Jackson Meeks Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 23
- Height / weight
- 6'2", 235 lb
- Experience
- 2nd season
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 0.9
- Pos rank
- TE81
- Rostered
- —
Week 4 at Panthers, Sun Oct 4, 8:20 PM ET 14th vs. TEs, neutral
Jackson Meeks Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
0.9 PPG
Played
2 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Jackson Meeks's 2026 Season, Week by Week
2 games played: two busts. The next four matchups include one of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 1, Win,vs NO,—,Did not play
- Week 2, Loss,at BUF,0.0,TE96
- Week 3, Win,vs NYJ,1.8,TE54
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,at CAR,NeutralPanthers vs. TEs
- Week 5, Oct 11,at ARI,FavorableCardinals vs. TEs
- Week 6,Bye,No game
- Week 7, Oct 25,vs GB,NeutralPackers 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 Jackson Meeks?
Meeks is averaging 0.9 PPR points per game through 2 games, with 1 catches for 8 yards and 0 TD on 1 targets. That ranks TE81, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
He has caught 100.0% of his targets at 8.0 yards per target. His quarterback has been Jared Goff.
His best week was TE54 in Week 3 against the Jets (1.8 points); his worst, TE96 in Week 2 at the Bills (0.0). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Cardinals (6th vs. TEs) in Week 5 and the Dolphins (9th vs. TEs) in Week 9.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Meeks ranks among all TEs in Redraft Command.
Jackson Meeks 2026 Game Log
Full game log with receiving splitsCareer Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DET | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 1.8 | 0.9 | — |
| 2025 | DET | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — |
| Career | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 1.8 | 0.5 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Injury status
Active, no designation
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Jackson Meeks Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Jackson Meeks in Week 4?
Jackson Meeks is a bench stash in most leagues for Week 4 at the Panthers, as the TE81 in PPR total points this season (0.9 a game). The Panthers rank 14th in PPR points allowed to TEs, a neutral matchup. Get the start/sit call for Meeks.
How many fantasy points is Jackson Meeks averaging in 2026?
Jackson Meeks is averaging 0.9 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 1.8 points across 2 games. His last game produced 1.8 points.
Where does Jackson Meeks rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Jackson Meeks ranks TE81 in PPR total points in 2026, through 2 games. That makes him a bench stash in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Jackson Meeks worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Jackson Meeks is a bench stash in TE-premium leagues and waiver-wire material in 12-team and 10-team leagues.
What is Jackson Meeks's fantasy football role?
Jackson Meeks is TE3 on the Lions depth chart. He is averaging 0.5 targets a game, on 8% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Jackson Meeks's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Jackson Meeks's next three games are Week 4 at the Panthers (14th in PPR points allowed to TEs, neutral), Week 5 at the Cardinals (6th in PPR points allowed to TEs, favorable) and Week 7 vs. the Packers (22nd in PPR points allowed to TEs, neutral). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Jackson Meeks been in fantasy football this season?
Jackson Meeks has finished as a top-12 TE in 0 of his 2 games this season and outside the top 36 in 2. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 1.3 points around his 0.9-point average.
What is Jackson Meeks's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Jackson Meeks's floor has been 0.0 PPR points (Week 2, TE96) and his ceiling 1.8 (Week 3, TE54). His median week has been 0.9 points. See Meeks's full game log.
Jackson Meeks 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Detroit LionsHe hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.
Receiving
- Rec
- 1
- Yards
- 8
- TD
- 0
- Targets
- 1
8.0 Y/R100.0% Catch %
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 1.8
- Pos rank
- TE81
1.8 Best Week 3 vs NYJ0.0 Worst Week 2 @ BUF
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
0.9
Fantasy PPG
0.5
Targets/g
4
Rec yds/g
Jackson Meeks career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1.8 | 0.9 | — |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — |
| Career | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1.8 | 0.5 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
0.5
Career PPG
4 games over 2 seasons
20%
Availability
Share of team games he played
0%
Top-12 weeks
Share of his games as a TE1
0.8
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, low
Meeks has averaged 0.5 fantasy points per game over 4 games and 2 seasons, without a top-12 finish.
So far in 2026 he is at 0.9 per game, up 0.9 from 2025. His volume has held at about 0.5 targets a game, so the change is efficiency and scoring. His quarterback this season has been Jared Goff.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Meeks's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 8Rec yards2026
- 1.8Fantasy pts2026
- 8Career rec yds2025–2026
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Jackson Meeks Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Jackson Meeks have in 2026?
Jackson Meeks has 1.8 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 0.9 per game across 2 games. That total ranks TE81 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Jackson Meeks have this season?
Jackson Meeks has 8 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 1 catch and 1 target. His high was 8 yards, in Week 3 against the Jets.
How many receptions does Jackson Meeks have this season?
Jackson Meeks has 1 reception in 2026 through Week 4, 0.5 a game, on 1 target. His high was 1 catches, in Week 3 against the Jets.
How many targets does Jackson Meeks have this season?
Jackson Meeks has drawn 1 target in 2026 through Week 4, 0.5 a game, and caught 100% of them. His high was 1 targets, in Week 3 against the Jets.
How many receiving touchdowns does Jackson Meeks have this season?
Jackson Meeks has no receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Jackson Meeks averaging?
Jackson Meeks is averaging 4.0 receiving yards per game in 2026, 8 yards across 2 games.
How many yards per reception is Jackson Meeks averaging?
Jackson Meeks is averaging 8.0 yards per reception in 2026, 8 yards on 1 catch.
How many games has Jackson Meeks played in 2026?
Jackson Meeks has played 2 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Jackson Meeks's stats last season?
In 2025, Jackson Meeks caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards and no touchdowns in 2 games. That was 0.0 PPR points (0.0 per game).
What are Jackson Meeks's career NFL stats?
Across 2 seasons and 4 games, Jackson Meeks has 1 catches for 8 yards and no touchdowns, for 1.8 PPR fantasy points (0.5 per game).
How many touchdowns does Jackson Meeks have in his career?
Jackson Meeks has no touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 0 receiving, over 4 games.
How many career receiving yards does Jackson Meeks have?
Jackson Meeks has 8 career receiving yards over 2 seasons, on 1 catches.
Jackson Meeks Game Log 2026
Games played
2
FPTS/G (PPR)
0.9
Targets/g
0.5
Rec/g
0.5
Rec yds/g
4.0
Yds/rec
8.0
Across 2 games in 2026, Jackson Meeks has averaged 0.5 targets, 0.5 receptions and 0.9 PPR fantasy points per game. Jackson Meeks has finished as a top-12 TE in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0. The best week was Week 3 against NYJ (1.8 points); the lowest was Week 2 against BUF (0.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 2 | BUF25th | L 31-41 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | TE96 |
Week 2 · BUF · L 31-41 · 0.0 pts
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| 3 | NYJ23rd | W 31-24 | 1.8 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 8.0 | TE54 |
Week 3 · NYJ · W 31-24 · 1.8 pts
How the 1.8 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
All two weeks outside the top 24. For a tight end ranked TE81 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a TE54 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Held in check by the Jets
1/1, 8 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Buffalo
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Detroit Lions vs Carolina Panthers
View matchup — Detroit Lions vs Arizona Cardinals
View matchup — Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers
View matchup — Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings
Jackson Meeks Game Log 2025
Games played
2
FPTS/G (PPR)
0.0
Targets/g
0.0
Rec/g
0.0
Rec yds/g
0.0
Yds/rec
0.0
Across 2 games in 2025, Jackson Meeks has averaged 0.0 targets, 0.0 receptions and 0.0 PPR fantasy points per game. Jackson Meeks has finished as a top-12 TE in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0.
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 2 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 3 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 4 | CLE22nd | W 34-10 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | TE99 |
Week 4 · CLE · W 34-10 · 0.0 pts
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| 5 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 6 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 7 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 8 | Bye week | ||||||||
| 9 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 10 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 11 | PHI31st | L 9-16 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | TE86 |
Week 11 · PHI · L 9-16 · 0.0 pts
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| 12 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 13 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 14 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 15 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 16 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 17 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 18 | Did not play | ||||||||
Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to TEs across 2025: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
All two weeks outside the top 24. His weeks clustered in a range you could plan around, between TE86 and TE99.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Philadelphia
0/0, 0 yds.
Held in check by Cleveland
0/0, 0 yds.
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Jackson Meeks Game Log FAQ
How did Jackson Meeks do in his last game?
Jackson Meeks scored 1.8 PPR points in Week 3 against the Jets, a 31–24 win, a TE54 finish. He caught 1 of 1 target for 8 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Jackson Meeks score in his last game?
Jackson Meeks scored 1.8 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 against the Jets, a TE54 finish for the week. That was 0.9 above his season average of 0.9.
How many receiving yards did Jackson Meeks have in his last game?
Jackson Meeks had 8 receiving yards on 1 catch in Week 3 against the Jets, from 1 target.
How many touchdowns did Jackson Meeks score in his last game?
Jackson Meeks did not score a touchdown in Week 3 against the Jets; his 1.8 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Jackson Meeks have in his last game?
Jackson Meeks caught 1 of 1 target for 8 yards in Week 3 against the Jets.
What were Jackson Meeks's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 at the Bills, a 41–31 loss, Jackson Meeks caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards. That was 0.0 PPR points, a TE96 finish.
What was Jackson Meeks's best game this season?
Jackson Meeks's best 2026 game was Week 3 against the Jets: 1.8 PPR points, a TE54 finish. He caught 1 of 1 target for 8 yards.
What was Jackson Meeks's worst game this season?
Jackson Meeks's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 2 at the Bills: 0.0 PPR points, a TE96 finish. He caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards.
How many games has Jackson Meeks scored a touchdown in this season?
Jackson Meeks has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 2 games this season.
Can I see Jackson Meeks's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Meeks's weekly results from 2025.
Jackson Meeks Rest-of-Season Outlook
depth TE for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished TE138 last season at 0.0 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 2 games he's TE81 at 0.9 PPR points per game, against 0.0 over 2 games last season (TE138). The role is producing the same fantasy output two years running.
He's TE3 on the depth chart, so his value depends on the players ahead of him.
The next favorable matchup is the Cardinals in Week 5 (6th against TEs).
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft spotThe Cardinals in Week 5 is a top-10 matchup for TEs.Wk 4 CAR, 14thWk 5 ARI, 6thWk 7 GB, 22ndWk 8 MIN, 25th
Risk
- RoleHe's TE3 on the depth chart.
- A tough matchupThe Vikings in Week 8 (25th) is among the stingiest defenses against TEs.
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Jackson Meeks Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Jackson Meeks's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Jackson Meeks projects as a 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. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Jackson Meeks's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Jackson Meeks is the TE81 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in depth TE territory, waiver-wire material in 12-team leagues.
What is Jackson Meeks's projected role going forward?
Jackson Meeks is TE3 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs an injury or a change ahead of him.
What is Jackson Meeks's fantasy football upside?
Jackson Meeks's upside: his ceiling this season is 1.8 PPR points (Week 3, TE54) and the Cardinals in Week 5 is a top-10 matchup for TEs.
What could hurt Jackson Meeks's fantasy value?
Jackson Meeks's risks: the Vikings in Week 8 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Jackson Meeks'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.
Latest Jackson Meeks News & Updates
Meeks struggles vs. New York
1 REC, 8 YDS (1 TGT)
1.8 fantasy points · TE54
Meeks caught 1 of 1 targets for 8 yards in the 31–24 win vs. New York. That was 3% of the team's targets.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 17L 31–41 @ BUF
Fantasy impact: Negative. Meeks struggles at Buffalo
0.0 fantasy points · TE96 · 0.9 below his 0.9 average
Meeks caught 0 of 0 targets for 0 yards in the 41–31 loss at Buffalo.
Game log
No updates of this type yet this season.
Lions Teammates News
Updates on Meeks's quarterback and target competition.
- Jared Goff: Racks up production in high-scoring loss (opens in new tab)Jared Goff, QB. 109 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: Stellar numbers in Week 2 loss (opens in new tab)Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR. 35 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Jahmyr Gibbs: Eclipses 100 total yards in loss (opens in new tab)Jahmyr Gibbs, RB. 21 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Jared Goff: Does just enough in OT win during opener (opens in new tab)Jared Goff, QB. 109 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: Contract restructured by Detroit (opens in new tab)Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR. 35 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the Lions
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Jackson Meeks News FAQ
What is the latest news on Jackson Meeks?
The latest Meeks update, from September 27: Meeks struggles vs. New York. Meeks caught 1 of 1 targets for 8 yards in the 31–24 win vs. New York. That was 3% of the team's targets.
How does the latest Jackson Meeks news affect his fantasy value?
Positively: he scored 1.8 fantasy points, a TE54 finish, 0.9 above his 0.9 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Jackson Meeks Bio
Jackson Meeks is a tight end for the Detroit Lions, where he wears No. 13. Born March 24, 2003, he attended Central and played college football at Syracuse.
He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Detroit Lions in 2025.
In 4 regular-season games since 2025, he has caught 1 passes for 8 yards and 0 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 2 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Detroit Lions Current team2025–present
He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 5 of 5 games.
College: Syracuse
Trades and Team Changes
- SignedSigned as an undrafted free agent with the Detroit Lions.
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About Jackson Meeks: Bio FAQ
How old is Jackson Meeks?
Jackson Meeks is 23 years old. He was born on March 24, 2003. 2026 is his 2nd NFL season.
How tall is Jackson Meeks?
Jackson Meeks is 6 feet 2 inches tall (6'2"), listed at 235 pounds, and plays tight end for the Detroit Lions.
How much does Jackson Meeks weigh?
Jackson Meeks weighs 235 pounds, his listed weight on the Detroit Lions roster. He is listed at 6'2".
What number does Jackson Meeks wear?
Jackson Meeks wears number 13 for the Detroit Lions. He plays tight end.
What position does Jackson Meeks play?
Jackson Meeks plays tight end for the Detroit Lions, wearing number 13. 2026 is his 2nd season in the NFL.
What team does Jackson Meeks play for?
Jackson Meeks plays for the Detroit Lions as a tight end. He has been with the Lions since 2025.
Where did Jackson Meeks go to college?
Jackson Meeks played college football at Syracuse, after attending Central (AL).
Where is Jackson Meeks from?
Jackson Meeks went to high school in Alabama, at Central, before playing college football at Syracuse.
When is Jackson Meeks's birthday?
Jackson Meeks's birthday is March 24. He was born on March 24, 2003 and is 23 years old.
How long has Jackson Meeks been in the NFL?
2026 is Jackson Meeks's 2nd NFL season; he entered the league in 2025. View his career statistics.
What teams has Jackson Meeks played for?
Jackson Meeks has played for the Detroit Lions. View his career statistics.
What year did Jackson Meeks enter the NFL?
Jackson Meeks entered the NFL in 2025. 2026 is his 2nd season.