Jayden Reed Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 26
- Height / weight
- 5'11", 187 lb
- Experience
- 4th season
- Drafted
- 2023 R2, #50
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 3.2
- Pos rank
- WR115
- Rostered
- 43%
Week 4 at Buccaneers, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 26th vs. WRs, tough
Jayden Reed Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
3.2 PPG
Played
2 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Jayden Reed'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, Loss,at MIN,5.0,WR71
- Week 2, Win,at NYJ,1.4,WR111
- Week 3, Loss,vs ATL,—,Did not play
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,at TB,Tough, OutBuccaneers vs. WRs
- Week 5, Oct 11,vs CHI,ToughBears vs. WRs
- Week 6, Oct 18,vs DAL,NeutralCowboys vs. WRs
- Week 7, Oct 25,at DET,FavorableLions vs. WRs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to WRs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Jayden Reed?
Reed is averaging 3.2 PPR points per game through 2 games, with 4 catches for 24 yards and 0 TD on 8 targets. That ranks WR115, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
He has caught 50.0% of his targets at 3.0 yards per target. His quarterback has been Jordan Love.
His best week was WR71 in Week 1 at the Vikings (5.0 points); his worst, WR111 in Week 2 at the Jets (1.4). One favorable matchup is ahead: the Lions (2nd vs. WRs) in Week 7.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Reed ranks among all WRs in Redraft Command.
Jayden Reed 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 | GB | 2 | 8 | 4 | 24 | 0 | 6.4 | 3.2 | — |
| 2025 | GB | 7 | 22 | 19 | 207 | 1 | 48.5 | 6.9 | WR115 |
| 2024 | GB | 17 | 75 | 55 | 857 | 6 | 197.0 | 11.6 | WR29 |
| 2023 | GB | 16 | 94 | 64 | 793 | 8 | 217.2 | 13.6 | WR25 |
| Career | 42 | 199 | 142 | 1,881 | 15 | 469.1 | 11.2 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Reed is listed injured reserve.
Injury status
Injured reserve
He has missed 1 game this season. Career games missed to injury: 11. Injury history
- 2025right shoulder11 games
- 2025left footPlayed through
Outlook
The path forward is clean. Green Bay let Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks walk, thinning the room and reaffirming Reed with a three-year, $50.25M extension. Full outlook
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Jayden Reed Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Jayden Reed in Week 4?
No: Jayden Reed is on injured reserve for Week 4 at the Buccaneers, so he should sit. Get the start/sit call for Reed.
How many fantasy points is Jayden Reed averaging in 2026?
Jayden Reed is averaging 3.2 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 6.4 points across 2 games. His last game produced 1.4 points.
Where does Jayden Reed rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Jayden Reed ranks WR115 in PPR total points in 2026, through 2 games. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Jayden Reed worth rostering in fantasy football?
Mostly not: Jayden Reed is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 43% of Sleeper leagues.
What are Jayden Reed's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Jayden Reed's next three games are Week 4 at the Buccaneers (26th in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough), Week 5 vs. the Bears (25th in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough) and Week 6 vs. the Cowboys (17th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral). Zero of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Jayden Reed been in fantasy football this season?
Jayden Reed has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of his 2 games this season and outside the top 36 in 2. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 2.5 points around his 3.2-point average.
What is Jayden Reed's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Jayden Reed's floor has been 1.4 PPR points (Week 2, WR111) and his ceiling 5.0 (Week 1, WR71). His median week has been 3.2 points. See Reed's full game log.
Jayden Reed 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Green Bay PackersHe hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.
Receiving
- Rec
- 4
- Yards
- 24
- TD
- 0
- Targets
- 8
6.0 Y/R50.0% Catch %
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 6.4
- Pos rank
- WR115
5.0 Best Week 1 @ MIN1.4 Worst Week 2 @ NYJ
Advanced Receiving Stats
Reed is an intermediate target (8.1 yards per target last season), with a 6.7% target share this season.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 5 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards per target | 3.0 | 3rd | 9.4 | — |
| Fantasy points per target | 0.30 | 3rd | 1.34 | — |
| Yards per route run | — | — | 2.13 | — |
| YAC per reception | 3.0 | 37th | 4.5 | — |
| Catch rate | 50.0% | 17th | 86.4% | — |
| Usage | ||||
| Target share | 6.7% | 3rd | 4.9% | — |
| Snap share | 30.0% | 1st | 45.3% | — |
| Air-yards share | 4.2% | 2nd | 4.2% | — |
| Red-zone targets | 1 | 20th | 4 | — |
| Route participation | — | — | 19.3% | — |
| Style | ||||
| Average depth of target | 5.6 | 8th | 8.1 | — |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 102 qualified WRs · 2025 (5 games, weeks 1–17): below the qualifying line, so no percentiles. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Profile: Reed plays a part-time share of snaps and sees few air yards.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 4.0 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
3.2
Fantasy PPG
4.0
Targets/g
12
Rec yds/g
Jayden Reed career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 2 | 8 | 4 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 6.4 | 3.2 | — |
| 2025 | 7 | 22 | 19 | 207 | 1 | 28 | 48.5 | 6.9 | WR115 |
| 2024 | 17 | 75 | 55 | 857 | 6 | 163 | 197.0 | 11.6 | WR29 |
| 2023 | 16 | 94 | 64 | 793 | 8 | 119 | 217.2 | 13.6 | WR25 |
| Career | 42 | 199 | 142 | 1,881 | 15 | 310 | 469.1 | 11.2 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
11.4
Career PPG
41 games over 4 seasons
76%
Availability
Share of team games he played
27%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 WR
7.5
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, moderate
Reed has averaged 11.4 fantasy points per game over 41 games and 4 seasons, without a top-12 finish. The average hides two careers: 13.6 a game in his one season with a starter's volume, 10.1 in the three without it.
So far in 2026 he is at 3.2 per game, down 4.9 from 2025. His volume has held at about 4.0 targets a game, so the change is efficiency and scoring. His quarterback this season has been Jordan Love.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Reed's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 857Rec yards2024
- 8Rec TD2023
- 217.2Fantasy pts2023 · WR25
- 1,881Career rec yds2023–2026
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Jayden Reed Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Jayden Reed have in 2026?
Jayden Reed has 6.4 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 3.2 per game across 2 games. That total ranks WR115 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Jayden Reed have this season?
Jayden Reed has 24 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 4 catches and 8 targets. His high was 20 yards, in Week 1 at the Vikings.
How many receptions does Jayden Reed have this season?
Jayden Reed has 4 receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 2.0 a game, on 8 targets. His high was 3 catches, in Week 1 at the Vikings.
How many targets does Jayden Reed have this season?
Jayden Reed has drawn 8 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 4.0 a game, and caught 50% of them. His high was 7 targets, in Week 1 at the Vikings.
How many receiving touchdowns does Jayden Reed have this season?
Jayden Reed has no receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Jayden Reed averaging?
Jayden Reed is averaging 12.0 receiving yards per game in 2026, 24 yards across 2 games.
How many yards per reception is Jayden Reed averaging?
Jayden Reed is averaging 6.0 yards per reception in 2026, 24 yards on 4 catches.
How many games has Jayden Reed played in 2026?
Jayden Reed has played 2 games in the 2026 season through Week 4, after missing 1 game to injury.
What were Jayden Reed's stats last season?
In 2025, Jayden Reed caught 19 of 22 targets for 207 yards and 1 touchdown in 7 games. That was 48.5 PPR points (6.9 per game), a WR115 finish.
What are Jayden Reed's career NFL stats?
Across 4 seasons and 42 games, Jayden Reed has 142 catches for 1,881 yards and 15 touchdowns, for 469.1 PPR fantasy points (11.2 per game).
How many touchdowns does Jayden Reed have in his career?
Jayden Reed has 18 touchdowns in his NFL career: 3 rushing and 15 receiving, over 42 games.
How many career receiving yards does Jayden Reed have?
Jayden Reed has 1,881 career receiving yards over 4 seasons, on 142 catches.
Jayden Reed Game Log 2026
Games played
2
FPTS/G (PPR)
3.2
Targets/g
4.0
Rec/g
2.0
Rec yds/g
12.0
Yds/rec
6.0
Across 2 games in 2026, Jayden Reed has averaged 4.0 targets, 2.0 receptions and 3.2 PPR fantasy points per game. Jayden Reed has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0. The best week was Week 1 against MIN (5.0 points); the lowest was Week 2 against NYJ (1.4).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIN14th | L 22-39 | 5.0 | 7 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 6.7 | WR71 |
Week 1 · MIN · L 22-39 · 5.0 pts
How the 5.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | NYJ26th | W 20-17 | 1.4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4.0 | WR111 |
Week 2 · NYJ · W 20-17 · 1.4 pts
How the 1.4 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
All two weeks outside the top 36. For a wide receiver ranked WR115 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a WR71 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Held in check by the Jets
1/1, 4 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Minnesota
3/7, 20 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
View matchup — Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears
View matchup — Green Bay Packers vs Dallas Cowboys
View matchup — Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions
Jayden Reed Game Log 2023
Games played
16
FPTS/G (PPR)
13.6
Targets/g
5.9
Rec/g
4.0
Rec yds/g
49.6
Yds/rec
12.4
Across 16 games in 2023, Jayden Reed has averaged 5.9 targets, 4.0 receptions and 13.6 PPR fantasy points per game. Jayden Reed has finished as a top-12 WR in 4 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 6. The best week was Week 17 against MIN (26.9 points); the lowest was Week 5 against LV (1.7).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHI17th | W 38-20 | 6.6 | 5 | 2 | 48 | 0 | 24.0 | 1 | -2 | 0 | WR59 |
Week 1 · CHI · W 38-20 · 6.6 pts
How the 6.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | ATL25th | L 24-25 | 19.7 | 8 | 4 | 37 | 2 | 9.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR20 |
Week 2 · ATL · L 24-25 · 19.7 pts
How the 19.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | NO24th | W 18-17 | 9.3 | 7 | 3 | 63 | 0 | 21.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR50 |
Week 3 · NO · W 18-17 · 9.3 pts
How the 9.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | DET3rd | L 20-34 | 10.5 | 5 | 3 | 55 | 0 | 18.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR37 |
Week 4 · DET · L 20-34 · 10.5 pts
How the 10.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | LV22nd | L 13-17 | 1.7 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR97 |
Week 5 · LV · L 13-17 · 1.7 pts
How the 1.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | DEN23rd | L 17-19 | 11.1 | 4 | 3 | 21 | 1 | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR32 |
Week 7 · DEN · L 17-19 · 11.1 pts
How the 11.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 8 | MIN4th | L 10-24 | 12.3 | 6 | 4 | 83 | 0 | 20.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR36 |
Week 8 · MIN · L 10-24 · 12.3 pts
How the 12.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | LAR8th | W 20-3 | 7.0 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 0 | 6.3 | 1 | 21 | 0 | WR46 |
Week 9 · LAR · W 20-3 · 7.0 pts
How the 7.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 10 | PIT13th | L 19-23 | 19.4 | 5 | 5 | 84 | 1 | 16.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR11 |
Week 10 · PIT · L 19-23 · 19.4 pts
How the 19.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | LAC5th | W 23-20 | 19.2 | 6 | 4 | 46 | 0 | 11.5 | 3 | 46 | 1 | WR11 |
Week 11 · LAC · W 23-20 · 19.2 pts
How the 19.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 12 | DET3rd | W 29-22 | 15.0 | 8 | 4 | 34 | 1 | 8.5 | 2 | 16 | 0 | WR25 |
Week 12 · DET · W 29-22 · 15.0 pts
How the 15.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | KC28th | W 27-19 | 5.6 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 0 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR50 |
Week 13 · KC · W 27-19 · 5.6 pts
How the 5.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | NYG9th | L 22-24 | 20.5 | 10 | 8 | 27 | 0 | 3.4 | 4 | 38 | 1 | WR6 |
Week 14 · NYG · L 22-24 · 20.5 pts
How the 20.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | TB6th | L 20-34 | 17.2 | 8 | 6 | 52 | 1 | 8.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR17 |
Week 15 · TB · L 20-34 · 17.2 pts
How the 17.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | MIN4th | W 33-10 | 26.9 | 8 | 6 | 89 | 2 | 14.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR4 |
Week 17 · MIN · W 33-10 · 26.9 pts
How the 26.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | CHI17th | W 17-9 | 15.2 | 4 | 4 | 112 | 0 | 28.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR25 |
Week 18 · CHI · W 17-9 · 15.2 pts
How the 15.2 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2023: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Six WR1 weeks, four WR2 weeks and six busts. For a wide receiver who finished WR26 overall, the spread mattered more than the average: you got a top-5 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Wk 1 WR59 · Wk 2 WR20 · Wk 3 WR50 · Wk 4 WR37 · Wk 5 WR97 · Wk 7 WR32 · Wk 8 WR36 · Wk 9 WR46 · Wk 10 WR11 · Wk 11 WR11 · Wk 12 WR25 · Wk 13 WR50 · Wk 14 WR6 · Wk 15 WR17 · Wk 17 WR4 · Wk 18 WR25
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Efficient in a home win
4/4, 112 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Season high in a win
6/8, 89 yds, 2 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week vs. Tampa Bay
6/8, 52 yds, 1 TD.
Just 6.5 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week at the Giants
8/10, 27 yds. 4 carries, 38 rush yds.
Just 2.7 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Kansas City
4/5, 16 yds.
Just 3.2 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a win at Detroit
4/8, 34 yds, 1 TD. 2 carries, 16 rush yds.
Just 4.3 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week vs. the Chargers
4/6, 46 yds. 3 carries, 46 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week at Pittsburgh
5/5, 84 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by the Rams
3/3, 19 yds. 1 carry, 21 rush yds.
Just 6.3 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a loss vs. Minnesota
4/6, 83 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
Steady in a loss at Denver
3/4, 21 yds, 1 TD.
Just 5.3 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Las Vegas
1/2, 7 yds.
Just 3.5 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Detroit
3/5, 55 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by New Orleans
3/7, 63 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week at Atlanta
4/8, 37 yds, 2 TD.
Just 4.6 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Chicago
2/5, 48 yds. 1 carry, -2 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
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Jayden Reed Game Log FAQ
How did Jayden Reed do in his last game?
Jayden Reed scored 1.4 PPR points in Week 2 at the Jets, a 20–17 win, a WR111 finish. He caught 1 of 1 target for 4 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Jayden Reed score in his last game?
Jayden Reed scored 1.4 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 2 at the Jets, a WR111 finish for the week. That was 1.8 below his season average of 3.2.
How many receiving yards did Jayden Reed have in his last game?
Jayden Reed had 4 receiving yards on 1 catch in Week 2 at the Jets, from 1 target.
How many touchdowns did Jayden Reed score in his last game?
Jayden Reed did not score a touchdown in Week 2 at the Jets; his 1.4 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Jayden Reed have in his last game?
Jayden Reed caught 1 of 1 target for 4 yards in Week 2 at the Jets.
What were Jayden Reed's stats in Week 1?
In Week 1 at the Vikings, a 39–22 loss, Jayden Reed caught 3 of 7 targets for 20 yards. That was 5.0 PPR points, a WR71 finish.
What was Jayden Reed's best game this season?
Jayden Reed's best 2026 game was Week 1 at the Vikings: 5.0 PPR points, a WR71 finish. He caught 3 of 7 targets for 20 yards.
What was Jayden Reed's worst game this season?
Jayden Reed's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 2 at the Jets: 1.4 PPR points, a WR111 finish. He caught 1 of 1 target for 4 yards.
How many games has Jayden Reed scored a touchdown in this season?
Jayden Reed has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 2 games this season.
Can I see Jayden Reed's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Reed's weekly results from any season from 2023 through 2025.
Jayden Reed Rest-of-Season Outlook
depth WR on the sideline for now
On injured reserve, neck.
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished WR115 last season at 8.1 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 2 games he's WR115 at 3.2 PPR points per game, against 8.1 over 6 games last season (WR115). He's running behind last season's pace.
He's on injured reserve, neck. Until he's back, his value is a bench spot at most.
The next favorable matchup is the Lions in Week 7 (2nd against WRs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Reed's profile screams bounce-back. Across 2023-24 he ran a real route load (370-plus routes both years), posting a 0.561 EPA per play and a 54.7% success rate in 2024 while finishing WR32 on 142 fantasy points. He's a target magnet from the slot, with a 16-17% target share both seasons and a healthy 2.3 yards per route run in 2024. A 2025 wrecked by injury limited him to five games, but the underlying efficiency held: 86.4% catch rate, 0.525 EPA per play, 50% success rate on a tiny 22-target sample.
The path forward is clean. Green Bay let Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks walk, thinning the room and reaffirming Reed with a three-year, $50.25M extension. He still competes with Matthew Golden and Christian Watson for volume, but the slot snaps are his. With projections near 61 catches and 730 yards, he's a draftable value going outside the top 80.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 142 receivers who played at least six games. Each bar is one receiver, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Target volume
Fewer than 6 games in 2025, so not ranked.
Downfield role
Fewer than 6 games in 2025, so not ranked.
Efficiency
Fewer than 6 games in 2025, so not ranked.
- Average depth of target
- 8.1
- Drop rate
- 4.5%
- Red-zone targets
- 4
- Route participation
- 19.9%
- YAC per reception
- 4.5
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft spotThe Lions in Week 7 is a top-10 matchup for WRs.Wk 4 TB, 26thWk 5 CHI, 25thWk 6 DAL, 17thWk 7 DET, 2nd
Risk
- InjuryHe's on injured reserve, neck.
- Tough matchupsThe Buccaneers in Week 4 (26th) and the Bears in Week 5 (25th) are among the stingiest defenses against WRs.
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Jayden Reed Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Jayden Reed's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Jayden Reed projects as a depth WR on the sideline for now 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 Jayden Reed's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Jayden Reed is the WR115 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in depth WR territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Jayden Reed's fantasy football upside?
Jayden Reed's upside: his ceiling this season is 5.0 PPR points (Week 1, WR71) and the Lions in Week 7 is a top-10 matchup for WRs.
What could hurt Jayden Reed's fantasy value?
Jayden Reed's risks: he is on injured reserve, neck and the Buccaneers in Week 4 and the Bears in Week 5 are tough matchups. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Jayden Reed's remaining fantasy schedule?
Difficult: of his next seven games, 1 comes against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 3 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Jayden Reed Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, FriWhat it means: Reed was on the Week 3 report with a neck injury, did not practice on Wednesday and was out.
| Week | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4@ TB, Oct 4 | — | — | — | Oct 2 | Due Fri |
| Week 3vs ATL, Sep 24 | Neck | Mon — | Tue — | Wed DNP | Out |
Injury History at a Glance
Two logged injuries in four seasons. Most of his lost time came from a broken collarbone injury in 2025; nothing else has cost him a game.
Durability
75/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Broken collarbone injury · 2025
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Shoulder | 1 | 11 |
| Foot / toe | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 11 |
Injury risk profile: Moderate
- No body part injured twice
- Broken collarbone in 2025, 11 games missed
- 11 games in 4 seasons
- 2 injuries spread across 2 body parts
Jayden Reed Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2025
Broken Collarbone, surgery · Right 11 games
Broke his right collarbone in Week 2 against the Commanders, requiring surgery that placed him on Injured Reserve.
- 2025
Jones Fracture, surgery · Left Played through
Sustained a Jones fracture in his left foot during training camp and played in Week 1 before opting for surgery after a separate injury.
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Jayden Reed Injury FAQ
Is Jayden Reed injured?
Yes. As of October 2, 2026, Jayden Reed is on injured reserve with a neck injury. He has missed 1 game this season. See how the injury changes his rest-of-season value.
Is Jayden Reed playing this week?
No. Jayden Reed is on injured reserve for Week 4 at the Buccaneers on Sunday, October 4. Reed was on the Week 3 report with a neck injury, did not practice on Wednesday and was out. Should you start him?
What injury does Jayden Reed have?
Jayden Reed has a neck injury and is on injured reserve for Week 4. Reed was on the Week 3 report with a neck injury, did not practice on Wednesday and was out. He has missed 1 game this season.
Why isn't Jayden Reed playing?
Jayden Reed is on injured reserve with a neck injury, the designation his club filed as of October 2, 2026. That rules him out of Week 4.
Has Jayden Reed missed any games this season?
Yes. Jayden Reed has missed 1 game in 2026 and played in 2.
What is Jayden Reed's injury history?
Jayden Reed has 2 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 11 games in all: 11 for a right broken collarbone injury in 2025. No body part has been injured twice.
What was Jayden Reed's most recent injury?
Jayden Reed's most recent logged injury was a right broken collarbone injury in Week 2 of 2025. It cost him 11 games.
Does Jayden Reed have any recurring injuries?
No. Jayden Reed's two logged injuries were to two different body parts, so the record shows no recurring pattern.
What was Jayden Reed's worst injury?
Jayden Reed's longest absence came from a right broken collarbone injury in 2025, which cost him 11 games, all of the games he has missed to injury.
Latest Jayden Reed News & Updates
Officially on injured reserve (opens in new tab)
Placed on injured reserve, sidelining him for an extended stretch.
Fantasy take: He is listed as ir for Week 4; check his status before kickoff.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 3Sep 24L 14–35 vs ATL
Fantasy impact: Negative. Officially ruled out for Week 3 (opens in new tab)
Sidelined for Week 3; unavailable to fantasy lineups.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 3.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Back in Green Bay, still without timeline (opens in new tab)
Remains sidelined with no return timeline despite rejoining the team.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Negative. Spectator for practice Tuesday (opens in new tab)
Did not participate in Tuesday's practice.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 3.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Negative. Estimated as non-participant in practice (opens in new tab)
Did not practice, limiting his availability outlook heading into the week.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 3.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Negative. Tending to back injury, timeline TBD (opens in new tab)
Nursing a back injury with no clear timeline for return.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 3.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 2Sep 20W 20–17 @ NYJ
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Has movement in all extremities (opens in new tab)
Showed movement in all extremities, an encouraging early sign.
Fantasy take: A roster move: watch how it changes his snaps and targets in the next game.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Negative. Reed struggles at New York
1.4 fantasy points · WR111 · 1.8 below his 3.2 average
Reed caught 1 of 1 targets for 4 yards in the 20–17 win at New York. That was 3% of the team's targets.
Game logFantasy impact: Neutral. Won't return Sunday (opens in new tab)
Ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 1.4 PPR points, a WR111 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 1Sep 13L 22–39 @ MIN
Fantasy impact: Positive. Reed struggles at Minnesota
5.0 fantasy points · WR71 · 1.8 above his 3.2 average
Reed caught 3 of 7 targets for 20 yards in the 39–22 loss at Minnesota. That was 18% of the team's targets.
Game logPreseasonAugust
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Will not suit up Friday (opens in new tab)
Sidelined for Friday's game.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
Packers Teammates News
Updates on Reed's quarterback and target competition.
- Christian Watson: Racks up 147 yards, two TDs in loss (opens in new tab)Christian Watson, WR. 29 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Matthew Golden: Big gain on one reception (opens in new tab)Matthew Golden, WR. 30 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Christian Watson: Pair of catches in preseason win (opens in new tab)Christian Watson, WR. 29 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Jordan Love: Will play in second preseason game (opens in new tab)Jordan Love, QB. 124 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Jordan Love: Confident in young pass catchers (opens in new tab)Jordan Love, QB. 124 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the Packers
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Jayden Reed News FAQ
What is the latest news on Jayden Reed?
The latest Reed update, from September 30: Officially on injured reserve. Placed on injured reserve, sidelining him for an extended stretch.
How does the latest Jayden Reed news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: He is listed as ir for Week 4; check his status before kickoff. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Did Jayden Reed sign with a new team?
The latest signing news on Reed: Has movement in all extremities (September 20). Showed movement in all extremities, an encouraging early sign.
Jayden Reed Bio
Jayden Reed is a wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers, where he wears No. 11. Born April 28, 2000, in Chicago, IL, he attended Naperville Central and played college football at Western Michigan and then Michigan State.
The Green Bay Packers selected Reed in round 2, pick 50, of the 2023 NFL Draft.
In 41 regular-season games since 2023, he has caught 142 passes for 1,881 yards and 15 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 4 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Green Bay Packers Current team2023–present
Selected in round 2, pick 50, of the 2023 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 32 of 42 games.
College: Western Michigan, Michigan State
Transactions
- ContractSigned a three-year, $50.25 million contract extension with the Green Bay Packers.
- ActivatedActivated by the Green Bay Packers.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Green Bay Packers.
- SignedSigned with the Green Bay Packers.
- DraftedSelected by the Green Bay Packers in round 2, pick 50.
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About Jayden Reed: Bio FAQ
How old is Jayden Reed?
Jayden Reed is 26 years old. He was born on April 28, 2000. 2026 is his 4th NFL season.
How tall is Jayden Reed?
Jayden Reed is 5 feet 11 inches tall (5'11"), listed at 187 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers.
How much does Jayden Reed weigh?
Jayden Reed weighs 187 pounds, his listed weight on the Green Bay Packers roster. He is listed at 5'11".
What number does Jayden Reed wear?
Jayden Reed wears number 11 for the Green Bay Packers. He plays wide receiver.
What position does Jayden Reed play?
Jayden Reed plays wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers, wearing number 11. 2026 is his 4th season in the NFL.
What team does Jayden Reed play for?
Jayden Reed plays for the Green Bay Packers as a wide receiver. He has been with the Packers since 2023.
Where did Jayden Reed go to college?
Jayden Reed played college football at Michigan State, after attending Naperville Central (IL). The Green Bay Packers drafted him out of Michigan State in 2023.
When was Jayden Reed drafted?
The Green Bay Packers selected Jayden Reed in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft with the 50th overall pick, out of Michigan State.
What round was Jayden Reed drafted in?
Jayden Reed was a second-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, taken 50th overall by the Green Bay Packers.
What pick was Jayden Reed in the NFL Draft?
Jayden Reed was the 50th overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, selected by the Green Bay Packers in the second round.
Where is Jayden Reed from?
Jayden Reed went to high school in Illinois, at Naperville Central, before playing college football at Michigan State.
When is Jayden Reed's birthday?
Jayden Reed's birthday is April 28. He was born on April 28, 2000 and is 26 years old.
How long has Jayden Reed been in the NFL?
2026 is Jayden Reed's 4th NFL season; he entered the league in 2023 as a second-round pick of the Green Bay Packers. View his career statistics.
What teams has Jayden Reed played for?
Jayden Reed has played for the Green Bay Packers. View his career statistics.
What year did Jayden Reed enter the NFL?
Jayden Reed entered the NFL in 2023, when the Green Bay Packers drafted him in the second round. 2026 is his 4th season.