Jaylen Wright Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 23
- Height / weight
- 5'10", 205 lb
- Experience
- 3rd season
- Drafted
- 2024 R4, #120
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 0.5
- Pos rank
- RB95
- Rostered
- 34%
Week 4 at Vikings, Sun Oct 4, 4:05 PM ET 31st vs. RBs, tough
Jaylen Wright Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
0.5 PPG
Played
2 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Jaylen Wright's 2026 Season, Week by Week
2 games played: two busts. The next four matchups include one of the league's softest run defenses.
- Week 1, Loss,at LV,-0.1,RB95
- Week 2, Loss,at SF,1.1,RB73
- Week 3, Loss,vs KC,—,Did not play
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,at MIN,ToughVikings vs. RBs
- Week 5, Oct 11,vs CIN,NeutralBengals vs. RBs
- Week 6,Bye,No game
- Week 7, Oct 25,at NYJ,FavorableJets 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 Jaylen Wright?
Wright is averaging 0.5 PPR points per game through 2 games, with 10 rushing yards and 0 TD on 3 carries, plus 0 catches for 0 yards. That ranks RB95, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
He is averaging 3.3 yards per carry. His quarterback has been Malik Willis.
His best week was RB73 in Week 2 at the 49ers (1.1 points); his worst, RB95 in Week 1 at the Raiders (-0.1). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Jets (9th vs. RBs) in Week 7 and the Colts (5th vs. RBs) in Week 10.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Wright ranks among all RBs in Redraft Command.
Jaylen Wright 2026 Game Log
Full game log with rushing and receiving splitsCareer Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MIA | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | — |
| 2025 | MIA | 10 | 288 | 2 | 5 | 44 | 0 | 48.2 | 4.8 | RB69 |
| 2024 | MIA | 15 | 249 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 26.7 | 1.8 | RB90 |
| Career | 27 | 547 | 2 | 8 | 52 | 0 | 75.9 | 2.8 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
The path is the problem. De'Von Achane owns this backfield, leaving Wright as the clear RB2 with no standalone value. Projections around 300 rushing yards and roughly 42 fantasy points reflect that ceiling, and an ADP near pick 253 confirms the market. Behind him on the depth chart: Ollie Gordon II. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has missed 1 game this season. Career games missed to injury: 2. Injury history
- 2025calf2 games
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Jaylen Wright Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Jaylen Wright in Week 4?
Jaylen Wright is depth in most leagues for Week 4 at the Vikings, as the RB95 in PPR total points this season (0.5 a game). The Vikings rank 31st in PPR points allowed to RBs, a tough matchup. Get the start/sit call for Wright.
How many fantasy points is Jaylen Wright averaging in 2026?
Jaylen Wright is averaging 0.5 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 1.0 points across 2 games. His last game produced 1.1 points.
Where does Jaylen Wright rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Jaylen Wright ranks RB95 in PPR total points in 2026, through 2 games. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Jaylen Wright worth rostering in fantasy football?
Mostly not: Jaylen Wright is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 34% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Jaylen Wright's fantasy football role?
Jaylen Wright is the Dolphins' starting RB, with Ollie Gordon II behind him. He is averaging 1.5 carries and 0.0 targets a game, on 6% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Jaylen Wright's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Jaylen Wright's next three games are Week 4 at the Vikings (31st in PPR points allowed to RBs, tough), Week 5 vs. the Bengals (13th in PPR points allowed to RBs, neutral) and Week 7 at the Jets (9th in PPR points allowed to RBs, favorable). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Jaylen Wright been in fantasy football this season?
Jaylen Wright has finished as a top-12 RB in 0 of his 2 games this season and outside the top 36 in 2. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 0.8 points around his 0.5-point average.
What is Jaylen Wright's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Jaylen Wright's floor has been −0.1 PPR points (Week 1, RB95) and his ceiling 1.1 (Week 2, RB73). His median week has been 0.5 points. See Wright's full game log.
Jaylen Wright 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Miami DolphinsHe hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.
Rushing
- Yards
- 10
- TD
- 0
- Carries
- 3
3.3 Y/C
Receiving
- Rec
- 0
- Yards
- 0
- TD
- 0
0 Targets
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 1.0
- Pos rank
- RB95
1.1 Best Week 2 @ SF−0.1 Worst Week 1 @ LV
Advanced Rushing Stats
Wright is on the field for 6.0% of snaps and draws 0.0% of his team's targets.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 8 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards after contact per carry | 1.67 | — | 2.91 | 95th |
| Explosive run rate | 0.0% | — | 10.5% | 62nd |
| Fantasy points per opportunity | 0.33 | — | 0.64 | 49th |
| Yards before contact per carry | 1.67 | — | 1.74 | 19th |
| Broken tackles | 0 | — | 4 | 25th |
| Usage | ||||
| Snap share | 6.0% | — | 18.8% | 10th |
| Target share | 0.0% | — | 1.6% | 5th |
| Red-zone opportunities | 2 | — | 6 | 5th |
| Targets per game | 0.0 | — | 0.9 | 15th |
Percentiles: 2026: below the qualifying line so far, so no percentiles · 2025 (8 games, weeks 1–17) among 74.
Profile: Wright gains yards after contact, but plays a part-time share of snaps and draws few targets.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 1.5 carries and 0.0 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
0.5
Fantasy PPG
5
Rush yds/g
0.0
Rec/g
Jaylen Wright career stats by season
| Season | GP | Car | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 2 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | — |
| 2025 | 10 | 70 | 288 | 2 | 5 | 44 | 0 | 48.2 | 4.8 | RB69 |
| 2024 | 15 | 68 | 249 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 26.7 | 1.8 | RB90 |
| Career | 27 | 141 | 547 | 2 | 8 | 52 | 0 | 75.9 | 2.8 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
2.8
Career PPG
27 games over 3 seasons
73%
Availability
Share of team games he played
7%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 RB
3.9
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, low
Wright has averaged 2.8 fantasy points per game over 27 games and 3 seasons, without a top-12 finish.
So far in 2026 he is at 0.5 per game, down 4.3 from 2025. Volume is the driver: 1.5 carries plus targets a game against 7.9. His quarterback this season has been Malik Willis.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Wright's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 288Rush yards2025
- 2Total TD2025
- 48.2Fantasy pts2025 · RB69
- 599Career scrimmage yds2024–2026
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Jaylen Wright Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Jaylen Wright have in 2026?
Jaylen Wright has 1.0 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 0.5 per game across 2 games. That total ranks RB95 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many rushing yards does Jaylen Wright have this season?
Jaylen Wright has 10 rushing yards in 2026 through Week 4, 5 a game at 3.3 yards per carry. His high was 11 yards, in Week 2 at the 49ers.
How many touchdowns does Jaylen Wright have this season?
Jaylen Wright has no touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4: 0 rushing and 0 receiving.
How many rushing touchdowns does Jaylen Wright have this season?
Jaylen Wright has no rushing touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4, on 3 carries.
How many carries does Jaylen Wright have this season?
Jaylen Wright has 3 carries in 2026 through Week 4, 1.5 a game, for 10 yards. His high was 2 carries, in Week 2 at the 49ers.
How many receptions does Jaylen Wright have this season?
Jaylen Wright has no receptions for 0 yards in 2026 through Week 4, on no targets.
How many receiving yards does Jaylen Wright have this season?
Jaylen Wright has 0 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, 0.0 a game on no catches.
How many targets does Jaylen Wright have this season?
Jaylen Wright has drawn no targets in 2026 through Week 4, 0.0 a game, and caught 0 of them.
How many games has Jaylen Wright played in 2026?
Jaylen Wright has played 2 games in the 2026 season through Week 4, after missing 1 game to injury.
What were Jaylen Wright's stats last season?
In 2025, Jaylen Wright ran for 288 yards and 2 touchdowns and caught 5 passes for 44 yards in 10 games. That was 48.2 PPR points (4.8 per game), an RB69 finish.
What are Jaylen Wright's career NFL stats?
Across 3 seasons and 27 games, Jaylen Wright has 547 rushing yards and 2 rushing touchdowns, plus 8 catches for 52 yards, for 75.9 PPR fantasy points (2.8 per game).
How many touchdowns does Jaylen Wright have in his career?
Jaylen Wright has 2 touchdowns in his NFL career: 2 rushing and 0 receiving, over 27 games.
Jaylen Wright Game Log 2026
Games played
2
FPTS/G (PPR)
0.5
Carries/g
1.5
Rush yds/g
5.0
Rec/g
0.0
Rec yds/g
0.0
Across 2 games in 2026, Jaylen Wright has averaged 1.5 carries, 5.0 rushing yards and 0.5 PPR fantasy points per game. Jaylen Wright has finished as a top-12 RB in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0. The best week was Week 2 against SF (1.1 points); the lowest was Week 1 against LV (-0.1).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LV30th | L 13-27 | -0.1 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB95 |
Week 1 · LV · L 13-27 · -0.1 pts
How the -0.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | SF14th | L 13-35 | 1.1 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB73 |
Week 2 · SF · L 13-35 · 1.1 pts
How the 1.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | Did not play | ||||||||||
Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to RBs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
All two weeks outside the top 36. For a running back ranked RB95 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a RB73 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by San Francisco
2 carries, 11 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 5% of the snaps and handled 2 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Las Vegas
1 carries, -1 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 7% of the snaps and handled 1 carries. Just -1.0 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Miami Dolphins vs Minnesota Vikings
View matchup — Miami Dolphins vs Cincinnati Bengals
View matchup — Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets
View matchup — Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots
Jaylen Wright Game Log 2025
Games played
10
FPTS/G (PPR)
4.8
Carries/g
7.0
Rush yds/g
28.8
Rec/g
0.5
Rec yds/g
4.4
Across 10 games in 2025, Jaylen Wright has averaged 7.0 carries, 28.8 rushing yards and 4.8 PPR fantasy points per game. Jaylen Wright has finished as a top-12 RB in 1 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 2. The best week was Week 14 against NYJ (16.7 points); the lowest was Week 7 against CLE (0.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 3 | Did not play | ||||||||||
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| 7 | CLE16th | L 6-31 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB82 |
Week 7 · CLE · L 6-31 · 0.0 pts
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| 8 | ATL21st | W 34-10 | 3.8 | 9 | 28 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | RB46 |
Week 8 · ATL · W 34-10 · 3.8 pts
How the 3.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 10 | BUF6th | W 30-13 | 1.7 | 5 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB55 |
Week 10 · BUF · W 30-13 · 1.7 pts
How the 1.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | WAS10th | W 16-13 | 0.4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB71 |
Week 11 · WAS · W 16-13 · 0.4 pts
How the 0.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 12 | Bye week | ||||||||||
| 13 | NO18th | W 21-17 | 1.6 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB67 |
Week 13 · NO · W 21-17 · 1.6 pts
How the 1.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | NYJ2nd | W 34-10 | 16.7 | 24 | 107 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB11 |
Week 14 · NYJ · W 34-10 · 16.7 pts
How the 16.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | PIT28th | L 15-28 | 2.1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | RB66 |
Week 15 · PIT · L 15-28 · 2.1 pts
How the 2.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | CIN3rd | L 21-45 | 12.3 | 9 | 35 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 0 | RB23 |
Week 16 · CIN · L 21-45 · 12.3 pts
How the 12.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | TB13th | W 20-17 | 5.6 | 5 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB42 |
Week 17 · TB · W 20-17 · 5.6 pts
How the 5.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | NE25th | L 10-38 | 4.0 | 13 | 23 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 0 | RB56 |
Week 18 · NE · L 10-38 · 4.0 pts
How the 4.0 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 RB1 weeks and eight busts. For a running back who finished RB65 overall, the spread mattered more than the average: you got a top-24 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Wk 7 RB82 · Wk 8 RB46 · Wk 10 RB55 · Wk 11 RB71 · Wk 13 RB67 · Wk 14 RB11 · Wk 15 RB66 · Wk 16 RB23 · Wk 17 RB42 · Wk 18 RB56
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by New England
13 carries, 23 yds. 2/2 receiving, 17 yds. 1 fumble lost.
Just 1.8 yards per carry. One lost fumble in a game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Tampa Bay
5 carries, 56 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 15% of the snaps and handled 5 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
RB1 week vs. Cincinnati
9 carries, 35 yds, 1 TD. 1/2 receiving, 18 yds.
He played 31% of the snaps and handled 9 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Pittsburgh
1 carries, 2 yds. 1/1 receiving, 9 yds.
He played 8% of the snaps and handled 1 carries. Just 2.0 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
RB1 week at the Jets
24 carries, 107 yds, 1 TD. 0/3 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 52% of the snaps and handled 24 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by New Orleans
3 carries, 16 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 10% of the snaps and handled 3 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Washington
1 carries, 4 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 2% of the snaps and handled 1 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Buffalo
5 carries, 17 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 19% of the snaps and handled 5 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Atlanta
9 carries, 28 yds. 1/1 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 16% of the snaps and handled 9 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Cleveland
0 carries, 0 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 16% of the snaps and handled 0 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
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Jaylen Wright Game Log FAQ
How did Jaylen Wright do in his last game?
Jaylen Wright scored 1.1 PPR points in Week 2 at the 49ers, a 35–13 loss, an RB73 finish. He ran 2 times for 11 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Jaylen Wright score in his last game?
Jaylen Wright scored 1.1 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 2 at the 49ers, an RB73 finish for the week. That was 0.6 above his season average of 0.5.
How many rushing yards did Jaylen Wright have in his last game?
Jaylen Wright ran for 11 yards on 2 carries in Week 2 at the 49ers.
How many touchdowns did Jaylen Wright score in his last game?
Jaylen Wright did not score a touchdown in Week 2 at the 49ers; his 1.1 points came from yardage and catches.
How many carries did Jaylen Wright have in his last game?
Jaylen Wright had 2 carries for 11 yards in Week 2 at the 49ers, playing 5% of the offensive snaps.
How many receptions did Jaylen Wright have in his last game?
Jaylen Wright caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards in Week 2 at the 49ers.
What were Jaylen Wright's stats in Week 1?
In Week 1 at the Raiders, a 27–13 loss, Jaylen Wright ran 1 time for -1 yards. That was −0.1 PPR points, an RB95 finish.
What was Jaylen Wright's best game this season?
Jaylen Wright's best 2026 game was Week 2 at the 49ers: 1.1 PPR points, an RB73 finish. He ran 2 times for 11 yards.
What was Jaylen Wright's worst game this season?
Jaylen Wright's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 1 at the Raiders: −0.1 PPR points, an RB95 finish. He ran 1 time for -1 yards.
How many games has Jaylen Wright scored a touchdown in this season?
Jaylen Wright has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 2 games this season.
Can I see Jaylen Wright's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Wright's weekly results from any season from 2024 through 2025.
Jaylen Wright Rest-of-Season Outlook
Efficient depth RB for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished RB69 last season at 4.8 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 2 games he's RB95 at 0.5 PPR points per game, against 4.8 over 10 games last season (RB69). He's running behind last season's pace.
Last season he ranked 44th of 95 in rushing volume (7.8 carries per game), 56th of 95 in receiving role (1.0 targets per game) and 13th of 95 in efficiency (2.51 yards after contact per carry). His points come from his efficiency. Receiving role is the soft spot. Malik Willis is his quarterback.
The main risk is the job itself. He's the listed starter with Ollie Gordon II next on the depth chart, and a benching or an injury would take his value to zero overnight.
The next favorable matchup is the Jets in Week 7 (9th against RBs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Two pro seasons in, Wright hasn't forced the issue. Across nine games in 2025 he carried 70 times for 288 yards at 4.11 a pop with two scores, but the efficiency picture stays grim: a minus-0.093 EPA per play, just 21.5 percent of snaps, and 2.51 yards after contact per attempt. His receiving role is essentially nonexistent at nine targets and a 1.9 percent target share. The flashes are real, including a 32-yard run and a breakaway, yet six rushes for negative yards and two fumbles in limited work undercut the upside.
The path is the problem. De'Von Achane owns this backfield, leaving Wright as the clear RB2 with no standalone value. Projections around 300 rushing yards and roughly 42 fantasy points reflect that ceiling, and an ADP near pick 253 confirms the market. He's a pure handcuff, and a worthwhile one given Achane's injury history, but draft him only as insurance, not for weekly production.
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
- 2.51
- Broken tackles
- 6
- Explosive-run rate
- 8.6%
- Red-zone opportunities
- 12
- Snap share
- 21.5%
- Targets
- 9
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft spotThe Jets in Week 7 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.Wk 4 MIN, 31stWk 5 CIN, 13thWk 7 NYJ, 9thWk 8 NE, 16th
- Strong efficiency2.51 yards after contact per carry, 13th of 95 RBs in 2025.
Risk
- Job securityOllie Gordon II is next on the depth chart; a benching or injury hands him the job.
- A tough matchupThe Vikings in Week 4 (31st) is among the stingiest defenses against RBs.
- Ball security2 fumbles in 2025.
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Jaylen Wright Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Jaylen Wright's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Jaylen Wright projects as an efficient 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 efficiency (2.51 yards after contact per carry, 13th of 95 RBs in 2025) supports that. His receiving role (1.0 targets per game, 56th of 95 RBs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Jaylen Wright's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Jaylen Wright is the RB95 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 Jaylen Wright's projected role going forward?
Jaylen Wright is the listed starting RB, with Ollie Gordon II next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
What is Jaylen Wright's fantasy football upside?
Jaylen Wright's upside: his ceiling this season is 1.1 PPR points (Week 2, RB73), his efficiency (2.51 yards after contact per carry, 13th of 95 RBs in 2025) gives him a weekly floor to build on and the Jets in Week 7 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.
What could hurt Jaylen Wright's fantasy value?
Jaylen Wright's risks: Ollie Gordon II is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt, his receiving role (1.0 targets per game, 56th of 95 RBs in 2025) limits his scoring and the Vikings in Week 4 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Jaylen Wright's remaining fantasy schedule?
Favorable: of his next seven games, 3 come against a top-10 matchup for RBs and 1 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Jaylen Wright Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, Fri| Week | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4@ MIN, Oct 4 | — | — | — | Full | Due Fri |
| Week 3vs KC, Sep 27 | Stinger, Foot | — | — | DNP | Doubtful |
Injury History at a Glance
One logged injury in three seasons. Most of his lost time came from a leg injury in 2025; nothing else has cost him a game.
Durability
100/100
Games missed
Injury
Longest absence
Leg 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Calf / shin | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 1 | 2 |
Injury risk profile: Moderate
- No body part injured twice
- Leg in 2025, 2 games missed
- 2 games in 3 seasons
- 1 injury spread across 1 body part
Jaylen Wright Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2025
Leg 2 games
Underwent a minor procedure on his lower leg following an injury sustained in a preseason joint practice.
If Wright Misses Time
Next man up: Ollie Gordon II
Ollie Gordon II is next on the Dolphins depth chart at running back. He's the handcuff: worth a bench spot in deeper leagues and for Wright managers, since the same backfield work would pass to him.
Who else it affects
His absence would move work to the rest of the offense, and Malik Willis would lose one of his main options.
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Jaylen Wright Injury FAQ
Is Jaylen Wright injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, Jaylen Wright is active with no injury designation. He has missed 1 game this season.
Is Jaylen Wright playing this week?
Jaylen Wright has no injury designation for Week 4 at the Vikings on Sunday, October 4, so he is on track to play. Should you start him?
Did Jaylen Wright practice today?
Jaylen Wright was a full participant in today's practice. His Week 4 report so far: Fri full.
Has Jaylen Wright missed any games this season?
Yes. Jaylen Wright has missed 1 game in 2026 and played in 2.
What is Jaylen Wright's injury history?
Jaylen Wright has 1 logged NFL injury, which has cost him 2 games in all: 2 for a leg injury in 2025.
What was Jaylen Wright's most recent injury?
Jaylen Wright's most recent logged injury was a leg injury in the 2025 preseason. It cost him 2 games.
Does Jaylen Wright have any recurring injuries?
No. Jaylen Wright's one logged injury was, so the record shows no recurring pattern.
What was Jaylen Wright's worst injury?
Jaylen Wright's longest absence came from a leg injury in 2025, which cost him 2 games, all of the games he has missed to injury.
Latest Jaylen Wright News & Updates
Wright struggles at San Francisco
2 CAR, 11 YDS
1.1 fantasy points · RB73
Wright ran 2 times for 11 yards in the 35–13 loss at San Francisco. He played 5% of the offensive snaps.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 4Oct 4
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Officially limited Wednesday (opens in new tab)
Limited at Wednesday's practice, placing his status for the upcoming game in question.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Taking part in practice Wednesday (opens in new tab)
Practicing Wednesday, trending toward availability.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 1Sep 13L 13–27 @ LV
Fantasy impact: Negative. Wright struggles at Las Vegas
−0.1 fantasy points · RB95 · 0.6 below his 0.5 average
Wright ran 1 times for -1 yards in the 27–13 loss at Las Vegas. He played 7% of the offensive snaps.
Game log
No updates of this type yet this season.
Dolphins Teammates News
Updates on Wright's backfield partners and quarterback.
- De'Von Achane: Shifts to IR (opens in new tab)De'Von Achane, RB. 34 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandPositive
- De'Von Achane: Sustains season-ending ACL tear (opens in new tab)De'Von Achane, RB. 34 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandPositive
- Malik Willis: Modest numbers even with 77-yard TD (opens in new tab)Malik Willis, QB. 86 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- De'Von Achane: Inefficient start against stacked fronts (opens in new tab)De'Von Achane, RB. 34 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Malik Willis: Uneven performance in team debut (opens in new tab)Malik Willis, QB. 86 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Malik Willis: Idle for Saturday's preseason game (opens in new tab)Malik Willis, QB. 86 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNegative
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Jaylen Wright News FAQ
What is the latest news on Jaylen Wright?
The latest Wright update, from September 20: Wright struggles at San Francisco. Wright ran 2 times for 11 yards in the 35–13 loss at San Francisco. He played 5% of the offensive snaps.
How does the latest Jaylen Wright news affect his fantasy value?
Positively: he scored 1.1 fantasy points, a RB73 finish, 0.6 above his 0.5 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Jaylen Wright Bio
Jaylen Wright is a running back for the Miami Dolphins, where he wears No. 5. Born April 1, 2003, in Raleigh, NC, he attended Southern and played college football at Tennessee.
The Miami Dolphins selected Wright in round 4, pick 120, of the 2024 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Miami Dolphins on April 27, 2024.
In 27 regular-season games since 2024, he has run for 547 yards and 2 touchdowns and caught 8 passes.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 3 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Miami Dolphins Current team2024–present
Selected in round 4, pick 120, of the 2024 NFL Draft. He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 21 of 27 games.
College: Tennessee
Transactions
- SignedSigned with the Miami Dolphins.
- TradedTraded by the Philadelphia Eagles to the Miami Dolphins for a 2025 third-round pick.
- DraftedSelected by the Miami Dolphins in round 4, pick 120.
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About Jaylen Wright: Bio FAQ
How old is Jaylen Wright?
Jaylen Wright is 23 years old. He was born on April 1, 2003. 2026 is his 3rd NFL season.
How tall is Jaylen Wright?
Jaylen Wright is 5 feet 10 inches tall (5'10"), listed at 205 pounds, and plays running back for the Miami Dolphins.
How much does Jaylen Wright weigh?
Jaylen Wright weighs 205 pounds, his listed weight on the Miami Dolphins roster. He is listed at 5'10".
What number does Jaylen Wright wear?
Jaylen Wright wears number 5 for the Miami Dolphins. He plays running back.
What position does Jaylen Wright play?
Jaylen Wright plays running back for the Miami Dolphins, wearing number 5. 2026 is his 3rd season in the NFL.
What team does Jaylen Wright play for?
Jaylen Wright plays for the Miami Dolphins as a running back. He has been with the Dolphins since 2024.
Where did Jaylen Wright go to college?
Jaylen Wright played college football at Tennessee, after attending Southern (NC). The Miami Dolphins drafted him out of Tennessee in 2024.
When was Jaylen Wright drafted?
The Miami Dolphins selected Jaylen Wright in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft with the 120th overall pick, out of Tennessee.
What round was Jaylen Wright drafted in?
Jaylen Wright was a fourth-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, taken 120th overall by the Miami Dolphins.
What pick was Jaylen Wright in the NFL Draft?
Jaylen Wright was the 120th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, selected by the Miami Dolphins in the fourth round.
Where is Jaylen Wright from?
Jaylen Wright went to high school in North Carolina, at Southern, before playing college football at Tennessee.
When is Jaylen Wright's birthday?
Jaylen Wright's birthday is April 1. He was born on April 1, 2003 and is 23 years old.
How long has Jaylen Wright been in the NFL?
2026 is Jaylen Wright's 3rd NFL season; he entered the league in 2024 as a fourth-round pick of the Miami Dolphins. View his career statistics.
What teams has Jaylen Wright played for?
Jaylen Wright has played for the Miami Dolphins. View his career statistics.
What year did Jaylen Wright enter the NFL?
Jaylen Wright entered the NFL in 2024, when the Miami Dolphins drafted him in the fourth round. 2026 is his 3rd season.