Daniel Carlson Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 31
- Height / weight
- 6'5", 222 lb
- Experience
- 9th season
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 6.7
- Pos rank
- K25
- Rostered
- 2%
Week 4 vs. Falcons, Mon Oct 5, 8:15 PM ET
Daniel Carlson Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
6.7 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Starter
Trend
Stable
Daniel Carlson's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: one top-5 week, one mid-range start and one bust.
- Week 1, Loss,at DET,5.0,K24
- Week 2, Win,at BAL,13.0,K5
- Week 3, Loss,vs LV,2.0,K28
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 5,vs ATL,
- Week 5, Oct 11,vs MIN,
- Week 6, Oct 18,at NYG,
- Week 7, Oct 25,vs PIT,
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to Ks through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Daniel Carlson?
Carlson is averaging 6.7 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 0 catches for 0 yards and 0 TD on 0 targets. That ranks K25, which makes him a flex option in 12-team leagues.
His quarterback has been Tyler Shough.
His best week was K5 in Week 2 at the Ravens (13.0 points); his worst, K28 in Week 3 against the Raiders (2.0).
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Carlson ranks among all Ks in Redraft Command.
Daniel Carlson 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @ Lions | L 30–31 | 5.0 | K24 |
| 2 | @ Ravens | W 24–17 | 13.0 | K5 |
| 3 | vs Raiders | L 27–35 | 2.0 | K28 |
| Total | 1–2 | 20.0 | K25 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Injury status
Active, no designation
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Daniel Carlson Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Daniel Carlson in Week 4?
Daniel Carlson is a flex play in 12-team leagues for Week 4 against the Falcons, as the K25 in PPR total points this season (6.7 a game). Get the start/sit call for Carlson.
How many fantasy points is Daniel Carlson averaging in 2026?
Daniel Carlson is averaging 6.7 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 20.0 points across 3 games. His last game produced 2.0 points.
Where does Daniel Carlson rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Daniel Carlson ranks K25 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him a flex play in 12-team leagues. View his complete season statistics.
What is Daniel Carlson's fantasy football role?
Daniel Carlson is the Saints' starting K. He is averaging 0.0 targets a game in 2026.
How consistent has Daniel Carlson been in fantasy football this season?
Daniel Carlson has finished as a top-12 K in 1 of his 3 games this season. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 5.7 points around his 6.7-point average.
What is Daniel Carlson's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Daniel Carlson's floor has been 2.0 PPR points (Week 3, K28) and his ceiling 13.0 (Week 2, K5). His median week has been 5.0 points. See Carlson's full game log.
Daniel Carlson Stats 2026
6.7
Fantasy PPG
0.0
Targets/g
0
Rec yds/g
Daniel Carlson 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 | 20.0 | 6.7 | — |
| 2025 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 97.0 | 6.5 | K32 |
| 2024 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 137.0 | 8.1 | K18 |
| 2023 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 117.0 | 7.3 | K25 |
| 2022 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 158.0 | 9.9 | K2 |
| 2021 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 168.0 | 9.9 | K1 |
| 2020 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 151.0 | 9.4 | K3 |
| 2019 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 88.0 | 5.5 | K35 |
| 2018 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 86.0 | 7.2 | K20 |
| Career | 128 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1022.0 | 8.0 | — |
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Daniel Carlson Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Daniel Carlson have in 2026?
Daniel Carlson has 20.0 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 6.7 per game across 3 games. That total ranks K25 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Daniel Carlson have this season?
Daniel Carlson has 0 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on no catches and no targets.
How many receptions does Daniel Carlson have this season?
Daniel Carlson has no receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 0.0 a game, on no targets.
How many targets does Daniel Carlson have this season?
Daniel Carlson has drawn no targets in 2026 through Week 4, 0.0 a game, and caught 0% of them.
How many receiving touchdowns does Daniel Carlson have this season?
Daniel Carlson has no receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Daniel Carlson averaging?
Daniel Carlson is averaging 0.0 receiving yards per game in 2026, 0 yards across 3 games.
How many games has Daniel Carlson played in 2026?
Daniel Carlson has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Daniel Carlson's stats last season?
In 2025, Daniel Carlson caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards and no touchdowns in 15 games. That was 97.0 PPR points (6.5 per game), a K32 finish.
What are Daniel Carlson's career NFL stats?
Across 9 seasons and 128 games, Daniel Carlson has 0 catches for 0 yards and no touchdowns, for 1022.0 PPR fantasy points (8.0 per game).
How many touchdowns does Daniel Carlson have in his career?
Daniel Carlson has no touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 0 receiving, over 128 games.
How many career receiving yards does Daniel Carlson have?
Daniel Carlson has 0 career receiving yards over 9 seasons, on 0 catches.
Daniel Carlson Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
6.7
FG made/g
1.3
FG %
80%
XP made/g
2.3
Across 3 games in 2026, Daniel Carlson has averaged 1.3 field goals, 2.3 extra points and 6.7 PPR fantasy points per game. Daniel Carlson has finished as a top-12 K in 1 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 2. The best week was Week 2 against BAL (13.0 points); the lowest was Week 3 against LV (2.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | FG | XP | LNG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DET30th | L 30-31 | 5.0 | 1/2 | 3/3 | 28 | K24 |
Week 1 · DET · L 30-31 · 5.0 pts
How the 5.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | BAL10th | W 24-17 | 13.0 | 3/3 | 1/1 | 51 | K5 |
Week 2 · BAL · W 24-17 · 13.0 pts
How the 13.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | LV31st | L 27-35 | 2.0 | 0/0 | 3/4 | 0 | K28 |
Week 3 · LV · L 27-35 · 2.0 pts
How the 2.0 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
One K1 week, one K2 week and one bust. For a kicker ranked K25 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a top-5 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Las Vegas
FG 0/0 (long 0). XP 3/4.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Season high in a win
FG 3/3 (long 51). XP 1/1.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a loss at Detroit
FG 1/2 (long 28). XP 3/3.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (6.7)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons
View matchup — New Orleans Saints vs Minnesota Vikings
View matchup — New Orleans Saints vs New York Giants
View matchup — New Orleans Saints vs Pittsburgh Steelers
Daniel Carlson Game Log 2020
Games played
16
FPTS/G (PPR)
9.4
FG made/g
2.1
FG %
94%
XP made/g
2.8
Across 16 games in 2020, Daniel Carlson has averaged 2.1 field goals, 2.8 extra points and 9.4 PPR fantasy points per game. Daniel Carlson has finished as a top-12 K in 10 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 16. The best week was Week 10 against DEN (15.0 points); the lowest was Week 12 against ATL (6.0).
| Wk | Opp | FPTS | FG | XP | LNG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAR10th | 12.0 | 2/2 | 4/4 | 54 | K3 |
Week 1 · CAR · 12.0 pts
How the 12.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | NO18th | 12.0 | 2/2 | 4/4 | 54 | K8 |
Week 2 · NO · 12.0 pts
How the 12.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | NE23rd | 7.0 | 2/3 | 2/2 | 29 | K17 |
Week 3 · NE · 7.0 pts
How the 7.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | BUF25th | 13.0 | 3/3 | 2/2 | 54 | K8 |
Week 4 · BUF · 13.0 pts
How the 13.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | KC30th | 10.0 | 2/2 | 4/5 | 43 | K12 |
Week 5 · KC · 10.0 pts
How the 10.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | TB26th | 9.0 | 2/2 | 2/2 | 42 | K11 |
Week 7 · TB · 9.0 pts
How the 9.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 8 | CLE22nd | 9.0 | 3/4 | 1/1 | 33 | K8 |
Week 8 · CLE · 9.0 pts
How the 9.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | LAC9th | 7.0 | 1/1 | 4/4 | 31 | K21 |
Week 9 · LAC · 7.0 pts
How the 7.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 10 | DEN1st | 15.0 | 3/3 | 4/4 | 52 | K5 |
Week 10 · DEN · 15.0 pts
How the 15.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | KC30th | 7.0 | 1/1 | 4/4 | 35 | K17 |
Week 11 · KC · 7.0 pts
How the 7.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 12 | ATL14th | 6.0 | 2/2 | 0/0 | 29 | K22 |
Week 12 · ATL · 6.0 pts
How the 6.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | NYJ3rd | 8.0 | 1/1 | 4/4 | 48 | K10 |
Week 13 · NYJ · 8.0 pts
How the 8.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | IND24th | 9.0 | 2/2 | 3/3 | 25 | K9 |
Week 14 · IND · 9.0 pts
How the 9.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | LAC9th | 9.0 | 2/2 | 3/3 | 23 | K13 |
Week 15 · LAC · 9.0 pts
How the 9.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | MIA31st | 12.0 | 4/4 | 1/2 | 38 | K7 |
Week 16 · MIA · 12.0 pts
How the 12.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | DEN1st | 6.0 | 1/1 | 3/3 | 33 | K20 |
Week 17 · DEN · 6.0 pts
How the 6.0 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to Ks across 2020: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
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Daniel Carlson Game Log FAQ
How did Daniel Carlson do in his last game?
Daniel Carlson scored 2.0 PPR points in Week 3 against the Raiders, a 35–27 loss, a K28 finish. He caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Daniel Carlson score in his last game?
Daniel Carlson scored 2.0 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 against the Raiders, a K28 finish for the week. That was 4.7 below his season average of 6.7.
How many receiving yards did Daniel Carlson have in his last game?
Daniel Carlson had 0 receiving yards on no catches in Week 3 against the Raiders, from no targets.
How many touchdowns did Daniel Carlson score in his last game?
Daniel Carlson did not score a touchdown in Week 3 against the Raiders; his 2.0 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Daniel Carlson have in his last game?
Daniel Carlson caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards in Week 3 against the Raiders.
What were Daniel Carlson's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 at the Ravens, a 24–17 win, Daniel Carlson caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards. That was 13.0 PPR points, a K5 finish.
What was Daniel Carlson's best game this season?
Daniel Carlson's best 2026 game was Week 2 at the Ravens: 13.0 PPR points, a K5 finish. He caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards.
What was Daniel Carlson's worst game this season?
Daniel Carlson's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 3 against the Raiders: 2.0 PPR points, a K28 finish. He caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards.
How many games has Daniel Carlson scored a touchdown in this season?
Daniel Carlson has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 3 games this season.
Can I see Daniel Carlson's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Carlson's weekly results from any season from 2018 through 2025.
Latest Daniel Carlson News & Updates
Carlson struggles vs. Las Vegas
0 REC, 0 YDS (0 TGT)
2.0 fantasy points · K28
Carlson caught 0 of 0 targets for 0 yards in the 35–27 loss vs. Las Vegas.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 20W 24–17 @ BAL
Fantasy impact: Positive. Carlson posts season high in win at Baltimore
13.0 fantasy points · K5 · 6.3 above his 6.7 average
Carlson caught 0 of 0 targets for 0 yards in the 24–17 win at Baltimore.
Game logWeek 1Sep 13L 30–31 @ DET
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Carlson quiet in loss at Detroit
5.0 fantasy points · K24 · 1.7 below his 6.7 average
Carlson caught 0 of 0 targets for 0 yards in the 31–30 loss at Detroit.
Game logPreseasonAugust
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Set to work as New Orleans' kicker (opens in new tab)
Takes over kicking duties in New Orleans.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Catches on with New Orleans (opens in new tab)
Signed with the Saints, giving him a chance to reclaim kicking duties.
Fantasy take: A roster move: watch how it changes his snaps and targets in the next game.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
Saints Teammates News
Updates on Carlson's quarterback and target competition.
- Tyler Shough: Produces two TDs in Week 2 win (opens in new tab)Tyler Shough, QB. 132 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Chris Olave: Suiting up in Week 2 (opens in new tab)Chris Olave, WR. 36 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Chris Olave: Questionable for Sunday (opens in new tab)Chris Olave, WR. 36 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandPositive
- Chris Olave: Present for Friday's practice (opens in new tab)Chris Olave, WR. 36 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Chris Olave: Exits Thursday's practice as precaution (opens in new tab)Chris Olave, WR. 36 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandPositive
- Chris Olave: Dealing with hamstring injury (opens in new tab)Chris Olave, WR. 36 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandPositive
Around the Saints
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Daniel Carlson News FAQ
What is the latest news on Daniel Carlson?
The latest Carlson update, from September 27: Carlson struggles vs. Las Vegas. Carlson caught 0 of 0 targets for 0 yards in the 35–27 loss vs. Las Vegas.
How does the latest Daniel Carlson news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: he scored 2.0 fantasy points, a K28 finish, 4.7 below his 6.7 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Did Daniel Carlson sign with a new team?
The latest signing news on Carlson: Catches on with New Orleans (August 24). Signed with the Saints, giving him a chance to reclaim kicking duties.
Daniel Carlson Bio
Daniel Carlson is a kicker for the New Orleans Saints, where he wears No. 10. Born January 23, 1995, in Colorado Springs, CO, he attended The Classical Academy and played college football at Auburn.
The Minnesota Vikings selected Carlson in round 5, pick 167, of the 2018 NFL Draft. He was traded to the New York Jets on April 28, 2018. He was traded to the Minnesota Vikings on April 28, 2018. Since then, Carlson played for the Las Vegas Raiders (2018–2025) and joined the New Orleans Saints in 2026.
In 128 regular-season games since 2018, he has made 229 of 264 field goals.
Career Timeline
3 stops with 3 teams in 9 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
New Orleans Saints Current team2026–present
Las Vegas Raiders2018–2025
Minnesota Vikings2018
Selected in round 5, pick 167, of the 2018 NFL Draft.
College: Auburn
Transactions
- SignedSigned with the New Orleans Saints.
- ContractSigned a four-year, $18.4 million contract extension with the Las Vegas Raiders.
- TenderSigned his second-round restricted free-agent tender with the Las Vegas Raiders.
- TenderSigned exclusive rights free agent tender with the Las Vegas Raiders.
- Re-signedRe-signed with the Oakland Raiders.
- SignedSigned with the Oakland Raiders.
- WaivedWaived by the Minnesota Vikings.
- SignedSigned rookie contract with the Vikings.
- SignedSigned with the Minnesota Vikings.
- TradedTraded by the Minnesota Vikings to the New York Jets for TE Tyler Conklin.
- TradedTraded by the New York Jets to the Minnesota Vikings for DT Folorunso Fatukasi and RB Trenton Cannon.
- DraftedSelected by the Minnesota Vikings in round 5, pick 167.
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About Daniel Carlson: Bio FAQ
How old is Daniel Carlson?
Daniel Carlson is 31 years old. He was born on January 23, 1995. 2026 is his 9th NFL season.
How tall is Daniel Carlson?
Daniel Carlson is 6 feet 5 inches tall (6'5"), listed at 222 pounds, and plays kicker for the New Orleans Saints.
How much does Daniel Carlson weigh?
Daniel Carlson weighs 222 pounds, his listed weight on the New Orleans Saints roster. He is listed at 6'5".
What number does Daniel Carlson wear?
Daniel Carlson wears number 10 for the New Orleans Saints. He plays kicker.
What position does Daniel Carlson play?
Daniel Carlson plays kicker for the New Orleans Saints, wearing number 10. 2026 is his 9th season in the NFL.
What team does Daniel Carlson play for?
Daniel Carlson plays for the New Orleans Saints as a kicker. He has been with the Saints since 2026.
Where did Daniel Carlson go to college?
Daniel Carlson played college football at Auburn, after attending The Classical Academy (CO).
Where is Daniel Carlson from?
Daniel Carlson went to high school in Colorado, at The Classical Academy, before playing college football at Auburn.
When is Daniel Carlson's birthday?
Daniel Carlson's birthday is January 23. He was born on January 23, 1995 and is 31 years old.
How long has Daniel Carlson been in the NFL?
2026 is Daniel Carlson's 9th NFL season; he entered the league in 2018. View his career statistics.
What teams has Daniel Carlson played for?
Daniel Carlson has played for the Las Vegas Raiders and New Orleans Saints. View his career statistics.
What year did Daniel Carlson enter the NFL?
Daniel Carlson entered the NFL in 2018. 2026 is his 9th season.