Jameis Winston Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 32
- Height / weight
- 6'4", 231 lb
- Experience
- 12th season
- Drafted
- 2015 R1, #1
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 4.8
- Pos rank
- QB37
- Rostered
- 7%
Week 4 vs. Cardinals, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 4th vs. QBs, favorable
Jameis Winston Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
4.8 PPG
Played
2 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Jameis Winston's 2026 Season, Week by Week
2 games played: two busts. The next four matchups include three of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 1, Win,vs DAL,—,Did not play
- Week 2, Loss,at LAR,3.5,QB32
- Week 3, Win,vs TEN,6.1,QB31
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,vs ARI,FavorableCardinals vs. QBs
- Week 5, Oct 11,at WAS,FavorableCommanders vs. QBs
- Week 6, Oct 18,vs NO,NeutralSaints vs. QBs
- Week 7, Oct 25,at HOU,FavorableTexans vs. QBs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to QBs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Jameis Winston?
Winston is averaging 4.8 PPR points per game through 2 games, with 229 passing yards, 0 TD and 1 INT, plus 15 rushing yards. That ranks QB37, which makes him depth in one-QB leagues and a bye-week fill-in in superflex.
He is completing 51.0% of his passes at 4.7 yards per attempt. His most-targeted receivers have been Isaiah Likely and Malik Nabers.
His best week was QB31 in Week 3 against the Titans (6.1 points); his worst, QB32 in Week 2 at the Rams (3.5). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Cardinals (4th vs. QBs) in Week 4 and the Commanders (2nd vs. QBs) in Week 5.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Winston ranks among all QBs in Redraft Command.
Jameis Winston 2026 Game Log
Full game log with passing and rushing splitsCareer Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Pass yds | TD | INT | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NYG | 2 | 229 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 9.7 | 4.8 | — |
| 2025 | NYG | 3 | 567 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 45.3 | 15.1 | QB46 |
| 2024 | CLE | 12 | 2,121 | 13 | 12 | 83 | 143.1 | 11.9 | QB28 |
| 2023 | NO | 7 | 264 | 2 | 3 | -6 | 15.0 | 2.1 | QB56 |
| 2022 | NO | 3 | 858 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 45.9 | 15.3 | QB42 |
| Career | 110 | 25,021 | 156 | 114 | 1,335 | 1651.6 | 15.0 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
That boom-bust volatility, paired with backup snaps, leaves nothing to draft in standard formats. Projections peg him near 154 pass yards a game with one score and one interception, a profile worth only a last-round Superflex flier if you already own Dart. Everywhere else he sits on waivers, a name to monitor only if injury hands him the job and the easy schedule behind it. Behind him on the depth chart: J.J. McCarthy. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has missed 1 game this season. Career games missed to injury: 16. Injury history
- 2024shoulderPlayed through
- 2022ankle1 game
- 2022back3 games
- 2021left knee9 games
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Jameis Winston Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Jameis Winston in Week 4?
Jameis Winston is depth in one-QB leagues and a bye-week fill-in in superflex for Week 4 against the Cardinals, as the QB37 in PPR total points this season (4.8 a game). The Cardinals rank 4th in PPR points allowed to QBs, a favorable matchup. Get the start/sit call for Winston.
How many fantasy points is Jameis Winston averaging in 2026?
Jameis Winston is averaging 4.8 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 9.7 points across 2 games. His last game produced 6.1 points.
Where does Jameis Winston rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Jameis Winston ranks QB37 in PPR total points in 2026, through 2 games. That makes him depth in one-QB leagues and a bye-week fill-in in superflex. View his complete season statistics.
Is Jameis Winston worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Jameis Winston is a bench stash in superflex and 2QB leagues and waiver-wire material in 1QB leagues. He is rostered in 7% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Jameis Winston's fantasy football role?
Jameis Winston is the Giants' starting QB, with J.J. McCarthy behind him. He is averaging 24.5 pass attempts and 2.0 carries a game in 2026.
What are Jameis Winston's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Jameis Winston's next three games are Week 4 vs. the Cardinals (4th in PPR points allowed to QBs, favorable), Week 5 at the Commanders (2nd in PPR points allowed to QBs, favorable) and Week 6 vs. the Saints (17th in PPR points allowed to QBs, neutral). Two of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Jameis Winston been in fantasy football this season?
Jameis Winston has finished as a top-12 QB in 0 of his 2 games this season. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 1.8 points around his 4.8-point average.
What is Jameis Winston's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Jameis Winston's floor has been 3.5 PPR points (Week 2, QB32) and his ceiling 6.1 (Week 3, QB31). His median week has been 4.8 points. See Winston's full game log.
Jameis Winston 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · New York GiantsHe hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.
Passing
- Yards
- 229
- Comp %
- 51.0%
- TD
- 0
- INT
- 1
25/49 Comp/Att4.7 Y/A55.6 Rating
Rushing
- Yards
- 15
- TD
- 0
4 Att3.8 Y/C
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 9.7
- Pos rank
- QB37
6.1 Best Week 3 vs TEN3.5 Worst Week 2 @ LAR
Advanced Passing Stats
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 3 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| EPA per play | −0.36 | 3rd | +0.26 | — |
| Success rate | 31.0% | 3rd | 43.4% | — |
| Completion rate | 51.0% | 0th | 56.1% | — |
| Yards per attempt | 4.7 | 0th | 8.6 | — |
| TD rate | 0.0% | 0th | 3.0% | — |
| Usage | ||||
| Pass attempts per game | 24.5 | 20th | 22.0 | — |
| Style | ||||
| Air yards per attempt | 8.8 | 63rd | 9.4 | — |
| Deep-attempt rate | 9.3% | 34th | 11.6% | — |
| Context | ||||
| Completion % over expected | −16.3 | 0th | −3.1 | — |
| Pressure rate | 29.1% | 14th | 31.4% | — |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 36 qualified QBs · 2025 (3 games, weeks 1–17): below the qualifying line, so no percentiles. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Profile: Winston rarely throws touchdowns and gains little per attempt.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 24.5 pass attempts and 2.0 carries a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
4.8
Fantasy PPG
115
Pass yds/g
0.0
Pass TD/g
Jameis Winston career stats by season
| Season | GP | Cmp | Att | Pass yds | TD | INT | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 2 | 25 | 49 | 229 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 9.7 | 4.8 | — |
| 2025 | 3 | 37 | 66 | 567 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 45.3 | 15.1 | QB46 |
| 2024 | 12 | 181 | 296 | 2,121 | 13 | 12 | 83 | 143.1 | 11.9 | QB28 |
| 2023 | 7 | 25 | 47 | 264 | 2 | 3 | -6 | 15.0 | 2.1 | QB56 |
| 2022 | 3 | 73 | 115 | 858 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 45.9 | 15.3 | QB42 |
| 2021 | 7 | 95 | 161 | 1,170 | 14 | 3 | 166 | 118.4 | 16.9 | QB32 |
| 2020 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 75 | 0 | 0 | -6 | 2.4 | 0.6 | QB55 |
| 2019 | 16 | 380 | 626 | 5,109 | 33 | 30 | 250 | 323.4 | 20.2 | QB4 |
| 2018 | 11 | 244 | 378 | 2,992 | 19 | 14 | 281 | 202.8 | 18.4 | QB22 |
| 2017 | 13 | 282 | 442 | 3,504 | 19 | 11 | 135 | 197.7 | 15.2 | QB22 |
| 2016 | 16 | 345 | 567 | 4,090 | 28 | 18 | 165 | 264.1 | 16.5 | QB14 |
| 2015 | 16 | 312 | 535 | 4,042 | 22 | 15 | 213 | 284.0 | 17.8 | QB13 |
| Career | 110 | 2,006 | 3,293 | 25,021 | 156 | 114 | 1,335 | 1651.6 | 15.0 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
15.1
Career PPG
112 games over 12 seasons
61%
Availability
Share of team games he played
33%
Top-12 weeks
Share of his games as a QB1
9.0
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, moderate
Winston has averaged 15.1 fantasy points per game over 112 games and 12 seasons, with three top-12 finishes (2015, 2016, 2019). The average hides two careers: 16.5 a game in his ten seasons with a starter's volume, 1.6 in the two without it.
So far in 2026 he is at 4.8 per game, down 10.3 from 2025. That is despite more volume (24.5 pass attempts a game against 22.0), so efficiency and scoring are doing it. His most-targeted receivers this season have been Isaiah Likely and Malik Nabers.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Winston's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 5,109Pass yards2019
- 33Pass TD2019
- 323.4Fantasy pts2019 · QB4
- 25,664Career pass yds2015–2026
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Jameis Winston Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Jameis Winston have in 2026?
Jameis Winston has 9.7 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 4.8 per game across 2 games. That total ranks QB37 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many passing yards does Jameis Winston have this season?
Jameis Winston has 229 passing yards in 2026 through Week 4, 115 a game over 2 games, on 25 of 49 completions. His high was 118 yards, in Week 3 against the Titans.
How many passing touchdowns does Jameis Winston have this season?
Jameis Winston has thrown no touchdown passes in 2026 through Week 4.
How many interceptions has Jameis Winston thrown this season?
Jameis Winston has thrown 1 interception in 2026 through Week 4, one every 49 attempts, against no touchdown passes.
What is Jameis Winston's completion percentage?
Jameis Winston is completing 51.0% of his passes in 2026, 25 of 49, at 4.7 yards per attempt.
How many rushing yards does Jameis Winston have this season?
Jameis Winston has 15 rushing yards on 4 carries in 2026 through Week 4. His high was 14 yards, in Week 3 against the Titans.
How many games has Jameis Winston played in 2026?
Jameis Winston has played 2 games in the 2026 season through Week 4, after missing 1 game to injury.
What were Jameis Winston's stats last season?
In 2025, Jameis Winston completed 37 of 66 passes for 567 yards, 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions, adding 23 rushing yards in 3 games. That was 45.3 PPR points (15.1 per game), a QB46 finish.
What are Jameis Winston's career NFL stats?
Across 12 seasons and 110 games, Jameis Winston has 25,021 passing yards, 156 touchdown passes and 114 interceptions, plus 1,335 rushing yards, for 1651.6 PPR fantasy points (15.0 per game).
How many touchdowns does Jameis Winston have in his career?
Jameis Winston has thrown 156 touchdown passes and run for 13 touchdowns in his NFL career, 170 in all, over 110 games.
How many career passing yards does Jameis Winston have?
Jameis Winston has 25,021 career passing yards over 12 seasons, on 2,006 completions in 3,293 attempts.
Jameis Winston Game Log 2026
Games played
2
FPTS/G (PPR)
4.8
Pass yds/g
115
Pass TD/g
0.0
Cmp %
51.0%
Rush yds/g
8
Across 2 games in 2026, Jameis Winston has averaged 115 passing yards, 0.0 passing touchdowns and 4.8 PPR fantasy points per game. Jameis Winston has finished as a top-12 QB in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0. The best week was Week 3 against TEN (6.1 points); the lowest was Week 2 against LAR (3.5).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CMP/ATT | PASS YDS | PASS TD | INT | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 2 | LAR23rd | L 6-28 | 3.5 | 11/27 | 111 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | QB32 |
Week 2 · LAR · L 6-28 · 3.5 pts
How the 3.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | TEN26th | W 12-7 | 6.1 | 14/22 | 118 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0 | QB31 |
Week 3 · TEN · W 12-7 · 6.1 pts
How the 6.1 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to QBs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
All two weeks outside the top 24. For a quarterback ranked QB37 overall, he's been one of the steadier options at the position, never worse than QB32.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Held in check by Tennessee
14/22, 118 yds, 0 TD, 0 INT. 2 carries, 14 yds.
11 of his 22 throws went to Malik Nabers (6 targets) and Isaiah Likely (5). His most efficient game of the season at 5.4 yards per attempt. A clean, mistake-free start that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by the Rams
11/27, 111 yds, 0 TD, 1 INT. 2 carries, 1 yds.
16 of his 27 throws went to Isaiah Likely (10 targets) and Malachi Fields (6). At 4.1 yards per attempt, most of it came underneath. One interception in a game that landed well below his season average.
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — New York Giants vs Arizona Cardinals
View matchup — New York Giants vs Washington Commanders
View matchup — New York Giants vs New Orleans Saints
View matchup — New York Giants vs Houston Texans
Jameis Winston Game Log 2021
Games played
7
FPTS/G (PPR)
16.9
Pass yds/g
167
Pass TD/g
2.0
Cmp %
59.0%
Rush yds/g
24
Across 7 games in 2021, Jameis Winston has averaged 167 passing yards, 2.0 passing touchdowns and 16.9 PPR fantasy points per game. Jameis Winston has finished as a top-12 QB in 2 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 4. The best week was Week 1 against GB (29.6 points); the lowest was Week 8 against TB (10.2).
| Wk | Opp | FPTS | CMP/ATT | PASS YDS | PASS TD | INT | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GB8th | 29.6 | 14/20 | 148 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 37 | 0 | QB4 |
Week 1 · GB · 29.6 pts
How the 29.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | CAR26th | 10.3 | 11/22 | 111 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 1 | QB26 |
Week 2 · CAR · 10.3 pts
How the 10.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | NE31st | 13.5 | 13/21 | 128 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0 | QB25 |
Week 3 · NE · 13.5 pts
How the 13.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | NYG30th | 13.0 | 17/23 | 226 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | QB24 |
Week 4 · NYG · 13.0 pts
How the 13.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | WAS1st | 25.8 | 15/30 | 279 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 26 | 0 | QB5 |
Week 5 · WAS · 25.8 pts
How the 25.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | Did not play | |||||||||
| 7 | SEA5th | 15.9 | 19/35 | 222 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 40 | 0 | QB16 |
Week 7 · SEA · 15.9 pts
How the 15.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 8 | TB11th | 10.2 | 6/10 | 56 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 40 | 0 | QB26 |
Week 8 · TB · 10.2 pts
How the 10.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | Did not play | |||||||||
| 10 | Did not play | |||||||||
| 11 | Did not play | |||||||||
| 12 | Did not play | |||||||||
| 13 | Did not play | |||||||||
| 14 | Did not play | |||||||||
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to QBs across 2021: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Two QB1 weeks, two QB2 weeks and three busts. For a quarterback who finished QB14 overall, the spread mattered more than the average: you got a top-5 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Held in check by Tampa Bay
6/10, 56 yds, 1 TD, 0 INT. 4 carries, 40 yds.
13 of his 10 throws went to Deonte Harty (7 targets) and Adam Trautman (6), and his TD pass went to Tre'Quan Smith. Just 5.6 yards per attempt. The touchdown kept it from being a total loss, but this is his floor when the offense can't sustain drives.
Steady in a win at Seattle
19/35, 222 yds, 1 TD, 0 INT. 8 carries, 40 yds.
A 35-attempt game produced one total touchdown. 18 of those throws went to Alvin Kamara (11 targets) and Marquez Callaway (7), and his TD pass went to Kamara. At 6.3 yards per attempt, most of it came underneath.
QB1 week at Washington
15/30, 279 yds, 4 TD, 1 INT. 6 carries, 26 yds. 1 fumble lost.
A 30-attempt game produced four total touchdowns. 16 of those throws went to Alvin Kamara (8 targets) and Marquez Callaway (8), and his TD passes went to Deonte Harris, Callaway and Kamara. At 9.3 yards per attempt, he pushed the ball downfield.
Steady in a loss vs. the Giants
17/23, 226 yds, 1 TD, 0 INT.
11 of his 23 throws went to Deonte Harty (8 targets) and Tony Jones Jr. (3), and his TD pass went to Juwan Johnson. His most efficient game of the season at 9.8 yards per attempt. A clean, mistake-free start that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by New England
13/21, 128 yds, 2 TD, 0 INT. 5 carries, 4 yds.
9 of his 21 throws went to Marquez Callaway (5 targets) and Alvin Kamara (4), and his TD passes went to Kamara and Callaway. At 6.1 yards per attempt, most of it came underneath. The touchdowns kept it from being a total loss, but this is his floor when the offense can't sustain drives.
Shut down by Carolina
11/22, 111 yds, 0 TD, 2 INT. 3 carries, 19 yds, 1 TD.
10 of his 22 throws went to Alvin Kamara (6 targets) and Marquez Callaway (4). Just 5.0 yards per attempt. The touchdown kept it from being a total loss, but this is his floor when the offense can't sustain drives.
Season high in a win
14/20, 148 yds, 5 TD, 0 INT. 6 carries, 37 yds.
10 of his 20 throws went to Adam Trautman (6 targets) and Alvin Kamara (4), and his TD passes went to Kamara, Juwan Johnson, Chris Hogan and Deonte Harris. A clean, mistake-free start that landed well above his season average.
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Jameis Winston Game Log FAQ
How did Jameis Winston do in his last game?
Jameis Winston scored 6.1 PPR points in Week 3 against the Titans, a 12–7 win, a QB31 finish. He completed 14 of 22 passes for 118 yards, and ran 2 times for 14 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Jameis Winston score in his last game?
Jameis Winston scored 6.1 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 against the Titans, a QB31 finish for the week. That was 1.3 above his season average of 4.8.
How many passing yards did Jameis Winston have in his last game?
Jameis Winston threw for 118 yards in Week 3 against the Titans, completing 14 of 22 passes, and added 14 rushing yards.
How many touchdowns did Jameis Winston throw in his last game?
Jameis Winston threw no touchdown passes in Week 3 against the Titans without an interception.
What were Jameis Winston's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 at the Rams, a 28–6 loss, Jameis Winston completed 11 of 27 passes for 111 yards with 1 interception, and ran 2 times for 1 yards. That was 3.5 PPR points, a QB32 finish.
What was Jameis Winston's best game this season?
Jameis Winston's best 2026 game was Week 3 against the Titans: 6.1 PPR points, a QB31 finish. He completed 14 of 22 passes for 118 yards, and ran 2 times for 14 yards.
What was Jameis Winston's worst game this season?
Jameis Winston's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 2 at the Rams: 3.5 PPR points, a QB32 finish. He completed 11 of 27 passes for 111 yards with 1 interception, and ran 2 times for 1 yards.
In how many games has Jameis Winston thrown a touchdown pass this season?
Jameis Winston has thrown a touchdown pass in 0 of his 2 games this season, and scored a touchdown of any kind in 0.
Can I see Jameis Winston's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Winston's weekly results from any season from 2015 through 2025.
Jameis Winston Rest-of-Season Outlook
QB4 for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished QB46 last season at 15.1 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 2 games he's QB37 at 4.8 PPR points per game, against 15.1 over 3 games last season (QB46). He's running behind last season's pace.
The main risk is the job itself. He's the listed starter with J.J. McCarthy next on the depth chart, and a benching or an injury would take his value to zero overnight.
The next favorable matchups are the Cardinals in Week 4 (4th against QBs) and the Commanders in Week 5 (2nd against QBs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Winston enters 2026 locked into a reserve role behind Jaxson Dart in New York, and his recent profile underscores why the ceiling stays capped. His three-game 2025 sample was loud but unstable: a 0.259 EPA per play that outran a 43.4% success rate, a minus-3.1 CPOE, and a 25.8% bad-throw rate. The bigger 2024 body of work in Cleveland tells the truer story, eleven starts producing 13 touchdowns against 12 picks on a flat minus-0.044 EPA and a sub-44% success rate.
That boom-bust volatility, paired with backup snaps, leaves nothing to draft in standard formats. Projections peg him near 154 pass yards a game with one score and one interception, a profile worth only a last-round Superflex flier if you already own Dart. Everywhere else he sits on waivers, a name to monitor only if injury hands him the job and the easy schedule behind it.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 41 quarterbacks who played at least six games. Each bar is one quarterback, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Passing volume
Fewer than 6 games in 2025, so not ranked.
Efficiency
Fewer than 6 games in 2025, so not ranked.
Rushing
Fewer than 6 games in 2025, so not ranked.
- Success rate
- 43.4%
- CPOE
- −3.1
- Sacks taken
- 3
- Pressure rate
- 31.4%
- Bad-throw rate
- 25.8%
- Deep-attempt rate
- 11.6%
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft stretchThe Cardinals in Week 4 and the Commanders in Week 5 are top-10 matchups for QBs.Wk 4 ARI, 4thWk 5 WAS, 2ndWk 6 NO, 17thWk 7 HOU, 9th
Risk
- Job securityJ.J. McCarthy is next on the depth chart; a benching or injury hands him the job.
- Pressure and sacks3 sacks and a 31.4% pressure rate in 2025.
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Jameis Winston Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Jameis Winston's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Jameis Winston projects as a qB4 for deep leagues only for the rest of the 2026 season: a bench stash in superflex and 2QB leagues and waiver-wire material in 1QB leagues. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Jameis Winston's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Jameis Winston is the QB37 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in QB4 territory, waiver-wire material in 12-team 1QB leagues.
What is Jameis Winston's projected role going forward?
Jameis Winston is the listed starting QB, with J.J. McCarthy next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
What is Jameis Winston's fantasy football upside?
Jameis Winston's upside: his ceiling this season is 6.1 PPR points (Week 3, QB31) and the Cardinals in Week 4 and the Commanders in Week 5 are top-10 matchups for QBs.
What could hurt Jameis Winston's fantasy value?
Jameis Winston's risks: J.J. McCarthy is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Jameis Winston's remaining fantasy schedule?
Favorable: of his next seven games, 5 come against a top-10 matchup for QBs and 1 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Jameis Winston Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, FriWinston hasn't appeared on an injury report this season.
Injury History at a Glance
Six logged injuries in twelve seasons, including two shoulder injuries. Most of his lost time came from a torn ACL and MCL damage in 2021; nothing else has cost him more than 3 games.
Durability
90/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Torn ACL and MCL damage · 2021
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Knee | 1 | 9 |
| Shoulder | 2 | 3 |
| Back | 1 | 3 |
| Ankle | 1 | 1 |
| Hand / thumb | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 6 | 16 |
Injury risk profile: Moderate
- Shoulder injuries in 2017 and 2024
- Last logged injury: 2024
- 16 games in 12 seasons, 9 of them in 2021
- 6 injuries spread across 5 body parts
Jameis Winston Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2024
Shoulder Injury Played through
Winston was listed as questionable with a shoulder injury for the final three weeks of the 2024 season but did not miss any starts.
- 2022
Ankle Injury 1 game
Winston was also dealing with an ankle injury which contributed to him missing time.
- 2022
Back Vertebrae Fractures 3 games
Winston played through four fractured vertebrae in his back starting in Week 2 before being sidelined.
- 2021
Torn ACL and MCL Damage · Left 9 games
Winston's 2021 season ended in Week 8 after he suffered a torn ACL and MCL damage in his left knee on a horse-collar tackle.
- 2019
Thumb Fracture · Right Played through
Winston played through a fracture in his right thumb for the final three games of the season.
- 2017
Sprained AC Joint · Right 3 games
Winston suffered a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder during Week 6 and missed three games after aggravating the injury in Week 9.
If Winston Misses Time
Next man up: J.J. McCarthy
J.J. McCarthy is next on the Giants depth chart at quarterback. In superflex leagues he's worth a speculative bench spot for Winston managers; in 1QB leagues he's a waiver add only if Winston misses time.
Who else it affects
A quarterback change matters most for Isaiah Likely and Malik Nabers, his two most-targeted pass catchers this season.
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Jameis Winston Injury FAQ
Is Jameis Winston injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, Jameis Winston is active with no injury designation. He has missed 1 game this season.
Is Jameis Winston playing this week?
Jameis Winston has no injury designation for Week 4 against the Cardinals on Sunday, October 4, so he is on track to play. Should you start him?
Has Jameis Winston missed any games this season?
Yes. Jameis Winston has missed 1 game in 2026 and played in 2.
What is Jameis Winston's injury history?
Jameis Winston has 6 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 16 games in all: 9 for a left torn ACL and MCL damage in 2021, 3 for a back vertebrae fractures in 2022, 3 for a right sprained AC joint in 2017 and 1 for an ankle injury in 2022.
What was Jameis Winston's most recent injury?
Jameis Winston's most recent logged injury was a shoulder injury in Week 16 of 2024. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Jameis Winston have any recurring injuries?
Yes: shoulder injuries in 2017 and 2024 (3 games missed).
What was Jameis Winston's worst injury?
Jameis Winston's longest absence came from a left torn ACL and MCL damage in 2021, which cost him 9 games of the 16 he has missed in his career.
Latest Jameis Winston News & Updates
Retaining starting job (opens in new tab)
Keeps the starting role moving forward.
Fantasy take: A depth-chart change: his role drives his value, and the Outlook tab has the full picture.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 3Sep 27W 12–7 vs TEN
Fantasy impact: Positive. Winston struggles vs. Tennessee
6.1 fantasy points · QB31 · 1.3 above his 4.8 average
Winston completed 14 of 22 passes for 118 yards in the 12–7 win vs. Tennessee. Malik Nabers led the team with 6 targets.
Game logFantasy impact: Neutral. Extended starting opportunity awaits (opens in new tab)
Set to start for an extended stretch, boosting his fantasy value.
Fantasy take: A depth-chart change: his role drives his value, and the Outlook tab has the full picture.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Forgettable effort in emergency duty (opens in new tab)
Struggled in emergency starting role, delivering a poor performance.
Fantasy take: A depth-chart change: his role drives his value, and the Outlook tab has the full picture.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 2Sep 21L 6–28 @ LAR
Fantasy impact: Negative. Winston struggles at Los Angeles
3.5 fantasy points · QB32 · 1.3 below his 4.8 average
Winston completed 11 of 27 passes for 111 yards with one interception in the 28–6 loss at Los Angeles. Isaiah Likely led the team with 10 targets.
Game logPreseasonSeptember
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Lands two-year extension (opens in new tab)
Secured a two-year contract extension with the team.
Fantasy take: Contract news: his fantasy value still comes from his role on the field.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
Giants Teammates News
Updates on the players who catch Winston's passes.
- Malik Nabers: Limited at Wednesday's practice (opens in new tab)Malik Nabers, WR. 19 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Isaiah Likely: Solid despite Dart injury (opens in new tab)Isaiah Likely, TE. 23 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNegative
- Malik Nabers: Major downturn in Week 2 loss (opens in new tab)Malik Nabers, WR. 19 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Malik Nabers: Returns to Monday's contest (opens in new tab)Malik Nabers, WR. 19 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Malik Nabers: Sustains apparent arm injury (opens in new tab)Malik Nabers, WR. 19 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNegative
- Isaiah Likely: Scores twice in Week 1 win (opens in new tab)Isaiah Likely, TE. 23 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
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Jameis Winston News FAQ
What is the latest news on Jameis Winston?
The latest Winston update, from September 28: Retaining starting job. Keeps the starting role moving forward.
How does the latest Jameis Winston news affect his fantasy value?
Not much: A depth-chart change: his role drives his value, and the Outlook tab has the full picture. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Has Jameis Winston's role changed?
The latest depth-chart news on Winston: Retaining starting job (September 28). Keeps the starting role moving forward.
Did Jameis Winston sign a new contract?
The latest contract news on Winston: Lands two-year extension (September 6). Secured a two-year contract extension with the team.
Jameis Winston Bio
Jameis Winston is a quarterback for the New York Giants, where he wears No. 19. Born January 6, 1994, in Hueytown, AL, he attended Hueytown and played college football at Florida State.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Winston in round 1, pick 1, of the 2015 NFL Draft. Since then, Winston played for the New Orleans Saints (2020–2023) and Cleveland Browns (2024) and joined the New York Giants in 2025.
In 112 regular-season games since 2015, he has thrown for 25,664 yards and 159 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
4 stops with 4 teams in 12 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
New York Giants Current team2025–present
He was a part-time starter, with 3 starts in 5 games.
Cleveland Browns2024
He was the starter, with 9 starts in 12 games.
New Orleans Saints2020–2023
He was a part-time starter, with 11 starts in 21 games.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers2015–2019
Selected in round 1, pick 1, of the 2015 NFL Draft. He was the starter, with 70 starts in 74 games.
College: Florida State
Transactions
- ContractSigned a two-year contract extension with the New York Giants.
- SignedSigned a two-year, $8 million contract with the New York Giants.
- SignedSigned with the Cleveland Browns.
- ContractAgreed to an amended one-year contract with the New Orleans Saints worth up to $8 million.
- Re-signedRe-signed with the Saints on a two-year, $28 million contract.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the New Orleans Saints.
- ContractAgreed to a one-year contract with the New Orleans Saints worth up to $12.5 million.
- ContractAgreed to a one-year contract with the New Orleans Saints.
- SuspendedPlaced on the reserve/suspended by commissioner list.
- ContractBuccaneers exercised his fifth-year option for 2019.
- SignedSigned his four-year, $23.35 million rookie contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- DraftedSelected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in round 1, pick 1.
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About Jameis Winston: Bio FAQ
How old is Jameis Winston?
Jameis Winston is 32 years old. He was born on January 6, 1994. 2026 is his 12th NFL season.
How tall is Jameis Winston?
Jameis Winston is 6 feet 4 inches tall (6'4"), listed at 231 pounds, and plays quarterback for the New York Giants.
How much does Jameis Winston weigh?
Jameis Winston weighs 231 pounds, his listed weight on the New York Giants roster. He is listed at 6'4".
What number does Jameis Winston wear?
Jameis Winston wears number 19 for the New York Giants. He plays quarterback.
What position does Jameis Winston play?
Jameis Winston plays quarterback for the New York Giants, wearing number 19. 2026 is his 12th season in the NFL.
What team does Jameis Winston play for?
Jameis Winston plays for the New York Giants as a quarterback. He has been with the Giants since 2025.
Where did Jameis Winston go to college?
Jameis Winston played college football at Florida State, after attending Hueytown (AL). The Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted him out of Florida State in 2015.
When was Jameis Winston drafted?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Jameis Winston in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft with the 1st overall pick, out of Florida State.
What round was Jameis Winston drafted in?
Jameis Winston was a first-round pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, taken 1st overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
What pick was Jameis Winston in the NFL Draft?
Jameis Winston was the 1st overall pick of the 2015 NFL Draft, selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first round.
Where is Jameis Winston from?
Jameis Winston went to high school in Alabama, at Hueytown, before playing college football at Florida State.
When is Jameis Winston's birthday?
Jameis Winston's birthday is January 6. He was born on January 6, 1994 and is 32 years old.
How long has Jameis Winston been in the NFL?
2026 is Jameis Winston's 12th NFL season; he entered the league in 2015 as a first-round pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. View his career statistics.
What teams has Jameis Winston played for?
Jameis Winston has played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New Orleans Saints, Cleveland Browns and New York Giants. View his career statistics.
What year did Jameis Winston enter the NFL?
Jameis Winston entered the NFL in 2015, when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted him in the first round. 2026 is his 12th season.