Demond Claiborne Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 22
- Height / weight
- 5'10", 188 lb
- Experience
- Rookie
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 0.7
- Pos rank
- RB93
- Rostered
- 4%
Week 4 vs. Dolphins, Sun Oct 4, 4:05 PM ET 3rd vs. RBs, favorable
Demond Claiborne Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
0.7 PPG
Played
2 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Demond Claiborne's 2026 Season, Week by Week
2 games played: two busts. The next four matchups include three of the league's softest run defenses.
- Week 1, Win,vs GB,—,Did not play
- Week 2, Win,at CHI,1.2,RB72
- Week 3, Win,at TB,0.1,RB77
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,vs MIA,FavorableDolphins vs. RBs
- Week 5, Oct 11,at NO,FavorableSaints vs. RBs
- Week 6,Bye,No game
- Week 7, Oct 25,vs IND,FavorableColts vs. RBs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to RBs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Demond Claiborne?
Claiborne is averaging 0.7 PPR points per game through 2 games, with 1 rushing yards and 0 TD on 3 carries, plus 1 catches for 2 yards. That ranks RB93, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
He is averaging 0.3 yards per carry. His quarterback has been Carson Wentz.
His best week was RB72 in Week 2 at the Bears (1.2 points); his worst, RB77 in Week 3 at the Buccaneers (0.1). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Dolphins (3rd vs. RBs) in Week 4 and the Saints (7th vs. RBs) in Week 5.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Claiborne ranks among all RBs in Redraft Command.
Demond Claiborne 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | @ Bears | W 9–3 | 1.2 | RB72 |
| 3 | @ Buccaneers | W 23–16 | 0.1 | RB77 |
| Total | 2–0 | 1.3 | RB93 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MIN | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1.3 | 0.7 | — |
| Career | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1.3 | 0.7 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
The path to touches, though, is choked. He sits third behind Jordan Mason and Aaron Jones, and projections reflect that reality at just 27.7 carries, 121. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has missed 1 game this season. Career games missed to injury: 0. Injury history
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Demond Claiborne Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Demond Claiborne in Week 4?
Demond Claiborne is depth in most leagues for Week 4 against the Dolphins, as the RB93 in PPR total points this season (0.7 a game). The Dolphins rank 3rd in PPR points allowed to RBs, a favorable matchup. Get the start/sit call for Claiborne.
How many fantasy points is Demond Claiborne averaging in 2026?
Demond Claiborne is averaging 0.7 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 1.3 points across 2 games. His last game produced 0.1 points.
Where does Demond Claiborne rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Demond Claiborne ranks RB93 in PPR total points in 2026, through 2 games. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Demond Claiborne worth rostering in fantasy football?
Mostly not: Demond Claiborne is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 4% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Demond Claiborne's fantasy football role?
Demond Claiborne is RB3 on the Vikings depth chart. He is averaging 1.5 carries and 0.5 targets a game, on 5% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Demond Claiborne's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Demond Claiborne's next three games are Week 4 vs. the Dolphins (3rd in PPR points allowed to RBs, favorable), Week 5 at the Saints (7th in PPR points allowed to RBs, favorable) and Week 7 vs. the Colts (5th in PPR points allowed to RBs, favorable). Three of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Demond Claiborne been in fantasy football this season?
Demond Claiborne has finished as a top-12 RB in 0 of his 2 games this season and outside the top 36 in 2. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 0.8 points around his 0.7-point average.
What is Demond Claiborne's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Demond Claiborne's floor has been 0.1 PPR points (Week 3, RB77) and his ceiling 1.2 (Week 2, RB72). His median week has been 0.7 points. See Claiborne's full game log.
Demond Claiborne 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Minnesota VikingsHe hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.
Rushing
- Yards
- 1
- TD
- 0
- Carries
- 3
0.3 Y/C
Receiving
- Rec
- 1
- Yards
- 2
- TD
- 0
1 Targets
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 1.3
- Pos rank
- RB93
1.2 Best Week 2 @ CHI0.1 Worst Week 3 @ TB
Advanced Rushing Stats
Claiborne is on the field for 4.5% of snaps and draws 1.5% of his team's targets.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||
| Yards after contact per carry | 0.33 | — |
| Explosive run rate | 0.0% | — |
| Fantasy points per opportunity | 0.07 | — |
| Yards before contact per carry | 0.00 | — |
| Broken tackles | 0 | — |
| Usage | ||
| Snap share | 4.5% | — |
| Target share | 1.5% | — |
| Red-zone opportunities | 0 | — |
| Targets per game | 0.5 | — |
Percentiles: 2026: below the qualifying line so far, so no percentiles.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 1.5 carries and 0.5 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
0.7
Fantasy PPG
1
Rush yds/g
0.5
Rec/g
Demond Claiborne career stats by season
| Season | GP | Car | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1.3 | 0.7 | — |
| Career | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1.3 | 0.7 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
0.7
Career PPG
2 games over 1 season
67%
Availability
Share of team games he played
0%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 RB
Claiborne has averaged 0.7 fantasy points per game over 2 games and 1 season.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Claiborne's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 1Rush yards2026
- 1.3Fantasy pts2026
- 3Career scrimmage yds2026–2026
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Demond Claiborne Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Demond Claiborne have in 2026?
Demond Claiborne has 1.3 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 0.7 per game across 2 games. That total ranks RB93 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many rushing yards does Demond Claiborne have this season?
Demond Claiborne has 1 rushing yards in 2026 through Week 4, 1 a game at 0.3 yards per carry. His high was 1 yards, in Week 3 at the Buccaneers.
How many touchdowns does Demond Claiborne have this season?
Demond Claiborne has no touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4: 0 rushing and 0 receiving.
How many rushing touchdowns does Demond Claiborne have this season?
Demond Claiborne has no rushing touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4, on 3 carries.
How many carries does Demond Claiborne have this season?
Demond Claiborne has 3 carries in 2026 through Week 4, 1.5 a game, for 1 yards. His high was 3 carries, in Week 3 at the Buccaneers.
How many receptions does Demond Claiborne have this season?
Demond Claiborne has 1 reception for 2 yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 1 target. His high was 1 catches, in Week 2 at the Bears.
How many receiving yards does Demond Claiborne have this season?
Demond Claiborne has 2 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, 1.0 a game on 1 catch. His high was 2 yards, in Week 2 at the Bears.
How many targets does Demond Claiborne have this season?
Demond Claiborne has drawn 1 target in 2026 through Week 4, 0.5 a game, and caught 1 of them. His high was 1 targets, in Week 2 at the Bears.
How many games has Demond Claiborne played in 2026?
Demond Claiborne has played 2 games in the 2026 season through Week 4, after missing 1 game to injury.
What are Demond Claiborne's career NFL stats?
Across 1 season and 2 games, Demond Claiborne has 1 rushing yards and 0 rushing touchdowns, plus 1 catches for 2 yards, for 1.3 PPR fantasy points (0.7 per game).
How many touchdowns does Demond Claiborne have in his career?
Demond Claiborne has no touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 0 receiving, over 2 games.
Demond Claiborne Game Log 2026
Games played
2
FPTS/G (PPR)
0.7
Carries/g
1.5
Rush yds/g
0.5
Rec/g
0.5
Rec yds/g
1.0
Across 2 games in 2026, Demond Claiborne has averaged 1.5 carries, 0.5 rushing yards and 0.7 PPR fantasy points per game. Demond Claiborne has finished as a top-12 RB in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0. The best week was Week 2 against CHI (1.2 points); the lowest was Week 3 against TB (0.1).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 2 | CHI21st | W 9-3 | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | RB72 |
Week 2 · CHI · W 9-3 · 1.2 pts
How the 1.2 points scored (PPR)
| |||||||||||
| 3 | TB24th | W 23-16 | 0.1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB77 |
Week 3 · TB · W 23-16 · 0.1 pts
How the 0.1 points scored (PPR)
| |||||||||||
Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to RBs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
All two weeks outside the top 36. For a running back ranked RB93 overall, he's been one of the steadier options at the position, never worse than RB77.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Held in check by Tampa Bay
3 carries, 1 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 5% of the snaps and handled 3 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Chicago
0 carries, 0 yds. 1/1 receiving, 2 yds.
He played 4% of the snaps and handled 0 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Minnesota Vikings vs Miami Dolphins
View matchup — Minnesota Vikings vs New Orleans Saints
View matchup — Minnesota Vikings vs Indianapolis Colts
View matchup — Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions
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Demond Claiborne Game Log FAQ
How did Demond Claiborne do in his last game?
Demond Claiborne scored 0.1 PPR points in Week 3 at the Buccaneers, a 23–16 win, an RB77 finish. He ran 3 times for 1 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Demond Claiborne score in his last game?
Demond Claiborne scored 0.1 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 at the Buccaneers, an RB77 finish for the week. That was 0.6 below his season average of 0.7.
How many rushing yards did Demond Claiborne have in his last game?
Demond Claiborne ran for 1 yards on 3 carries in Week 3 at the Buccaneers.
How many touchdowns did Demond Claiborne score in his last game?
Demond Claiborne did not score a touchdown in Week 3 at the Buccaneers; his 0.1 points came from yardage and catches.
How many carries did Demond Claiborne have in his last game?
Demond Claiborne had 3 carries for 1 yards in Week 3 at the Buccaneers, playing 5% of the offensive snaps.
How many receptions did Demond Claiborne have in his last game?
Demond Claiborne caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards in Week 3 at the Buccaneers.
What were Demond Claiborne's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 at the Bears, a 9–3 win, Demond Claiborne ran no times for 0 yards, and caught 1 of 1 target for 2 yards. That was 1.2 PPR points, an RB72 finish.
What was Demond Claiborne's best game this season?
Demond Claiborne's best 2026 game was Week 2 at the Bears: 1.2 PPR points, an RB72 finish. He ran no times for 0 yards, and caught 1 of 1 target for 2 yards.
What was Demond Claiborne's worst game this season?
Demond Claiborne's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 3 at the Buccaneers: 0.1 PPR points, an RB77 finish. He ran 3 times for 1 yards.
How many games has Demond Claiborne scored a touchdown in this season?
Demond Claiborne has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 2 games this season.
Demond Claiborne Rest-of-Season Outlook
depth RB for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
Our Take After Week 4
Through 2 games he's RB93 at 0.7 PPR points per game.
He's RB3 on the depth chart, so his value depends on the players ahead of him.
The next favorable matchups are the Dolphins in Week 4 (3rd against RBs) and the Saints in Week 5 (7th against RBs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Claiborne arrives in Minnesota with genuine juice: a 4.37 forty translates to real game breakaway speed, second only to Jeremiyah Love among this rookie class, and he flashed cutback feel on zone runs at Wake Forest, where he piled up 2,599 career rushing yards and 26 scores, including a 907-yard, 10-touchdown All-ACC senior season. The athletic ceiling is the whole pitch here.
The path to touches, though, is choked. He sits third behind Jordan Mason and Aaron Jones, and projections reflect that reality at just 27.7 carries, 121.5 rushing yards and roughly 20 fantasy points for the year. Spotty vision, shaky hands (five fumbles and six drops as a senior) and limited pass protection cap any quick climb. Jones' shaky durability is the only real lever. Treat Claiborne as a dynasty stash and speculative handcuff, not a 2026 redraft asset.
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft stretchThe Dolphins in Week 4 and the Saints in Week 5 are top-10 matchups for RBs.Wk 4 MIA, 3rdWk 5 NO, 7thWk 7 IND, 5thWk 8 DET, 19th
Risk
- RoleHe's RB3 on the depth chart.
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Demond Claiborne Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Demond Claiborne's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Demond Claiborne projects as a depth RB for deep leagues only for the rest of the 2026 season: waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Demond Claiborne's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Demond Claiborne is the RB93 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in depth RB territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Demond Claiborne's projected role going forward?
Demond Claiborne is RB3 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs an injury or a change ahead of him.
What is Demond Claiborne's fantasy football upside?
Demond Claiborne's upside: his ceiling this season is 1.2 PPR points (Week 2, RB72) and the Dolphins in Week 4 and the Saints in Week 5 are top-10 matchups for RBs.
How difficult is Demond Claiborne's remaining fantasy schedule?
Favorable: of his next seven games, 5 come against a top-10 matchup for RBs and 0 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Demond Claiborne Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, FriClaiborne hasn't appeared on an injury report this season.
Injury History at a Glance
No logged injuries.
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.
Demond Claiborne Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
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Demond Claiborne Injury FAQ
Is Demond Claiborne injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, Demond Claiborne is active with no injury designation. He has missed 1 game this season.
Is Demond Claiborne playing this week?
Demond Claiborne has no injury designation for Week 4 against the Dolphins on Sunday, October 4, so he is on track to play. Should you start him?
Has Demond Claiborne missed any games this season?
Yes. Demond Claiborne has missed 1 game in 2026 and played in 2.
Latest Demond Claiborne News & Updates
Claiborne struggles at Tampa Bay
3 CAR, 1 YDS
0.1 fantasy points · RB77
Claiborne ran 3 times for 1 yards in the 23–16 win at Tampa Bay. He played 5% of the offensive snaps.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 20W 9–3 @ CHI
Fantasy impact: Positive. Claiborne struggles at Chicago
1.2 fantasy points · RB72 · 0.5 above his 0.7 average
Claiborne ran 0 times for 0 yards, with 1 catches for 2 yards in the 9–3 win at Chicago. He played 4% of the offensive snaps.
Game log
No updates of this type yet this season.
Vikings Teammates News
Updates on Claiborne's backfield partners and quarterback.
- Aaron Jones: Missing practice Wednesday (opens in new tab)Aaron Jones, RB. 52 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Aaron Jones: Back in Sunday's game (opens in new tab)Aaron Jones, RB. 52 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Aaron Jones: Departs Sunday with knee injury (opens in new tab)Aaron Jones, RB. 52 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandPositive
- Carson Wentz: Will start Sunday at Chicago (opens in new tab)Carson Wentz, QB. 39 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Aaron Jones: Bigger role on tap (opens in new tab)Aaron Jones, RB. 52 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Carson Wentz: Will likely start in Murray absence (opens in new tab)Carson Wentz, QB. 39 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the Vikings
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Demond Claiborne News FAQ
What is the latest news on Demond Claiborne?
The latest Claiborne update, from September 27: Claiborne struggles at Tampa Bay. Claiborne ran 3 times for 1 yards in the 23–16 win at Tampa Bay. He played 5% of the offensive snaps.
How does the latest Demond Claiborne news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: he scored 0.1 fantasy points, a RB77 finish, 0.6 below his 0.7 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Demond Claiborne Bio
Demond Claiborne is a running back for the Minnesota Vikings, where he wears No. 21. Born October 9, 2003, he attended King William and played college football at Wake Forest.
The Minnesota Vikings selected Claiborne in round 6, pick 198, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
In 2 regular-season games since 2026, he has run for 1 yards and 0 touchdowns and caught 1 passes.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 1 season. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Minnesota Vikings Current team2026–present
Selected in round 6, pick 198, of the 2026 NFL Draft. He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 2 of 2 games.
College: Wake Forest
Transactions
- SignedSigned with the Minnesota Vikings.
- DraftedSelected by the Minnesota Vikings in round 6, pick 198.
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About Demond Claiborne: Bio FAQ
How old is Demond Claiborne?
Demond Claiborne is 22 years old. He was born on October 9, 2003. 2026 is his 1st NFL season.
How tall is Demond Claiborne?
Demond Claiborne is 5 feet 10 inches tall (5'10"), listed at 188 pounds, and plays running back for the Minnesota Vikings.
How much does Demond Claiborne weigh?
Demond Claiborne weighs 188 pounds, his listed weight on the Minnesota Vikings roster. He is listed at 5'10".
What number does Demond Claiborne wear?
Demond Claiborne wears number 21 for the Minnesota Vikings. He plays running back.
What position does Demond Claiborne play?
Demond Claiborne plays running back for the Minnesota Vikings, wearing number 21. 2026 is his 1st season in the NFL.
What team does Demond Claiborne play for?
Demond Claiborne plays for the Minnesota Vikings as a running back.
Where did Demond Claiborne go to college?
Demond Claiborne played college football at Wake Forest, after attending King William (VA).
Where is Demond Claiborne from?
Demond Claiborne went to high school in Virginia, at King William, before playing college football at Wake Forest.
When is Demond Claiborne's birthday?
Demond Claiborne's birthday is October 9. He was born on October 9, 2003 and is 22 years old.
How long has Demond Claiborne been in the NFL?
Demond Claiborne is an NFL rookie in 2026. View his career statistics.