Jaleel McLaughlin Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 5 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 26
- Height / weight
- 5'7", 187 lb
- Experience
- 4th season
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 3.0
- Pos rank
- RB66
- Rostered
- —
Week 5 at Jets, Sun Oct 11, 1:00 PM ET 9th vs. RBs, favorable
Jaleel McLaughlin Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
3.0 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Jaleel McLaughlin's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: one top-5 week and two busts. The next four matchups include two of the league's softest run defenses.
- Week 2, Win,at TB,0.3,RB80
- Week 3, Win,vs CAR,0.0,RB89
- Week 4, Win,vs PIT,8.8,RB3
- Up next. Week 5, Oct 11,at NYJ,FavorableJets vs. RBs
- Week 6, Oct 18,vs BAL,NeutralRavens vs. RBs
- Week 7, Oct 25,at TEN,NeutralTitans vs. RBs
- Week 8, Nov 1,at PIT,FavorableSteelers 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 Jaleel McLaughlin?
McLaughlin is averaging 3.0 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 31 rushing yards and 1 TD on 2 carries, plus 0 catches for 0 yards. That ranks RB66, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
He is averaging 15.5 yards per carry. His quarterback has been Deshaun Watson.
His best week was RB3 in Week 4 against the Steelers (8.8 points); his worst, RB89 in Week 3 against the Panthers (0.0). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Jets (9th vs. RBs) in Week 5 and the Steelers (10th vs. RBs) in Week 8.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where McLaughlin ranks among all RBs in Redraft Command.
Jaleel McLaughlin 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | @ Buccaneers | W 23–19 | 0.3 | RB80 |
| 3 | vs Panthers | W 21–18 | 0.0 | RB89 |
| 4 | vs Steelers | W 27–24 | 8.8 | RB3 |
| Total | 3–0 | 9.1 | RB66 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CLE | 3 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.1 | 3.0 | — |
| 2025 | DEN | 8 | 187 | 1 | 4 | 27 | 0 | 31.4 | 3.9 | RB79 |
| 2024 | DEN | 16 | 496 | 1 | 24 | 76 | 2 | 97.2 | 6.1 | RB45 |
| 2023 | DEN | 17 | 410 | 1 | 31 | 160 | 2 | 106.0 | 6.2 | RB46 |
| Career | 44 | 1,124 | 4 | 59 | 263 | 4 | 243.7 | 5.5 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
The problem is opportunity, not talent. A slightly negative EPA per play (-0.014) and a 1% target share reflect a clear fourth-back role behind Dobbins, Harvey, and Coleman in Sean Payton's loaded backfield. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has missed 1 game this season. Career games missed to injury: 1. Injury history
- 2024quad1 game
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RB67Ty JohnsonBills9.0 PTS
RB68Chris BrooksPackers7.9 PTS
RB69Tyler BadieBroncos7.3 PTS
Jaleel McLaughlin Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Jaleel McLaughlin in Week 5?
Jaleel McLaughlin is depth in most leagues for Week 5 at the Jets, as the RB66 in PPR total points this season (3.0 a game). The Jets rank 9th in PPR points allowed to RBs, a favorable matchup. Get the start/sit call for McLaughlin.
How many fantasy points is Jaleel McLaughlin averaging in 2026?
Jaleel McLaughlin is averaging 3.0 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 9.1 points across 3 games. His last game produced 8.8 points.
Where does Jaleel McLaughlin rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Jaleel McLaughlin ranks RB66 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Jaleel McLaughlin worth rostering in fantasy football?
Mostly not: Jaleel McLaughlin is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues.
What is Jaleel McLaughlin's fantasy football role?
Jaleel McLaughlin is RB3 on the Browns depth chart. He is averaging 0.7 carries and 0.3 targets a game, on 7% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Jaleel McLaughlin's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Jaleel McLaughlin's next three games are Week 5 at the Jets (9th in PPR points allowed to RBs, favorable), Week 6 vs. the Ravens (15th in PPR points allowed to RBs, neutral) and Week 7 at the Titans (14th in PPR points allowed to RBs, neutral). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Jaleel McLaughlin been in fantasy football this season?
Jaleel McLaughlin has finished as a top-12 RB in 1 of his 3 games this season and outside the top 36 in 2. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 5.0 points around his 3.0-point average.
What is Jaleel McLaughlin's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Jaleel McLaughlin's floor has been 0.0 PPR points (Week 3, RB89) and his ceiling 8.8 (Week 4, RB3). His median week has been 0.3 points. See McLaughlin's full game log.
Jaleel McLaughlin 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Cleveland BrownsTouchdowns account for 66% of his fantasy production, making his weekly output highly TD-dependent.
Rushing
- Yards
- 31
- TD
- 1
- Carries
- 2
15.5 Y/C
Receiving
- Rec
- 0
- Yards
- 0
- TD
- 0
1 Targets
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 9.1
- Pos rank
- RB66
8.8 Best Week 4 vs PIT0.0 Worst Week 3 vs CAR
Advanced Rushing Stats
McLaughlin is on the field for 7.3% of snaps and draws 0.9% of his team's targets.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 7 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards after contact per carry | 2.00 | — | 1.74 | 30th |
| Explosive run rate | 50.0% | — | 12.9% | 85th |
| Fantasy points per opportunity | 3.03 | — | 0.62 | 38th |
| Yards before contact per carry | 1.00 | — | 2.97 | 86th |
| Broken tackles | 0 | — | 0 | 0th |
| Usage | ||||
| Snap share | 7.3% | — | 15.1% | 4th |
| Target share | 0.9% | — | 0.7% | 0th |
| Red-zone opportunities | 0 | — | 4 | 0th |
| Targets per game | 0.5 | — | 0.6 | 4th |
Percentiles: 2026: below the qualifying line so far, so no percentiles · 2025 (7 games, weeks 1–17) among 74.
Profile: McLaughlin gets room before contact and breaks explosive runs, but rarely breaks tackles and draws few targets.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 0.7 carries and 0.3 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
3.0
Fantasy PPG
10
Rush yds/g
0.0
Rec/g
Jaleel McLaughlin career stats by season
| Season | GP | Car | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 2 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.1 | 3.0 | — |
| 2025 | 8 | 37 | 187 | 1 | 4 | 27 | 0 | 31.4 | 3.9 | RB79 |
| 2024 | 16 | 113 | 496 | 1 | 24 | 76 | 2 | 97.2 | 6.1 | RB45 |
| 2023 | 17 | 76 | 410 | 1 | 31 | 160 | 2 | 106.0 | 6.2 | RB46 |
| Career | 44 | 228 | 1,124 | 4 | 59 | 263 | 4 | 243.7 | 5.5 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
5.5
Career PPG
44 games over 4 seasons
80%
Availability
Share of team games he played
11%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 RB
4.3
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, low
McLaughlin has averaged 5.5 fantasy points per game over 44 games and 4 seasons, without a top-12 finish.
So far in 2026 he is at 3.0 per game, down 0.9 from 2025. Volume is the driver: 1.0 carries plus targets a game against 5.4. His quarterback this season has been Deshaun Watson.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see McLaughlin's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 496Rush yards2024
- 3Total TD2024
- 106.0Fantasy pts2023 · RB46
- 1,387Career scrimmage yds2023–2026
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How many fantasy points does Jaleel McLaughlin have in 2026?
Jaleel McLaughlin has 9.1 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 3.0 per game across 3 games. That total ranks RB66 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many rushing yards does Jaleel McLaughlin have this season?
Jaleel McLaughlin has 31 rushing yards in 2026 through Week 4, 10 a game at 15.5 yards per carry. His high was 28 yards, in Week 4 against the Steelers.
How many touchdowns does Jaleel McLaughlin have this season?
Jaleel McLaughlin has 1 touchdown in 2026 through Week 4: 1 rushing and 0 receiving.
How many rushing touchdowns does Jaleel McLaughlin have this season?
Jaleel McLaughlin has 1 rushing touchdown in 2026 through Week 4, on 2 carries.
How many carries does Jaleel McLaughlin have this season?
Jaleel McLaughlin has 2 carries in 2026 through Week 4, 0.7 a game, for 31 yards. His high was 1 carries, in Week 2 at the Buccaneers.
How many receptions does Jaleel McLaughlin have this season?
Jaleel McLaughlin has no receptions for 0 yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 1 target.
How many receiving yards does Jaleel McLaughlin have this season?
Jaleel McLaughlin has 0 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, 0.0 a game on no catches.
How many targets does Jaleel McLaughlin have this season?
Jaleel McLaughlin has drawn 1 target in 2026 through Week 4, 0.3 a game, and caught 0 of them. His high was 1 targets, in Week 2 at the Buccaneers.
How many games has Jaleel McLaughlin played in 2026?
Jaleel McLaughlin has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4, after missing 1 game to injury.
What were Jaleel McLaughlin's stats last season?
In 2025, Jaleel McLaughlin ran for 187 yards and 1 touchdown and caught 4 passes for 27 yards in 8 games. That was 31.4 PPR points (3.9 per game), an RB79 finish.
What are Jaleel McLaughlin's career NFL stats?
Across 4 seasons and 44 games, Jaleel McLaughlin has 1,124 rushing yards and 4 rushing touchdowns, plus 59 catches for 263 yards, for 243.7 PPR fantasy points (5.5 per game).
How many touchdowns does Jaleel McLaughlin have in his career?
Jaleel McLaughlin has 8 touchdowns in his NFL career: 4 rushing and 4 receiving, over 44 games.
Jaleel McLaughlin Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
3.0
Carries/g
0.7
Rush yds/g
10.3
Rec/g
0.0
Rec yds/g
0.0
Across 3 games in 2026, Jaleel McLaughlin has averaged 0.7 carries, 10.3 rushing yards and 3.0 PPR fantasy points per game. Jaleel McLaughlin has finished as a top-12 RB in 1 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 1. The best week was Week 4 against PIT (8.8 points); the lowest was Week 3 against CAR (0.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 2 | TB24th | W 23-19 | 0.3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB80 |
Week 2 · TB · W 23-19 · 0.3 pts
How the 0.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | CAR2nd | W 21-18 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB89 |
Week 3 · CAR · W 21-18 · 0.0 pts
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| 4 | PIT11th | W 27-24 | 8.8 | 1 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB3 |
Week 4 · PIT · W 27-24 · 8.8 pts
How the 8.8 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to RBs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
One RB1 week and two busts. For a running back ranked RB66 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a top-5 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Season high in a win
1 carries, 28 yds, 1 TD. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 2% of the snaps and handled 1 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Carolina
0 carries, 0 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 6% of the snaps and handled 0 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Tampa Bay
1 carries, 3 yds. 0/1 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 14% of the snaps and handled 1 carries. Just 3.0 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (3.0)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Cleveland Browns vs New York Jets
View matchup — Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens
View matchup — Cleveland Browns vs Tennessee Titans
View matchup — Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers
Jaleel McLaughlin Game Log 2025
Games played
8
FPTS/G (PPR)
3.9
Carries/g
4.6
Rush yds/g
23.4
Rec/g
0.5
Rec yds/g
3.4
Across 8 games in 2025, Jaleel McLaughlin has averaged 4.6 carries, 23.4 rushing yards and 3.9 PPR fantasy points per game. Jaleel McLaughlin has finished as a top-12 RB in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0. The best week was Week 11 against KC (8.4 points); the lowest was Week 6 against NYJ (0.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 2 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 3 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 4 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 5 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 6 | NYJ2nd | W 13-11 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB78 |
Week 6 · NYJ · W 13-11 · 0.0 pts
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| 7 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 8 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 9 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 10 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 11 | KC27th | W 22-19 | 8.4 | 6 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -5 | 0 | RB35 |
Week 11 · KC · W 22-19 · 8.4 pts
How the 8.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 12 | Bye week | ||||||||||
| 13 | WAS10th | W 27-26 | 4.0 | 6 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | RB58 |
Week 13 · WAS · W 27-26 · 4.0 pts
How the 4.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | LV19th | W 24-17 | 4.1 | 4 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | RB48 |
Week 14 · LV · W 24-17 · 4.1 pts
How the 4.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | GB8th | W 34-26 | 0.4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB75 |
Week 15 · GB · W 34-26 · 0.4 pts
How the 0.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | JAX30th | L 20-34 | 3.7 | 5 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB55 |
Week 16 · JAX · L 20-34 · 3.7 pts
How the 3.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | KC27th | W 20-13 | 4.0 | 7 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB46 |
Week 17 · KC · W 20-13 · 4.0 pts
How the 4.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | LAC31st | W 19-3 | 6.8 | 6 | 41 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 0 | RB34 |
Week 18 · LAC · W 19-3 · 6.8 pts
How the 6.8 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to RBs across 2025: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Two RB2 weeks and six busts. For a running back who finished RB75 overall, the spread mattered more than the average: you got a RB34 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Efficient in a home win
6 carries, 41 yds. 1/2 receiving, 17 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Kansas City
7 carries, 40 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 22% of the snaps and handled 7 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
Shut down by Jacksonville
5 carries, 37 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 15% of the snaps and handled 5 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
Held in check by Green Bay
2 carries, 4 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 13% of the snaps and handled 2 carries. Just 2.0 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Las Vegas
4 carries, 22 yds. 1/1 receiving, 9 yds.
He played 14% of the snaps and handled 4 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
Held in check by Washington
6 carries, 24 yds. 1/1 receiving, 6 yds.
He played 19% of the snaps and handled 6 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
Steady in a win vs. Kansas City
6 carries, 19 yds, 1 TD. 1/1 receiving, -5 yds.
He played 13% of the snaps and handled 6 carries. Just 3.2 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by the Jets
1 carries, 0 yds. 0/1 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 10% of the snaps and handled 1 carries. Just 0.0 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
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How did Jaleel McLaughlin do in his last game?
Jaleel McLaughlin scored 8.8 PPR points in Week 4 against the Steelers, a 27–24 win, an RB3 finish. He ran 1 time for 28 yards and 1 touchdown. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Jaleel McLaughlin score in his last game?
Jaleel McLaughlin scored 8.8 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 4 against the Steelers, an RB3 finish for the week. That was 5.8 above his season average of 3.0.
How many rushing yards did Jaleel McLaughlin have in his last game?
Jaleel McLaughlin ran for 28 yards on 1 carry in Week 4 against the Steelers.
How many touchdowns did Jaleel McLaughlin score in his last game?
Jaleel McLaughlin scored 1 touchdown in Week 4 against the Steelers: 1 rushing and 0 receiving.
How many carries did Jaleel McLaughlin have in his last game?
Jaleel McLaughlin had 1 carry for 28 yards in Week 4 against the Steelers, playing 2% of the offensive snaps.
How many receptions did Jaleel McLaughlin have in his last game?
Jaleel McLaughlin caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards in Week 4 against the Steelers.
What were Jaleel McLaughlin's stats in Week 3?
In Week 3 against the Panthers, a 21–18 win, Jaleel McLaughlin ran no times for 0 yards. That was 0.0 PPR points, an RB89 finish.
What was Jaleel McLaughlin's best game this season?
Jaleel McLaughlin's best 2026 game was Week 4 against the Steelers: 8.8 PPR points, an RB3 finish. He ran 1 time for 28 yards and 1 touchdown.
What was Jaleel McLaughlin's worst game this season?
Jaleel McLaughlin's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 3 against the Panthers: 0.0 PPR points, an RB89 finish. He ran no times for 0 yards.
How many games has Jaleel McLaughlin scored a touchdown in this season?
Jaleel McLaughlin has scored a touchdown in 1 of his 3 games this season, most recently in Week 4.
Can I see Jaleel McLaughlin's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to McLaughlin's weekly results from any season from 2023 through 2025.
Jaleel McLaughlin Rest-of-Season Outlook
depth RB for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished RB80 last season at 3.9 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's RB66 at 3.0 PPR points per game, against 3.9 over 8 games last season (RB80). The role is producing the same fantasy output two years running.
Last season he ranked 60th of 95 in rushing volume (4.6 carries per game), 69th of 95 in receiving role (0.8 targets per game) and 43rd of 95 in efficiency (1.97 yards after contact per carry). Receiving role is the soft spot. Deshaun Watson is his quarterback.
He's RB3 on the depth chart, so his value depends on the players ahead of him.
The next favorable matchups are the Jets in Week 5 (9th against RBs) and the Steelers in Week 8 (10th against RBs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 16, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
McLaughlin keeps producing whenever he touches the ball, he just rarely gets the chance. Across eight 2025 games he turned 37 carries into 187 yards at a robust 5.05 per tote, popping a 13.5% explosive-run rate while playing only 16% of snaps and finishing RB75. That tracks his career: a 5.39 mark and RB47 finish back in 2023, plus 4.39 yards a clip over a full 16-game 2024 slate. The juice is real even if the volume never is.
The problem is opportunity, not talent. A slightly negative EPA per play (-0.014) and a 1% target share reflect a clear fourth-back role behind Dobbins, Harvey, and Coleman in Sean Payton's loaded backfield. Consensus pegs him outside the top 90 backs, and that's fair until an injury opens the door. Stash him only in deep dynasty formats as a contingency-value insurance piece, nothing more.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 95 running backs who played at least six games. Each bar is one running back, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Rushing volume
Receiving role
Efficiency
- Yards after contact per carry
- 1.97
- Broken tackles
- 2
- Explosive-run rate
- 13.5%
- Red-zone opportunities
- 5
- Snap share
- 16.0%
- Targets
- 6
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft stretchThe Jets in Week 5 and the Steelers in Week 8 are top-10 matchups for RBs.Wk 5 NYJ, 9thWk 6 BAL, 15thWk 7 TEN, 14thWk 8 PIT, 10th
Risk
- RoleHe's RB3 on the depth chart.
- Limited receiving role0.8 targets per game, 69th of 95 RBs in 2025.
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What is Jaleel McLaughlin's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Jaleel McLaughlin 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. His receiving role (0.8 targets per game, 69th of 95 RBs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Jaleel McLaughlin's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Jaleel McLaughlin is the RB66 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 Jaleel McLaughlin's projected role going forward?
Jaleel McLaughlin is RB3 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs an injury or a change ahead of him.
Will Jaleel McLaughlin get more touches?
Jaleel McLaughlin's touches are holding steady: 0.5 a game over his last two games against 1.0 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Jaleel McLaughlin's fantasy football upside?
Jaleel McLaughlin's upside: his ceiling this season is 8.8 PPR points (Week 4, RB3) and the Jets in Week 5 and the Steelers in Week 8 are top-10 matchups for RBs.
What could hurt Jaleel McLaughlin's fantasy value?
Jaleel McLaughlin's risks: his receiving role (0.8 targets per game, 69th of 95 RBs in 2025) limits his scoring. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Jaleel McLaughlin's remaining fantasy schedule?
Favorable: of his next seven games, 3 come against a top-10 matchup for RBs and 2 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Jaleel McLaughlin Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 5 report starts Wednesday, Oct 7McLaughlin hasn't appeared on an injury report this season.
Injury History at a Glance
One logged injury in four seasons. Most of his lost time came from a quad injury in 2024; nothing else has cost him a game.
Durability
100/100
Games missed
Injury
Longest absence
Quad injury · 2024
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Quad / thigh | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 1 | 1 |
Injury risk profile: Low
- No body part injured twice
- Last logged injury: 2024
- 1 game in 4 seasons
- 1 injury spread across 1 body part
Jaleel McLaughlin Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2024
Quad 1 game
McLaughlin was ruled out for the Week 16 game against the Chargers due to a quad injury suffered the previous week.
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Is Jaleel McLaughlin injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, Jaleel McLaughlin is active with no injury designation. He has missed 1 game this season.
Is Jaleel McLaughlin playing this week?
Jaleel McLaughlin has no injury designation for Week 5 at the Jets on Sunday, October 11, so he is on track to play. Should you start him?
Has Jaleel McLaughlin missed any games this season?
Yes. Jaleel McLaughlin has missed 1 game in 2026 and played in 3.
What is Jaleel McLaughlin's injury history?
Jaleel McLaughlin has 1 logged NFL injury, which has cost him 1 game in all: 1 for a quad injury in 2024.
What was Jaleel McLaughlin's most recent injury?
Jaleel McLaughlin's most recent logged injury was a quad injury in Week 16 of 2024. It cost him 1 game.
Does Jaleel McLaughlin have any recurring injuries?
No. Jaleel McLaughlin's one logged injury was, so the record shows no recurring pattern.
What was Jaleel McLaughlin's worst injury?
Jaleel McLaughlin's longest absence came from a quad injury in 2024, which cost him 1 game, all of the games he has missed to injury.
Latest Jaleel McLaughlin News & Updates
McLaughlin posts season high in win vs. Pittsburgh
1 CAR, 28 YDS, 1 TD
8.8 fantasy points · RB3
McLaughlin ran 1 times for 28 yards and one touchdown in the 27–24 win vs. Pittsburgh. He played 2% of the offensive snaps.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 3Sep 27W 21–18 vs CAR
Fantasy impact: Negative. McLaughlin struggles vs. Carolina
0.0 fantasy points · RB89 · 3.0 below his 3.0 average
McLaughlin ran 0 times for 0 yards in the 21–18 win vs. Carolina. He played 6% of the offensive snaps.
Game logWeek 2Sep 20W 23–19 @ TB
Fantasy impact: Negative. McLaughlin struggles at Tampa Bay
0.3 fantasy points · RB80 · 2.7 below his 3.0 average
McLaughlin ran 1 times for 3 yards in the 23–19 win at Tampa Bay. He played 14% of the offensive snaps.
Game log
No updates of this type yet this season.
Browns Teammates News
Updates on McLaughlin's backfield partners and quarterback.
- Deshaun Watson: Continues ascent with third straight win (opens in new tab)Deshaun Watson, QB. 115 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Quinshon Judkins: Back at practice Friday (opens in new tab)Quinshon Judkins, RB. 59 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Quinshon Judkins: Works in team drills Tuesday (opens in new tab)Quinshon Judkins, RB. 59 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Quinshon Judkins: Returns to practice Monday (opens in new tab)Quinshon Judkins, RB. 59 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Deshaun Watson: Named Cleveland's starting quarterback (opens in new tab)Deshaun Watson, QB. 115 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Deshaun Watson: Starting QB decision expected Monday (opens in new tab)Deshaun Watson, QB. 115 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
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What is the latest news on Jaleel McLaughlin?
The latest McLaughlin update, from October 2: McLaughlin posts season high in win vs. Pittsburgh. McLaughlin ran 1 times for 28 yards and one touchdown in the 27–24 win vs. Pittsburgh. He played 2% of the offensive snaps.
How does the latest Jaleel McLaughlin news affect his fantasy value?
Positively: he scored 8.8 fantasy points, a RB3 finish, 5.8 above his 3.0 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Jaleel McLaughlin Bio
Jaleel McLaughlin is a running back for the Cleveland Browns, where he wears No. 38. Born September 13, 2000, he attended Forest Hills and played college football at Youngstown State.
He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Denver Broncos in 2023. Since then, McLaughlin joined the Cleveland Browns in 2026.
In 44 regular-season games since 2023, he has run for 1,124 yards and 4 touchdowns and caught 59 passes.
Career Timeline
2 stops with 2 teams in 4 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
Cleveland Browns Current team2026–present
He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 3 of 3 games.
Denver Broncos2023–2025
He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 25 of 41 games.
College: Youngstown State
Transactions
- SignedSigned with the Cleveland Browns.
- SignedSigned with the Cleveland Browns.
- WaivedWaived by the Denver Broncos.
- Re-signedRe-signed with the Denver Broncos on a one-year contract.
- SignedSigned as an undrafted free agent with the Denver Broncos.
- SignedSigned as an undrafted free agent with the Denver Broncos.
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How old is Jaleel McLaughlin?
Jaleel McLaughlin is 26 years old. He was born on September 13, 2000. 2026 is his 4th NFL season.
How tall is Jaleel McLaughlin?
Jaleel McLaughlin is 5 feet 7 inches tall (5'7"), listed at 187 pounds, and plays running back for the Cleveland Browns.
How much does Jaleel McLaughlin weigh?
Jaleel McLaughlin weighs 187 pounds, his listed weight on the Cleveland Browns roster. He is listed at 5'7".
What number does Jaleel McLaughlin wear?
Jaleel McLaughlin wears number 38 for the Cleveland Browns. He plays running back.
What position does Jaleel McLaughlin play?
Jaleel McLaughlin plays running back for the Cleveland Browns, wearing number 38. 2026 is his 4th season in the NFL.
What team does Jaleel McLaughlin play for?
Jaleel McLaughlin plays for the Cleveland Browns as a running back. He has been with the Browns since 2026.
Where did Jaleel McLaughlin go to college?
Jaleel McLaughlin played college football at Youngstown State, after attending Forest Hills (NC).
Where is Jaleel McLaughlin from?
Jaleel McLaughlin went to high school in North Carolina, at Forest Hills, before playing college football at Youngstown State.
When is Jaleel McLaughlin's birthday?
Jaleel McLaughlin's birthday is September 13. He was born on September 13, 2000 and is 26 years old.
How long has Jaleel McLaughlin been in the NFL?
2026 is Jaleel McLaughlin's 4th NFL season; he entered the league in 2023. View his career statistics.
What teams has Jaleel McLaughlin played for?
Jaleel McLaughlin has played for the Denver Broncos and Cleveland Browns. View his career statistics.
What year did Jaleel McLaughlin enter the NFL?
Jaleel McLaughlin entered the NFL in 2023. 2026 is his 4th season.