Chig Okonkwo Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 27
- Height / weight
- 6'3", 238 lb
- Experience
- 5th season
- Drafted
- 2022 R4, #143
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 3.6
- Pos rank
- TE66
- Rostered
- 13%
Week 4 vs. Colts, Sun Oct 4, 9:30 AM ET 7th vs. TEs, favorable
Chig Okonkwo Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
3.6 PPG
Played
1 game
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Chig Okonkwo's 2026 Season, Week by Week
1 game played: one bust. The next four matchups include one of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 1, Loss,at PHI,3.6,TE36
- Week 2, Loss,at DAL,—,Did not play
- Week 3, Win,vs SEA,—,Did not play
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,vs IND,FavorableColts vs. TEs
- Week 5, Oct 11,vs NYG,NeutralGiants vs. TEs
- Week 6, Oct 19,at SF,Neutral49ers vs. TEs
- 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 Chig Okonkwo?
Okonkwo is averaging 3.6 PPR points per game through 1 game, with 2 catches for 16 yards and 0 TD on 3 targets. That ranks TE66, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
He has caught 66.7% of his targets at 5.3 yards per target. His quarterback has been Jayden Daniels.
His one game so far was a TE36 finish at the Eagles. Two favorable matchups are coming: the Colts (7th vs. TEs) in Week 4 and the Bengals (5th vs. TEs) in Week 11.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Okonkwo ranks among all TEs in Redraft Command.
Chig Okonkwo 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @ Eagles | L 22–24 | 3.6 | TE36 |
| Total | 0–1 | 3.6 | TE66 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | WAS | 1 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 3.6 | 3.6 | — |
| 2025 | TEN | 17 | 79 | 56 | 560 | 2 | 124.0 | 7.3 | TE21 |
| 2024 | TEN | 17 | 70 | 52 | 479 | 2 | 113.6 | 6.7 | TE21 |
| 2023 | TEN | 17 | 77 | 54 | 528 | 1 | 113.4 | 6.7 | TE21 |
| 2022 | TEN | 17 | 46 | 32 | 450 | 3 | 97.2 | 5.7 | TE25 |
| Career | 69 | 275 | 196 | 2,033 | 8 | 451.8 | 6.5 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
The red-zone usage is the real anchor on his outlook, with five red-zone targets and three inside the 20 producing minimal touchdown equity. He plays a lot, a 63.7 percent snap share on a 69. Behind him on the depth chart: John Bates. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has missed 2 games this season. Career games missed to injury: 0. Injury history
- 2025footPlayed through
- 2024backPlayed through
- 2023chestPlayed through
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Should I start Chig Okonkwo in Week 4?
Chig Okonkwo is a bench stash in most leagues for Week 4 against the Colts, as the TE66 in PPR total points this season (3.6 a game). The Colts rank 7th in PPR points allowed to TEs, a favorable matchup. Get the start/sit call for Okonkwo.
How many fantasy points is Chig Okonkwo averaging in 2026?
Chig Okonkwo is averaging 3.6 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 3.6 points across 1 game. His last game produced 3.6 points.
Where does Chig Okonkwo rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Chig Okonkwo ranks TE66 in PPR total points in 2026, through 1 game. That makes him a bench stash in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Chig Okonkwo worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Chig Okonkwo is a bench stash in TE-premium leagues and waiver-wire material in 12-team and 10-team leagues. He is rostered in 13% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Chig Okonkwo's fantasy football role?
Chig Okonkwo is the Commanders' starting TE, with John Bates behind him. He is averaging 3.0 targets a game, on 56% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Chig Okonkwo's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Chig Okonkwo's next three games are Week 4 vs. the Colts (7th in PPR points allowed to TEs, favorable), Week 5 vs. the Giants (17th in PPR points allowed to TEs, neutral) and Week 6 at the 49ers (21st in PPR points allowed to TEs, neutral). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
Chig Okonkwo 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Washington CommandersHe hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.
Receiving
- Rec
- 2
- Yards
- 16
- TD
- 0
- Targets
- 3
8.0 Y/R66.7% Catch %
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 3.6
- Pos rank
- TE66
3.6 Best Week 1 @ PHI
Advanced Receiving Stats
Okonkwo is a short-area target (4.7 yards per target last season), with a 3.2% target share this season.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 16 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards per target | 5.3 | — | 7.5 | 52nd |
| Fantasy points per target | 0.53 | — | 0.92 | 27th |
| Yards per route run | — | — | 1.38 | 54th |
| YAC per reception | 1.0 | — | 6.3 | 85th |
| Catch rate | 66.7% | — | 73.0% | 50th |
| Usage | ||||
| Target share | 3.2% | — | 14.9% | 69th |
| Snap share | 56.0% | — | 62.7% | 52nd |
| Air-yards share | 4.2% | — | 9.0% | 50th |
| Red-zone targets | 0 | — | 5 | 15th |
| Route participation | — | — | 68.5% | 67th |
| Style | ||||
| Average depth of target | 13.0 | — | 4.7 | 23rd |
Percentiles: 2026: below the qualifying line so far, so no percentiles · 2025 (16 games, weeks 1–17) among 53. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Profile: Okonkwo adds yards after the catch.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 3.0 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
3.6
Fantasy PPG
3.0
Targets/g
16
Rec yds/g
Chig Okonkwo career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 1 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 3.6 | 3.6 | — |
| 2025 | 17 | 79 | 56 | 560 | 2 | 0 | 124.0 | 7.3 | TE21 |
| 2024 | 17 | 70 | 52 | 479 | 2 | 17 | 113.6 | 6.7 | TE21 |
| 2023 | 17 | 77 | 54 | 528 | 1 | 6 | 113.4 | 6.7 | TE21 |
| 2022 | 17 | 46 | 32 | 450 | 3 | 2 | 97.2 | 5.7 | TE25 |
| Career | 69 | 275 | 196 | 2,033 | 8 | 25 | 451.8 | 6.5 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
6.5
Career PPG
69 games over 5 seasons
97%
Availability
Share of team games he played
22%
Top-12 weeks
Share of his games as a TE1
4.7
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, low
Okonkwo has averaged 6.5 fantasy points per game over 69 games and 5 seasons, without a top-12 finish. The average hides two careers: 6.9 a game in his three seasons with a starter's volume, 5.6 in the two without it.
So far in 2026 he is at 3.6 per game, down 3.7 from 2025. Volume is the driver: 3.0 targets a game against 4.6. His quarterback this season has been Jayden Daniels.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Okonkwo's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 560Rec yards2025
- 3Rec TD2022
- 124.0Fantasy pts2025 · TE21
- 2,033Career rec yds2022–2026
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How many fantasy points does Chig Okonkwo have in 2026?
Chig Okonkwo has 3.6 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 3.6 per game across 1 game. That total ranks TE66 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Chig Okonkwo have this season?
Chig Okonkwo has 16 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 2 catches and 3 targets.
How many receptions does Chig Okonkwo have this season?
Chig Okonkwo has 2 receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 2.0 a game, on 3 targets.
How many targets does Chig Okonkwo have this season?
Chig Okonkwo has drawn 3 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 3.0 a game, and caught 67% of them.
How many receiving touchdowns does Chig Okonkwo have this season?
Chig Okonkwo has no receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Chig Okonkwo averaging?
Chig Okonkwo is averaging 16.0 receiving yards per game in 2026, 16 yards across 1 game.
How many yards per reception is Chig Okonkwo averaging?
Chig Okonkwo is averaging 8.0 yards per reception in 2026, 16 yards on 2 catches.
How many games has Chig Okonkwo played in 2026?
Chig Okonkwo has played 1 game in the 2026 season through Week 4, after missing 2 games to injury.
What were Chig Okonkwo's stats last season?
In 2025, Chig Okonkwo caught 56 of 79 targets for 560 yards and 2 touchdowns in 17 games. That was 124.0 PPR points (7.3 per game), a TE21 finish.
What are Chig Okonkwo's career NFL stats?
Across 5 seasons and 69 games, Chig Okonkwo has 196 catches for 2,033 yards and 8 touchdowns, for 451.8 PPR fantasy points (6.5 per game).
How many touchdowns does Chig Okonkwo have in his career?
Chig Okonkwo has 8 touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 8 receiving, over 69 games.
How many career receiving yards does Chig Okonkwo have?
Chig Okonkwo has 2,033 career receiving yards over 5 seasons, on 196 catches.
Chig Okonkwo Game Log 2026
Games played
1
FPTS/G (PPR)
3.6
Targets/g
3.0
Rec/g
2.0
Rec yds/g
16.0
Yds/rec
8.0
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PHI31st | L 22-24 | 3.6 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 8.0 | TE36 |
Week 1 · PHI · L 22-24 · 3.6 pts
How the 3.6 points scored (PPR)
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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
One game in: a TE36 finish. Check back after a few weeks for a real range.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Philadelphia
2/3, 16 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his current season average.
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Washington Commanders vs Indianapolis Colts
View matchup — Washington Commanders vs New York Giants
View matchup — Washington Commanders vs San Francisco 49ers
View matchup — Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles
Chig Okonkwo Game Log 2025
Games played
17
FPTS/G (PPR)
7.3
Targets/g
4.6
Rec/g
3.3
Rec yds/g
32.9
Yds/rec
10.0
Across 17 games in 2025, Chig Okonkwo has averaged 4.6 targets, 3.3 receptions and 7.3 PPR fantasy points per game. Chig Okonkwo has finished as a top-12 TE in 5 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 11. The best week was Week 16 against KC (16.4 points); the lowest was Week 7 against NE (0.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DEN17th | L 12-20 | 4.9 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 0 | 6.3 | TE29 |
Week 1 · DEN · L 12-20 · 4.9 pts
How the 4.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | LAR19th | L 19-33 | 7.5 | 6 | 4 | 35 | 0 | 8.8 | TE21 |
Week 2 · LAR · L 19-33 · 7.5 pts
How the 7.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | IND3rd | L 20-41 | 11.6 | 6 | 5 | 66 | 0 | 13.2 | TE8 |
Week 3 · IND · L 20-41 · 11.6 pts
How the 11.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | HOU18th | L 0-26 | 1.4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4.0 | TE52 |
Week 4 · HOU · L 0-26 · 1.4 pts
How the 1.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | ARI4th | W 22-21 | 8.8 | 5 | 4 | 48 | 0 | 12.0 | TE22 |
Week 5 · ARI · W 22-21 · 8.8 pts
How the 8.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | LV30th | L 10-20 | 10.6 | 6 | 6 | 46 | 0 | 7.7 | TE15 |
Week 6 · LV · L 10-20 · 10.6 pts
How the 10.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | NE11th | L 13-31 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | TE71 |
Week 7 · NE · L 13-31 · 0.0 pts
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| 8 | IND3rd | L 14-38 | 9.3 | 5 | 4 | 53 | 0 | 13.3 | TE12 |
Week 8 · IND · L 14-38 · 9.3 pts
How the 9.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | LAC26th | L 20-27 | 3.0 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 5.0 | TE42 |
Week 9 · LAC · L 20-27 · 3.0 pts
How the 3.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | HOU18th | L 13-16 | 8.6 | 3 | 3 | 56 | 0 | 18.7 | TE12 |
Week 11 · HOU · L 13-16 · 8.6 pts
How the 8.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 12 | SEA10th | L 24-30 | 7.0 | 4 | 3 | 40 | 0 | 13.3 | TE20 |
Week 12 · SEA · L 24-30 · 7.0 pts
How the 7.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | JAX7th | L 3-25 | 6.9 | 5 | 4 | 29 | 0 | 7.3 | TE23 |
Week 13 · JAX · L 3-25 · 6.9 pts
How the 6.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | CLE22nd | W 31-29 | 4.0 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 0 | 10.0 | TE27 |
Week 14 · CLE · W 31-29 · 4.0 pts
How the 4.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | SF9th | L 24-37 | 7.3 | 6 | 4 | 33 | 0 | 8.3 | TE21 |
Week 15 · SF · L 24-37 · 7.3 pts
How the 7.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | KC23rd | W 26-9 | 16.4 | 8 | 6 | 44 | 1 | 7.3 | TE5 |
Week 16 · KC · W 26-9 · 16.4 pts
How the 16.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | NO21st | L 26-34 | 14.5 | 7 | 3 | 55 | 1 | 18.3 | TE6 |
Week 17 · NO · L 26-34 · 14.5 pts
How the 14.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | JAX7th | L 7-41 | 2.2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1.0 | TE47 |
Week 18 · JAX · L 7-41 · 2.2 pts
How the 2.2 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to TEs across 2025: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Five TE1 weeks, six TE2 weeks and six busts. For a tight end who finished TE27 overall, the spread mattered more than the average: you got a top-5 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Wk 1 TE29 · Wk 2 TE21 · Wk 3 TE8 · Wk 4 TE52 · Wk 5 TE22 · Wk 6 TE15 · Wk 7 TE71 · Wk 8 TE12 · Wk 9 TE42 · Wk 11 TE12 · Wk 12 TE20 · Wk 13 TE23 · Wk 14 TE27 · Wk 15 TE21 · Wk 16 TE5 · Wk 17 TE6 · Wk 18 TE47
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Jacksonville
2/5, 2 yds.
Just 0.4 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
TE1 week vs. New Orleans
3/7, 55 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Season high in a win
6/8, 44 yds, 1 TD.
Just 5.5 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a loss at San Francisco
4/6, 33 yds.
Just 5.5 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
Held in check by Cleveland
2/2, 20 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a loss vs. Jacksonville
4/5, 29 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
Steady in a loss vs. Seattle
3/4, 40 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
TE1 week vs. Houston
3/3, 56 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by the Chargers
2/2, 10 yds.
Just 5.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
TE1 week at Indianapolis
4/5, 53 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by New England
0/2, 0 yds.
Just 0.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a loss at Las Vegas
6/6, 46 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Efficient in a road win
4/5, 48 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Houston
1/3, 4 yds.
Just 1.3 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
TE1 week vs. Indianapolis
5/6, 66 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a loss vs. the Rams
4/6, 35 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
Shut down by Denver
3/4, 19 yds.
Just 4.8 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
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How did Chig Okonkwo do in his last game?
Chig Okonkwo scored 3.6 PPR points in Week 1 at the Eagles, a 24–22 loss, a TE36 finish. He caught 2 of 3 targets for 16 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Chig Okonkwo score in his last game?
Chig Okonkwo scored 3.6 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 1 at the Eagles, a TE36 finish for the week.
How many receiving yards did Chig Okonkwo have in his last game?
Chig Okonkwo had 16 receiving yards on 2 catches in Week 1 at the Eagles, from 3 targets.
How many touchdowns did Chig Okonkwo score in his last game?
Chig Okonkwo did not score a touchdown in Week 1 at the Eagles; his 3.6 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Chig Okonkwo have in his last game?
Chig Okonkwo caught 2 of 3 targets for 16 yards in Week 1 at the Eagles.
How many games has Chig Okonkwo scored a touchdown in this season?
Chig Okonkwo has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 1 game this season.
Can I see Chig Okonkwo's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Okonkwo's weekly results from any season from 2022 through 2025.
Chig Okonkwo Rest-of-Season Outlook
Target-heavy depth TE for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished TE21 last season at 7.3 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 1 game he's TE66 at 3.6 PPR points per game, against 7.3 over 17 games last season (TE21). He's running behind last season's pace.
Last season he ranked 16th of 81 in route participation (69.3%), 15th of 82 in target share (14.9%) and 30th of 82 in efficiency (1.30 yards per route run). His points come from his target share. Efficiency is the soft spot. Jayden Daniels is his quarterback.
The main risk is the job itself. He's the listed starter with John Bates next on the depth chart, and a benching or an injury would take his value to zero overnight.
The next favorable matchup is the Colts in Week 4 (7th against TEs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Okonkwo arrives in Washington as a known commodity who profiles as a stable, low-ceiling TE2. Across the last three seasons in Tennessee he hovered in the same lane: 70 to 79 targets, a 14 to 16 percent target share, and finishes between TE17 and TE22. His 2025 line tells the story plainly, 56 catches on 79 looks for 560 yards and just 2 scores, with a 70.9 percent catch rate and only 68 fantasy points. The efficiency was respectable, a 0.16 EPA per play and 1.3 yards per route run, but the volume never spiked.
The red-zone usage is the real anchor on his outlook, with five red-zone targets and three inside the 20 producing minimal touchdown equity. He plays a lot, a 63.7 percent snap share on a 69.3 percent route rate, yet generates yardage on short, secure throws averaging 4.63 air yards per target. A new offense could nudge his role, but until the target count and scoring climb, he stays a streaming-tier option.
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
Target share
Efficiency
- Average depth of target
- 4.6
- Drop rate
- 6.3%
- Red-zone targets
- 5
- Route participation
- 69.3%
- YAC per reception
- 6.1
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft spotThe Colts in Week 4 is a top-10 matchup for TEs.Wk 4 IND, 7thWk 5 NYG, 17thWk 6 SF, 21stWk 8 PHI, 32nd
- Every-down route participation69.3% route participation, 16th of 81 TEs in 2025.
- Heavy target share14.9% target share, 15th of 82 TEs in 2025.
Risk
- Job securityJohn Bates is next on the depth chart; a benching or injury hands him the job.
- A tough matchupThe Eagles in Week 8 (32nd) is among the stingiest defenses against TEs.
- DropsA 6.3% drop rate in 2025.
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What is Chig Okonkwo's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Chig Okonkwo projects as a target-heavy 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. His target share (14.9% target share, 15th of 82 TEs in 2025) supports that. His efficiency (1.30 yards per route run, 30th of 82 TEs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Chig Okonkwo's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Chig Okonkwo is the TE66 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in depth TE territory, waiver-wire material in 12-team leagues.
What is Chig Okonkwo's projected role going forward?
Chig Okonkwo is the listed starting TE, with John Bates next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
What is Chig Okonkwo's fantasy football upside?
Chig Okonkwo's upside: his ceiling this season is 3.6 PPR points (Week 1, TE36), his target share (14.9% target share, 15th of 82 TEs in 2025) gives him a weekly floor to build on and the Colts in Week 4 is a top-10 matchup for TEs.
What could hurt Chig Okonkwo's fantasy value?
Chig Okonkwo's risks: John Bates is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt, his efficiency (1.30 yards per route run, 30th of 82 TEs in 2025) limits his scoring and the Eagles in Week 8 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Chig Okonkwo's remaining fantasy schedule?
About average: of his next seven games, 2 come against a top-10 matchup for TEs and 2 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Chig Okonkwo Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, Fri| Week | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4vs IND, Oct 4 | — | — | — | Limited | Due Fri |
| Week 3vs SEA, Sep 27 | Hamstring | — | — | DNP | Out |
| Week 2@ DAL, Sep 20 | Hamstring | — | — | DNP | Out |
Injury History at a Glance
Three logged injuries in five seasons. None of them has cost him a regular-season game.
Durability
100/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
No games missed to injury
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Abdomen | 1 | 0 |
| Chest / ribs | 1 | 0 |
| Foot / toe | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 0 |
Injury risk profile: Moderate
- No body part injured twice
- Foot in 2025, played through
- 0 games in 5 seasons
- 3 injuries spread across 3 body parts
Chig Okonkwo Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2025
Foot Played through
Okonkwo was listed as questionable and limited in practice with a foot injury but played through the issue.
- 2024
Abdomen Played through
A minor abdomen injury limited him to three snaps in the final week of the season.
- 2023
Illness Played through
Was listed as questionable due to an illness but did not miss the game.
If Okonkwo Misses Time
Next man up: John Bates
John Bates is next on the Commanders depth chart at tight end. Tight end targets would mostly move to the receivers, so he's a streaming option at best if Okonkwo misses time.
Who else it affects
His absence would move work to the rest of the offense, and Jayden Daniels would lose one of his main options.
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Is Chig Okonkwo injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, Chig Okonkwo is active with no injury designation. He has missed 2 games this season.
Is Chig Okonkwo playing this week?
Chig Okonkwo has no injury designation for Week 4 against the Colts on Sunday, October 4, so he is on track to play. Should you start him?
Did Chig Okonkwo practice today?
Chig Okonkwo was a limited participant in today's practice. His Week 4 report so far: Fri limited.
Has Chig Okonkwo missed any games this season?
Yes. Chig Okonkwo has missed 2 games in 2026 and played in 1.
What is Chig Okonkwo's injury history?
Chig Okonkwo has 3 logged NFL injuries, none of which has cost him a regular-season game. No body part has been injured twice.
What was Chig Okonkwo's most recent injury?
Chig Okonkwo's most recent logged injury was a foot injury in Week 13 of 2025. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Chig Okonkwo have any recurring injuries?
No. Chig Okonkwo's three logged injuries were to three different body parts, so the record shows no recurring pattern.
Latest Chig Okonkwo News & Updates
Ruled out this week (opens in new tab)
Will not play this week due to injury.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 2.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 20L 20–37 @ DAL
Fantasy impact: Negative. Won't practice Wednesday (opens in new tab)
Will sit out Wednesday's practice.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 2.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 1Sep 13L 22–24 @ PHI
Fantasy impact: Negative. Okonkwo struggles at Philadelphia
3.6 fantasy points · TE36
Okonkwo caught 2 of 3 targets for 16 yards in the 24–22 loss at Philadelphia. That was 10% of the team's targets.
Game log
No updates of this type yet this season.
Commanders Teammates News
Updates on Okonkwo's quarterback and target competition.
- Jayden Daniels: Limited in return to practice (opens in new tab)Jayden Daniels, QB. 51 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Jayden Daniels: Making trip to London (opens in new tab)Jayden Daniels, QB. 51 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Jayden Daniels: Could need surgery after season (opens in new tab)Jayden Daniels, QB. 51 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNegative
- Stefon Diggs: Four snags in victory (opens in new tab)Stefon Diggs, WR. 22 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Jayden Daniels: Set to practice during Week 4 (opens in new tab)Jayden Daniels, QB. 51 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Jayden Daniels: Traveling to London in Week 4, could sit again (opens in new tab)Jayden Daniels, QB. 51 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the Commanders
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What is the latest news on Chig Okonkwo?
The latest Okonkwo update, from September 18: Ruled out this week. Will not play this week due to injury.
How does the latest Chig Okonkwo news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: He did not play in Week 2. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Chig Okonkwo Bio
Chig Okonkwo is a tight end for the Washington Commanders, where he wears No. 85. Born September 8, 1999, in Powder Springs, GA, he attended Hillgrove and played college football at Maryland.
The Tennessee Titans selected Okonkwo in round 4, pick 143, of the 2022 NFL Draft. Since then, Okonkwo joined the Washington Commanders in 2026.
In 69 regular-season games since 2022, he has caught 196 passes for 2,033 yards and 8 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
2 stops with 2 teams in 5 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
Washington Commanders Current team2026–present
He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 1 of 1 game.
Tennessee Titans2022–2025
Selected in round 4, pick 143, of the 2022 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 48 of 68 games.
College: Maryland
Transactions
- SignedSigned a three-year contract with the Washington Commanders worth up to $30 million.
- SignedSigned with the Tennessee Titans.
- DraftedSelected by the Tennessee Titans in round 4, pick 143.
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How old is Chig Okonkwo?
Chig Okonkwo is 27 years old. He was born on September 8, 1999. 2026 is his 5th NFL season.
How tall is Chig Okonkwo?
Chig Okonkwo is 6 feet 3 inches tall (6'3"), listed at 238 pounds, and plays tight end for the Washington Commanders.
How much does Chig Okonkwo weigh?
Chig Okonkwo weighs 238 pounds, his listed weight on the Washington Commanders roster. He is listed at 6'3".
What number does Chig Okonkwo wear?
Chig Okonkwo wears number 85 for the Washington Commanders. He plays tight end.
What position does Chig Okonkwo play?
Chig Okonkwo plays tight end for the Washington Commanders, wearing number 85. 2026 is his 5th season in the NFL.
What team does Chig Okonkwo play for?
Chig Okonkwo plays for the Washington Commanders as a tight end. He has been with the Commanders since 2026.
Where did Chig Okonkwo go to college?
Chig Okonkwo played college football at Maryland, after attending Hillgrove (GA). The Tennessee Titans drafted him out of Maryland in 2022.
When was Chig Okonkwo drafted?
The Tennessee Titans selected Chig Okonkwo in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft with the 143rd overall pick, out of Maryland.
What round was Chig Okonkwo drafted in?
Chig Okonkwo was a fourth-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, taken 143rd overall by the Tennessee Titans.
What pick was Chig Okonkwo in the NFL Draft?
Chig Okonkwo was the 143rd overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, selected by the Tennessee Titans in the fourth round.
Where is Chig Okonkwo from?
Chig Okonkwo went to high school in Georgia, at Hillgrove, before playing college football at Maryland.
When is Chig Okonkwo's birthday?
Chig Okonkwo's birthday is September 8. He was born on September 8, 1999 and is 27 years old.
How long has Chig Okonkwo been in the NFL?
2026 is Chig Okonkwo's 5th NFL season; he entered the league in 2022 as a fourth-round pick of the Tennessee Titans. View his career statistics.
What teams has Chig Okonkwo played for?
Chig Okonkwo has played for the Tennessee Titans and Washington Commanders. View his career statistics.
What year did Chig Okonkwo enter the NFL?
Chig Okonkwo entered the NFL in 2022, when the Tennessee Titans drafted him in the fourth round. 2026 is his 5th season.