov 9
@ Vikings
W 27–19

Held in check by Minnesota

1/2, 23 yds.

A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.

3.3TE34
Week 9, Oct 30
@ Dolphins
W 28–6

Efficient in a road win

2/2, 23 yds, 1 TD.

A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.

10.3TE17
Week 8, Oct 26
vs Bears
W 30–16

Steady in a win vs. Chicago

1/1, 10 yds, 1 TD.

A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.

8.0TE15
Week 6, Oct 12
vs Rams
L 3–17

Shut down by the Rams

0/1, 0 yds.

Just 0.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.

0.0TE75
Week 5, Oct 5
vs Texans
L 10–44

Shut down by Houston

1/1, 10 yds.

A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.

2.0TE46
Week 4, Sep 28
@ Chiefs
L 20–37

Shut down by Kansas City

0/0, 0 yds.

A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.

0.0TE77
Week 3, Sep 22
vs Lions
L 30–38

Shut down by Detroit

2/3, 22 yds.

Just 7.3 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.

4.2TE34
Week 2, Sep 14
vs Browns
W 41–17

Held in check by Cleveland

0/0, 0 yds.

A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.

0.0TE70
Week 1, Sep 7
@ Bills
L 40–41

Shut down by Buffalo

0/0, 0 yds.

A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.

0.0TE76

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Charlie Kolar Game Log FAQ

How did Charlie Kolar do in his last game?

Charlie Kolar scored 5.1 PPR points in Week 2 against the Raiders, a 26–14 loss, a TE26 finish. He caught 3 of 3 targets for 21 yards. View his 2026 season totals.

How many fantasy points did Charlie Kolar score in his last game?

Charlie Kolar scored 5.1 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 2 against the Raiders, a TE26 finish for the week. That was 2.5 above his season average of 2.5.

How many receiving yards did Charlie Kolar have in his last game?

Charlie Kolar had 21 receiving yards on 3 catches in Week 2 against the Raiders, from 3 targets.

How many touchdowns did Charlie Kolar score in his last game?

Charlie Kolar did not score a touchdown in Week 2 against the Raiders; his 5.1 points came from yardage and catches.

How many receptions did Charlie Kolar have in his last game?

Charlie Kolar caught 3 of 3 targets for 21 yards in Week 2 against the Raiders.

What were Charlie Kolar's stats in Week 1?

In Week 1 against the Cardinals, a 26–14 loss, Charlie Kolar caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards. That was 0.0 PPR points, a TE78 finish.

What was Charlie Kolar's best game this season?

Charlie Kolar's best 2026 game was Week 2 against the Raiders: 5.1 PPR points, a TE26 finish. He caught 3 of 3 targets for 21 yards.

What was Charlie Kolar's worst game this season?

Charlie Kolar's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 1 against the Cardinals: 0.0 PPR points, a TE78 finish. He caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards.

How many games has Charlie Kolar scored a touchdown in this season?

Charlie Kolar has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 2 games this season.

Can I see Charlie Kolar's game logs from previous seasons?

Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Kolar's weekly results from any season from 2022 through 2025.

Charlie Kolar Rest-of-Season Outlook

depth TE on the sideline for now

Out, forearm.

TE58 through Week 4 · 2.5 PPG

TE-premiumBench stash
12-teamWaiver wire
10-teamWaiver wire

Preseason Projection vs. Reality

He finished TE62 last season at 2.3 points per game.

2025 final
TE62
2.3 PPG over 16 games
Through Week 4
TE58
2.5 PPG over 2 games
Rest of season
Live rank
Updated after every game

Our Take After Week 4

Through 2 games he's TE58 at 2.5 PPR points per game, against 2.3 over 16 games last season (TE62). The role is producing the same fantasy output two years running.

Last season he ranked 64th of 81 in route participation (24.4%), 59th of 82 in target share (3.7%) and 37th of 82 in efficiency (1.26 yards per route run). Route participation is the soft spot. Justin Herbert is his quarterback.

He's out, forearm. Until he's back, his value is a bench spot at most, and Oronde Gadsden takes his snaps.

Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)

Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.

The advanced profile screams efficiency without opportunity. Across 13 games in 2025, Kolar ran routes on just 24.4% of dropbacks, drew 15 targets (a 3.7% share), and turned 10 catches into 142 yards and two scores. He was excellent on contact, posting a 66.7% success rate and 0.344 EPA per play, and the prior two seasons were even sharper (0.744 and 0.854 EPA). But a 0.133 target-per-route rate and 0.077 WOPR confirm he is a part-time receiver, not a featured one.

The move to the Chargers does nothing to unlock that ceiling. He profiles as a blocking-first body buried behind Oronde Gadsden, with modest projections of roughly 16 catches, 200 yards and a couple of touchdowns. ADP near pick 270 reflects the reality: he is a deep-league afterthought whose efficiency never gets enough snaps to translate into fantasy points.

What Drives His Outlook

His 2025 rank among the 81 tight ends who played at least six games. Each bar is one tight end, best on the left; his is highlighted.

Route participation

Limited
24.4%route participation
1st64th of 8181st

Target share

Low
3.7%target share
1st59th of 8282nd

Efficiency

Average
1.26yards per route run
1st37th of 8282nd
Average depth of target
7.1
Drop rate
0.0%
Red-zone targets
3
Route participation
24.4%
YAC per reception
5.2

What Could Change His Value

Upside

  • The scheduleNone of his next four opponents is a top-10 matchup for TEs.Wk 4 SEA, 18thWk 5 DEN, 13thWk 6 KC, 15thWk 8 LAR, 29th

Risk

  • InjuryHe's out, forearm, and Oronde Gadsden is next on the depth chart.
  • Limited route participation24.4% route participation, 64th of 81 TEs in 2025.
  • A tough matchupThe Rams in Week 8 (29th) is among the stingiest defenses against TEs.
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Charlie Kolar Fantasy Outlook FAQ

What is Charlie Kolar's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?

Charlie Kolar projects as a depth TE on the sideline for now 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. His route participation (24.4% route participation, 64th of 81 TEs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.

What is Charlie Kolar's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?

Charlie Kolar is the TE58 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in depth TE territory, waiver-wire material in 12-team leagues.

What is Charlie Kolar's projected role going forward?

Charlie Kolar is the listed starting TE, with Oronde Gadsden next on the depth chart. He is out, forearm for now, which puts that role on hold.

What is Charlie Kolar's fantasy football upside?

Charlie Kolar's upside: his ceiling this season is 5.1 PPR points (Week 2, TE26).

What could hurt Charlie Kolar's fantasy value?

Charlie Kolar's risks: he is out, forearm, his route participation (24.4% route participation, 64th of 81 TEs in 2025) limits his scoring and the Rams in Week 8 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.

How difficult is Charlie Kolar's remaining fantasy schedule?

Difficult: of his next seven games, 0 come against a top-10 matchup for TEs and 2 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.

Latest Charlie Kolar News & Updates

Season Timeline

Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.

  1. Week 1Sep 13L 14–26 vs ARI

Chargers Teammates News

Updates on Kolar's quarterback and target competition.

Around the Chargers

All Los Angeles Chargers news

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Charlie Kolar News FAQ

What is the latest news on Charlie Kolar?

The latest Kolar update, from September 20: Kolar struggles vs. Las Vegas. Kolar caught 3 of 3 targets for 21 yards in the 26–14 loss vs. Las Vegas. That was 12% of the team's targets.

How does the latest Charlie Kolar news affect his fantasy value?

Positively: he scored 5.1 fantasy points, a TE26 finish, 2.5 above his 2.5 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.

Charlie Kolar Bio

Charlie Kolar is a tight end for the Los Angeles Chargers, where he wears No. 88. Born February 10, 1999, in Norman, OK, he attended Norman North and played college football at Iowa State.

The Baltimore Ravens selected Kolar in round 4, pick 128, of the 2022 NFL Draft. Since then, Kolar joined the Los Angeles Chargers in 2026.

In 47 regular-season games since 2022, he has caught 33 passes for 430 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Career Timeline

2 stops with 2 teams in 5 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.

Ravens2022–2025 Baltimore Ravens
409rec yds, 30 rec, 4 TD · 45 games
LAC2026–now Los Angeles Chargers
21rec yds, 3 rec, 0 TD · 2 games
Regular-season receiving stats with each team. 2026 through Week 3.

What happened at each stop

Most recent first.

  1. Los Angeles Chargers Current team2026–present

    He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 2 of 2 games.

  2. Baltimore Ravens2022–2025

    Selected in round 4, pick 128, of the 2022 NFL Draft. He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 30 of 47 games.

  3. College: Iowa State

5 seasons of history, one question: is he worth a roster spot now?Check his rest-of-season value in Redraft Command

Transactions

  1. ContractAgreed to terms on a multi-year contract with the Los Angeles Chargers.
  2. ActivatedActivated by the Baltimore Ravens.
  3. Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Baltimore Ravens.
  4. Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Baltimore Ravens.
  5. ActivatedActivated by the Baltimore Ravens.
  6. Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Baltimore Ravens.
  7. SignedSigned his rookie contract with the Ravens.
  8. DraftedSelected by the Baltimore Ravens in round 4, pick 128.

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About Charlie Kolar: Bio FAQ

How old is Charlie Kolar?

Charlie Kolar is 27 years old. He was born on February 10, 1999. 2026 is his 5th NFL season.

How tall is Charlie Kolar?

Charlie Kolar is 6 feet 6 inches tall (6'6"), listed at 250 pounds, and plays tight end for the Los Angeles Chargers.

How much does Charlie Kolar weigh?

Charlie Kolar weighs 250 pounds, his listed weight on the Los Angeles Chargers roster. He is listed at 6'6".

What number does Charlie Kolar wear?

Charlie Kolar wears number 88 for the Los Angeles Chargers. He plays tight end.

What position does Charlie Kolar play?

Charlie Kolar plays tight end for the Los Angeles Chargers, wearing number 88. 2026 is his 5th season in the NFL.

What team does Charlie Kolar play for?

Charlie Kolar plays for the Los Angeles Chargers as a tight end. He has been with the Chargers since 2026.

Where did Charlie Kolar go to college?

Charlie Kolar played college football at Iowa State, after attending Norman North (OK). The Baltimore Ravens drafted him out of Iowa State in 2022.

When was Charlie Kolar drafted?

The Baltimore Ravens selected Charlie Kolar in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft with the 128th overall pick, out of Iowa State.

What round was Charlie Kolar drafted in?

Charlie Kolar was a fourth-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, taken 128th overall by the Baltimore Ravens.

What pick was Charlie Kolar in the NFL Draft?

Charlie Kolar was the 128th overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round.

Where is Charlie Kolar from?

Charlie Kolar went to high school in Oklahoma, at Norman North, before playing college football at Iowa State.

When is Charlie Kolar's birthday?

Charlie Kolar's birthday is February 10. He was born on February 10, 1999 and is 27 years old.

How long has Charlie Kolar been in the NFL?

2026 is Charlie Kolar's 5th NFL season; he entered the league in 2022 as a fourth-round pick of the Baltimore Ravens. View his career statistics.

What teams has Charlie Kolar played for?

Charlie Kolar has played for the Baltimore Ravens and Los Angeles Chargers. View his career statistics.

What year did Charlie Kolar enter the NFL?

Charlie Kolar entered the NFL in 2022, when the Baltimore Ravens drafted him in the fourth round. 2026 is his 5th season.