Hayden Large Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 5 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 24
- Height / weight
- 6'4", 250 lb
- Experience
- Rookie
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- -
- Pos rank
- -
- Rostered
- -
Week 5 at Packers, Sun Oct 11, 1:00 PM ET 20th vs. TEs, neutral
Hayden Large's 2026 Season, Week by Week
The next four matchups are a tough stretch ahead.
- Week 2, Loss,vs MIN,-,Did not play
- Week 3, Win,vs PHI,-,Did not play
- Week 4, Win,vs NYJ,-,Did not play
- Up next. Week 5, Oct 11,at GB,Neutral, OutPackers vs. TEs
- Week 6, Oct 18,at ATL,NeutralFalcons vs. TEs
- Week 7, Oct 22,vs NE,ToughPatriots vs. TEs
- Week 8, Nov 2,at SEA,NeutralSeahawks vs. TEs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to TEs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Hayden Large?
Large enters 2026 as a developmental piece in Chicago's tight end room, a 24-year-old Iowa product with the prototypical 6-foot-4, 250-pound build teams covet at the position. The problem is opportunity: he sits near zero percent rostered, carries no established draft consensus, and hasn't earned an expert ranking, which tells you everything about where the staff sees him on the depth chart heading into the season.
The schedule does him no favors either, with the position drawing one of the league's tougher slates against opposing defenses. Treat Large as a pure speculative stash rather than a startable asset. If an injury opens a path to snaps, his size and frame make him worth a quick look, but until the targets materialize he belongs on the waiver wire in all standard formats. Monitor camp reports before spending anything.
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Large is listed injured reserve.
Injury status
Injured reserve
Outlook
The schedule does him no favors either, with the position drawing one of the league's tougher slates against opposing defenses. Treat Large as a pure speculative stash rather than a startable asset. If an injury opens a path to snaps, his size and frame make him worth a quick look, but until the targets materialize he belongs on the waiver wire in all standard formats. Full outlook
Hayden Large Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Hayden Large in Week 5?
No: Hayden Large is on injured reserve for Week 5 at the Packers, so he should sit. Get the start/sit call for Large.
What are Hayden Large's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Hayden Large's next three games are Week 5 at the Packers (20th in PPR points allowed to TEs, neutral), Week 6 at the Falcons (13th in PPR points allowed to TEs, neutral) and Week 7 vs. the Patriots (32nd in PPR points allowed to TEs, tough). Zero of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
Our 2026 Preseason Outlook
Large enters 2026 as a developmental piece in Chicago's tight end room, a 24-year-old Iowa product with the prototypical 6-foot-4, 250-pound build teams covet at the position. The problem is opportunity: he sits near zero percent rostered, carries no established draft consensus, and hasn't earned an expert ranking, which tells you everything about where the staff sees him on the depth chart heading into the season.
The schedule does him no favors either, with the position drawing one of the league's tougher slates against opposing defenses. Treat Large as a pure speculative stash rather than a startable asset. If an injury opens a path to snaps, his size and frame make him worth a quick look, but until the targets materialize he belongs on the waiver wire in all standard formats. Monitor camp reports before spending anything.
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- The scheduleNone of his next four opponents is a top-10 matchup for TEs.Wk 5 GB, 20thWk 6 ATL, 13thWk 7 NE, 32ndWk 8 SEA, 17th
Risk
- InjuryHe's on injured reserve, undisclosed.
- A tough matchupThe Patriots in Week 7 (32nd) is among the stingiest defenses against TEs.
Hayden Large Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What could hurt Hayden Large's fantasy value?
Hayden Large's risks: he is on injured reserve, undisclosed and the Patriots in Week 7 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Hayden Large's remaining fantasy schedule?
Favorable: of his next seven games, 3 come against a top-10 matchup for TEs and 1 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Latest Hayden Large News & Updates
Fantasy-relevant news, game recaps and role changes
Season Timeline
Week 4Oct 4W 23–12 vs NYJ
PendingRecap pending · analysis updating
Week 3Sep 28W 27–7 vs PHI
PendingRecap pending · analysis updating
Week 2Sep 20L 3–9 vs MIN
PendingRecap pending · analysis updating
Week 1Sep 13W 59–37 @ CAR
PendingRecap pending · analysis updating
No updates of this type yet this season.
Around the Bears
Hayden Large Bio
Hayden Large is a tight end for the Chicago Bears, wearing number 43. Born on March 27, 2002, Large attended Unity Christian (MI) and played college football at Iowa. Large has played for the Chicago Bears.
Career Timeline
- CollegeIowa
- 2026–
Chicago BearsCurrent team1 season
About Hayden Large: Bio FAQ
How old is Hayden Large?
Hayden Large is 24 years old. He was born on March 27, 2002. 2026 is his 1st NFL season.
How tall is Hayden Large?
Hayden Large is 6 feet 4 inches tall (6'4"), listed at 250 pounds, and plays tight end for the Chicago Bears.
How much does Hayden Large weigh?
Hayden Large weighs 250 pounds, his listed weight on the Chicago Bears roster. He is listed at 6'4".
What number does Hayden Large wear?
Hayden Large wears number 43 for the Chicago Bears. He plays tight end.
What position does Hayden Large play?
Hayden Large plays tight end for the Chicago Bears, wearing number 43. 2026 is his 1st season in the NFL.
What team does Hayden Large play for?
Hayden Large plays for the Chicago Bears as a tight end. He has been with the Bears since 2026.
Where did Hayden Large go to college?
Hayden Large played college football at Iowa, after attending Unity Christian (MI).
Where is Hayden Large from?
Hayden Large went to high school in Michigan, at Unity Christian, before playing college football at Iowa.
When is Hayden Large's birthday?
Hayden Large's birthday is March 27. He was born on March 27, 2002 and is 24 years old.
How long has Hayden Large been in the NFL?
Hayden Large is an NFL rookie in 2026. View his career statistics.
What teams has Hayden Large played for?
Hayden Large has played for the Chicago Bears. View his career statistics.
What year did Hayden Large enter the NFL?
Hayden Large entered the NFL in 2026. 2026 is his 1st season.