Chase McLaughlin Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 30
- Height / weight
- 6'0", 190 lb
- Experience
- 8th season
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 13.0
- Pos rank
- K2
- Rostered
- 41%
Week 4 vs. Packers, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET
Chase McLaughlin Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
13.0 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Starter
Trend
Stable
Chase McLaughlin's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: one top-5 week and two mid-range starts.
- Week 1, Loss,at CIN,11.0,K9
- Week 2, Loss,vs CLE,16.0,K2
- Week 3, Loss,vs MIN,12.0,K8
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,vs GB,
- Week 5, Oct 8,at DAL,
- Week 6, Oct 18,vs PIT,
- Week 7, Oct 25,at CAR,
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to Ks through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Chase McLaughlin?
McLaughlin is averaging 13.0 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 0 catches for 0 yards and 0 TD on 0 targets. That ranks K2, which makes him a K1-level starter in 12-team leagues.
His quarterback has been Baker Mayfield.
His best week was K2 in Week 2 against the Browns (16.0 points); his worst, K9 in Week 1 at the Bengals (11.0).
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where McLaughlin ranks among all Ks in Redraft Command.
Chase McLaughlin 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @ Bengals | L 27–33 | 11.0 | K9 |
| 2 | vs Browns | L 19–23 | 16.0 | K2 |
| 3 | vs Vikings | L 16–23 | 12.0 | K8 |
| Total | 0–3 | 39.0 | K2 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Injury status
Active, no designation
Ks like Chase McLaughlin
K1Evan McPhersonBengals42.0 PTS
K2You are hereChase McLaughlinBuccaneers39.0 PTS
K3Andre SzmytBrowns38.0 PTS
K4Spencer ShraderColts37.0 PTS
K5Will ReichardVikings33.0 PTS
K6Ryan FitzgeraldPanthers32.0 PTS
K7Tyler LoopRavens31.0 PTS
Chase McLaughlin Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Chase McLaughlin in Week 4?
Chase McLaughlin is a weekly starter in 12-team leagues for Week 4 against the Packers, as the K2 in PPR total points this season (13.0 a game). Get the start/sit call for McLaughlin.
How many fantasy points is Chase McLaughlin averaging in 2026?
Chase McLaughlin is averaging 13.0 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 39.0 points across 3 games. His last game produced 12.0 points.
Where does Chase McLaughlin rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Chase McLaughlin ranks K2 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him a weekly starter in 12-team leagues. View his complete season statistics.
What is Chase McLaughlin's fantasy football role?
Chase McLaughlin is the Buccaneers' starting K. He is averaging 0.0 targets a game in 2026.
How consistent has Chase McLaughlin been in fantasy football this season?
Chase McLaughlin has finished as a top-12 K in 3 of his 3 games this season. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 2.6 points around his 13.0-point average.
What is Chase McLaughlin's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Chase McLaughlin's floor has been 11.0 PPR points (Week 1, K9) and his ceiling 16.0 (Week 2, K2). His median week has been 12.0 points. See McLaughlin's full game log.
Chase McLaughlin Stats 2026
13.0
Fantasy PPG
0.0
Targets/g
0
Rec yds/g
Chase McLaughlin career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.0 | 13.0 | — |
| 2025 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 149.0 | 8.8 | K7 |
| 2024 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 160.0 | 9.4 | K5 |
| 2023 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 134.0 | 7.9 | K15 |
| 2022 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 132.0 | 8.3 | K12 |
| 2021 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 86.0 | 5.4 | K27 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 4.5 | K38 |
| 2019 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 86.0 | 7.8 | K27 |
| Career | 101 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 804.0 | 8.0 | — |
Ks like Chase McLaughlin
K1Evan McPhersonBengals42.0 PTSK2You are hereChase McLaughlinBuccaneers39.0 PTSK3Andre SzmytBrowns38.0 PTSK4Spencer ShraderColts37.0 PTSK5Will ReichardVikings33.0 PTSK6Ryan FitzgeraldPanthers32.0 PTSK7Tyler LoopRavens31.0 PTSChase McLaughlin Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Chase McLaughlin have in 2026?
Chase McLaughlin has 39.0 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 13.0 per game across 3 games. That total ranks K2 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Chase McLaughlin have this season?
Chase McLaughlin has 0 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on no catches and no targets.
How many receptions does Chase McLaughlin have this season?
Chase McLaughlin has no receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 0.0 a game, on no targets.
How many targets does Chase McLaughlin have this season?
Chase McLaughlin has drawn no targets in 2026 through Week 4, 0.0 a game, and caught 0% of them.
How many receiving touchdowns does Chase McLaughlin have this season?
Chase McLaughlin has no receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Chase McLaughlin averaging?
Chase McLaughlin is averaging 0.0 receiving yards per game in 2026, 0 yards across 3 games.
How many games has Chase McLaughlin played in 2026?
Chase McLaughlin has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Chase McLaughlin's stats last season?
In 2025, Chase McLaughlin caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards and no touchdowns in 17 games. That was 149.0 PPR points (8.8 per game), a K7 finish.
What are Chase McLaughlin's career NFL stats?
Across 8 seasons and 101 games, Chase McLaughlin has 0 catches for 0 yards and no touchdowns, for 804.0 PPR fantasy points (8.0 per game).
How many touchdowns does Chase McLaughlin have in his career?
Chase McLaughlin has no touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 0 receiving, over 101 games.
How many career receiving yards does Chase McLaughlin have?
Chase McLaughlin has 0 career receiving yards over 8 seasons, on 0 catches.
Chase McLaughlin Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
13.0
FG made/g
3.0
FG %
100%
XP made/g
1.7
Across 3 games in 2026, Chase McLaughlin has averaged 3.0 field goals, 1.7 extra points and 13.0 PPR fantasy points per game. Chase McLaughlin has finished as a top-12 K in 3 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 3. The best week was Week 2 against CLE (16.0 points); the lowest was Week 1 against CIN (11.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | FG | XP | LNG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CIN7th | L 27-33 | 11.0 | 2/2 | 3/3 | 51 | K9 |
Week 1 · CIN · L 27-33 · 11.0 pts
How the 11.0 points scored (PPR)
| |||||||
| 2 | CLE4th | L 19-23 | 16.0 | 4/4 | 1/1 | 59 | K2 |
Week 2 · CLE · L 19-23 · 16.0 pts
How the 16.0 points scored (PPR)
| |||||||
| 3 | MIN12th | L 16-23 | 12.0 | 3/3 | 1/1 | 54 | K8 |
Week 3 · MIN · L 16-23 · 12.0 pts
How the 12.0 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to Ks across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
All three weeks in the K1 range. For a kicker ranked K2 overall, he's been one of the steadier options at the position, never worse than K9.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
K1 week vs. Minnesota
FG 3/3 (long 54). XP 1/1.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his current season average.
Season high in a loss
FG 4/4 (long 59). XP 1/1.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
K1 week at Cincinnati
FG 2/2 (long 51). XP 3/3.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (13.0)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Green Bay Packers
View matchup — Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Dallas Cowboys
View matchup — Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Pittsburgh Steelers
View matchup — Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers
Chase McLaughlin career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.0 | 13.0 | — |
| 2025 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 149.0 | 8.8 | K7 |
| 2024 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 160.0 | 9.4 | K5 |
| 2023 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 134.0 | 7.9 | K15 |
| 2022 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 132.0 | 8.3 | K12 |
| 2021 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 86.0 | 5.4 | K27 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 4.5 | K38 |
| 2019 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 86.0 | 7.8 | K27 |
| Career | 101 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 804.0 | 8.0 | — |
Ks like Chase McLaughlin
K1Evan McPhersonBengals42.0 PTSK2You are hereChase McLaughlinBuccaneers39.0 PTSK3Andre SzmytBrowns38.0 PTSK4Spencer ShraderColts37.0 PTSK5Will ReichardVikings33.0 PTSK6Ryan FitzgeraldPanthers32.0 PTSK7Tyler LoopRavens31.0 PTSChase McLaughlin Game Log FAQ
How did Chase McLaughlin do in his last game?
Chase McLaughlin scored 12.0 PPR points in Week 3 against the Vikings, a 23–16 loss, a K8 finish. He caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Chase McLaughlin score in his last game?
Chase McLaughlin scored 12.0 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 against the Vikings, a K8 finish for the week. That was 1.0 below his season average of 13.0.
How many receiving yards did Chase McLaughlin have in his last game?
Chase McLaughlin had 0 receiving yards on no catches in Week 3 against the Vikings, from no targets.
How many touchdowns did Chase McLaughlin score in his last game?
Chase McLaughlin did not score a touchdown in Week 3 against the Vikings; his 12.0 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Chase McLaughlin have in his last game?
Chase McLaughlin caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards in Week 3 against the Vikings.
What were Chase McLaughlin's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 against the Browns, a 23–19 loss, Chase McLaughlin caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards. That was 16.0 PPR points, a K2 finish.
What was Chase McLaughlin's best game this season?
Chase McLaughlin's best 2026 game was Week 2 against the Browns: 16.0 PPR points, a K2 finish. He caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards.
What was Chase McLaughlin's worst game this season?
Chase McLaughlin's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 1 at the Bengals: 11.0 PPR points, a K9 finish. He caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards.
How many games has Chase McLaughlin scored a touchdown in this season?
Chase McLaughlin has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 3 games this season.
Can I see Chase McLaughlin's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to McLaughlin's weekly results from any season from 2019 through 2025.
Latest Chase McLaughlin News & Updates
McLaughlin delivers K1 week vs. Minnesota
0 REC, 0 YDS (0 TGT)
12.0 fantasy points · K8
McLaughlin caught 0 of 0 targets for 0 yards in the 23–16 loss vs. Minnesota.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 20L 19–23 vs CLE
Fantasy impact: Positive. McLaughlin posts season high in loss vs. Cleveland
16.0 fantasy points · K2 · 3.0 above his 13.0 average
McLaughlin caught 0 of 0 targets for 0 yards in the 23–19 loss vs. Cleveland.
Game logWeek 1Sep 13L 27–33 @ CIN
Fantasy impact: Positive. McLaughlin delivers K1 week at Cincinnati
11.0 fantasy points · K9 · 2.0 below his 13.0 average
McLaughlin caught 0 of 0 targets for 0 yards in the 33–27 loss at Cincinnati.
Game log
No updates of this type yet this season.
Buccaneers Teammates News
Updates on McLaughlin's quarterback and target competition.
- Baker Mayfield: Hurts hand late against Vikings (opens in new tab)Baker Mayfield, QB. 96 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNegative
- Emeka Egbuka: Ready for Sunday (opens in new tab)Emeka Egbuka, WR. 20 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Emeka Egbuka: Looks to be practicing fully Wednesday (opens in new tab)Emeka Egbuka, WR. 20 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Baker Mayfield: Lands $165M extension with Bucs (opens in new tab)Baker Mayfield, QB. 96 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Emeka Egbuka: Getting work Monday (opens in new tab)Emeka Egbuka, WR. 20 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Emeka Egbuka: Stting out Tuesday's practice (opens in new tab)Emeka Egbuka, WR. 20 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the Buccaneers
Ks like Chase McLaughlin
K1Evan McPhersonBengals42.0 PTSK2You are hereChase McLaughlinBuccaneers39.0 PTSK3Andre SzmytBrowns38.0 PTSK4Spencer ShraderColts37.0 PTSK5Will ReichardVikings33.0 PTSK6Ryan FitzgeraldPanthers32.0 PTSK7Tyler LoopRavens31.0 PTSChase McLaughlin News FAQ
What is the latest news on Chase McLaughlin?
The latest McLaughlin update, from September 27: McLaughlin delivers K1 week vs. Minnesota. McLaughlin caught 0 of 0 targets for 0 yards in the 23–16 loss vs. Minnesota.
How does the latest Chase McLaughlin news affect his fantasy value?
Positively: he scored 12.0 fantasy points, a K8 finish, 1.0 below his 13.0 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Chase McLaughlin Bio
Chase McLaughlin is a kicker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he wears No. 4. Born April 9, 1996, in Cypress, TX, he attended Cypress Woods and played college football at Illinois.
He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2019. Since then, McLaughlin played for the San Francisco 49ers (2019), Indianapolis Colts (2019), Jacksonville Jaguars (2020), New York Jets (2020) and Cleveland Browns (2021), returned to the Indianapolis Colts in 2022 and joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2023.
In 100 regular-season games since 2019, he has made 167 of 195 field goals.
Career Timeline
8 stops with 7 teams in 8 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Current team2023–present
Indianapolis Colts2022, second stint
Cleveland Browns2021
New York Jets2020
Jacksonville Jaguars2020
Indianapolis Colts2019
San Francisco 49ers2019
Los Angeles Chargers2019
College: Illinois
Transactions
- Re-signedRe-signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a three-year contract.
- SignedSigned with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- SignedSigned with the Indianapolis Colts.
- WaivedWaived by the Cleveland Browns.
- Re-signedRe-signed with the Cleveland Browns.
- ClaimedClaimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns.
- WaivedWaived by the New York Jets.
- ClaimedClaimed off waivers by the New York Jets.
- WaivedWaived by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
- SignedSigned by the Jacksonville Jaguars off the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad to the active roster.
- SignedSigned to the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad.
- WaivedWaived by the Indianapolis Colts.
- ContractSigned a one-year contract extension with the Indianapolis Colts.
- ClaimedClaimed off waivers by the Indianapolis Colts.
- SignedSigned with the Indianapolis Colts.
- WaivedWaived by the San Francisco 49ers.
- SignedSigned a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers.
- ReleasedReleased by the Los Angeles Chargers.
- SignedSigned with the Los Angeles Chargers.
- SignedSigned to the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad.
- WaivedWaived by the Buffalo Bills.
- ReleasedReleased by the Buffalo Bills.
- SignedSigned with the Buffalo Bills.
- SignedSigned as an undrafted free agent with the Los Angeles Chargers.
Ks like Chase McLaughlin
K1Evan McPhersonBengals42.0 PTSK2You are hereChase McLaughlinBuccaneers39.0 PTSK3Andre SzmytBrowns38.0 PTSK4Spencer ShraderColts37.0 PTSK5Will ReichardVikings33.0 PTSK6Ryan FitzgeraldPanthers32.0 PTSK7Tyler LoopRavens31.0 PTSAbout Chase McLaughlin: Bio FAQ
How old is Chase McLaughlin?
Chase McLaughlin is 30 years old. He was born on April 9, 1996. 2026 is his 8th NFL season.
How tall is Chase McLaughlin?
Chase McLaughlin is 6 feet tall (6'0"), listed at 190 pounds, and plays kicker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
How much does Chase McLaughlin weigh?
Chase McLaughlin weighs 190 pounds, his listed weight on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers roster. He is listed at 6'0".
What number does Chase McLaughlin wear?
Chase McLaughlin wears number 4 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He plays kicker.
What position does Chase McLaughlin play?
Chase McLaughlin plays kicker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, wearing number 4. 2026 is his 8th season in the NFL.
What team does Chase McLaughlin play for?
Chase McLaughlin plays for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a kicker. He has been with the Buccaneers since 2023.
Where did Chase McLaughlin go to college?
Chase McLaughlin played college football at Illinois, after attending Cypress Woods (TX).
Where is Chase McLaughlin from?
Chase McLaughlin went to high school in Texas, at Cypress Woods, before playing college football at Illinois.
When is Chase McLaughlin's birthday?
Chase McLaughlin's birthday is April 9. He was born on April 9, 1996 and is 30 years old.
How long has Chase McLaughlin been in the NFL?
2026 is Chase McLaughlin's 8th NFL season; he entered the league in 2019. View his career statistics.
What teams has Chase McLaughlin played for?
Chase McLaughlin has played for the Indianapolis Colts (two stints), New York Jets, Cleveland Browns and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. View his career statistics.
What year did Chase McLaughlin enter the NFL?
Chase McLaughlin entered the NFL in 2019. 2026 is his 8th season.