Jonathon Brooks Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 23
- Height / weight
- 6'0", 216 lb
- Experience
- 3rd season
- Drafted
- 2024 R2, #46
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 4.7
- Pos rank
- RB64
- Rostered
- 45%
Week 4 vs. Lions, Sun Oct 4, 8:20 PM ET 19th vs. RBs, neutral
Jonathon Brooks Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
4.7 PPG
Played
2 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Jonathon Brooks'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,vs CHI,7.2,RB38
- Week 2, Win,at ATL,2.1,RB65
- Week 3, Loss,at CLE,—,Did not play
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,vs DET,Neutral, OutLions vs. RBs
- Week 5,Bye,No game
- Week 6, Oct 18,at PHI,ToughEagles vs. RBs
- Week 7, Oct 25,vs TB,NeutralBuccaneers 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 Jonathon Brooks?
Brooks is averaging 4.7 PPR points per game through 2 games, with 30 rushing yards and 0 TD on 9 carries, plus 2 catches for 43 yards. That ranks RB64, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
He is averaging 3.3 yards per carry. His quarterback has been Bryce Young.
His best week was RB38 in Week 1 against the Bears (7.2 points); his worst, RB65 in Week 2 at the Falcons (2.1). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Packers (2nd vs. RBs) in Week 8 and the Broncos (6th vs. RBs) in Week 9.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Brooks ranks among all RBs in Redraft Command.
Jonathon Brooks 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 | CAR | 2 | 30 | 0 | 2 | 43 | 0 | 9.3 | 4.7 | — |
| 2024 | CAR | 3 | 22 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 0 | 7.5 | 2.5 | RB104 |
| Career | 5 | 52 | 0 | 5 | 66 | 0 | 16.8 | 3.4 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Brooks is listed injured reserve.
Injury status
Injured reserve
He has missed 1 game this season. Career games missed to injury: 22. Injury history
- 2025right knee18 games
- 2024right knee4 games
Outlook
So the bet here is talent and opportunity, not production. Brooks reportedly returned to 11-on-11 work and projects fully healthy entering 2026, slotting behind Chuba Hubbard in a thin Carolina backfield. With an ADP near pick 108, he's a cheap swing at a potential lead role. Full outlook
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RB61Rico DowdleSteelers10.5 PTS
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RB63Kenny GainwellBuccaneers10.3 PTSRB64You are hereJonathon BrooksPanthers9.3 PTS
RB65Will ShipleyEagles9.2 PTS
RB66Jaleel McLaughlinBrowns9.1 PTS
RB67Ty JohnsonBills9.0 PTS
Jonathon Brooks Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Jonathon Brooks in Week 4?
No: Jonathon Brooks is on injured reserve for Week 4 against the Lions, so he should sit. Get the start/sit call for Brooks.
How many fantasy points is Jonathon Brooks averaging in 2026?
Jonathon Brooks is averaging 4.7 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 9.3 points across 2 games. His last game produced 2.1 points.
Where does Jonathon Brooks rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Jonathon Brooks ranks RB64 in PPR total points in 2026, through 2 games. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Jonathon Brooks worth rostering in fantasy football?
Mostly not: Jonathon Brooks is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 45% of Sleeper leagues.
What are Jonathon Brooks's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Jonathon Brooks's next three games are Week 4 vs. the Lions (19th in PPR points allowed to RBs, neutral), Week 6 at the Eagles (24th in PPR points allowed to RBs, tough) and Week 7 vs. the Buccaneers (21st in PPR points allowed to RBs, neutral). Zero of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Jonathon Brooks been in fantasy football this season?
Jonathon Brooks 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 3.6 points around his 4.7-point average.
What is Jonathon Brooks's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Jonathon Brooks's floor has been 2.1 PPR points (Week 2, RB65) and his ceiling 7.2 (Week 1, RB38). His median week has been 4.7 points. See Brooks's full game log.
Jonathon Brooks 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Carolina PanthersHe hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.
Rushing
- Yards
- 30
- TD
- 0
- Carries
- 9
3.3 Y/C
Receiving
- Rec
- 2
- Yards
- 43
- TD
- 0
3 Targets
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 9.3
- Pos rank
- RB64
7.2 Best Week 1 vs CHI2.1 Worst Week 2 @ ATL
Advanced Rushing Stats
Brooks is on the field for 24.5% of snaps and draws 2.8% of his team's targets.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||
| Yards after contact per carry | 0.67 | 0th |
| Explosive run rate | 0.0% | 0th |
| Fantasy points per opportunity | 0.61 | 63rd |
| Yards before contact per carry | 2.67 | 79th |
| Broken tackles | 0 | 0th |
| Usage | ||
| Snap share | 24.5% | 16th |
| Target share | 2.8% | 20th |
| Red-zone opportunities | 4 | 39th |
| Targets per game | 1.5 | 33rd |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 71 qualified RBs.
Profile: Brooks rarely breaks a big run and gains little after contact.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 4.5 carries and 1.5 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
4.7
Fantasy PPG
15
Rush yds/g
1.0
Rec/g
Jonathon Brooks career stats by season
| Season | GP | Car | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 2 | 9 | 30 | 0 | 2 | 43 | 0 | 9.3 | 4.7 | — |
| 2024 | 3 | 9 | 22 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 0 | 7.5 | 2.5 | RB104 |
| Career | 5 | 18 | 52 | 0 | 5 | 66 | 0 | 16.8 | 3.4 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
3.4
Career PPG
5 games over 2 seasons
14%
Availability
Share of team games he played
0%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 RB
3.2
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, low
Brooks has averaged 3.4 fantasy points per game over 5 games and 2 seasons, without a top-12 finish.
So far in 2026 he is at 4.7 per game, up 2.2 from 2024. Volume is the driver: 6.0 carries plus targets a game against 4.0. His quarterback this season has been Bryce Young.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Brooks's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 30Rush yards2026
- 9.3Fantasy pts2026
- 118Career scrimmage yds2024–2026
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How many fantasy points does Jonathon Brooks have in 2026?
Jonathon Brooks has 9.3 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 4.7 per game across 2 games. That total ranks RB64 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many rushing yards does Jonathon Brooks have this season?
Jonathon Brooks has 30 rushing yards in 2026 through Week 4, 15 a game at 3.3 yards per carry. His high was 16 yards, in Week 2 at the Falcons.
How many touchdowns does Jonathon Brooks have this season?
Jonathon Brooks has no touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4: 0 rushing and 0 receiving.
How many rushing touchdowns does Jonathon Brooks have this season?
Jonathon Brooks has no rushing touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4, on 9 carries.
How many carries does Jonathon Brooks have this season?
Jonathon Brooks has 9 carries in 2026 through Week 4, 4.5 a game, for 30 yards. His high was 5 carries, in Week 2 at the Falcons.
How many receptions does Jonathon Brooks have this season?
Jonathon Brooks has 2 receptions for 43 yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 3 targets. His high was 1 catches, in Week 1 against the Bears.
How many receiving yards does Jonathon Brooks have this season?
Jonathon Brooks has 43 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, 21.5 a game on 2 catches. His high was 48 yards, in Week 1 against the Bears.
How many targets does Jonathon Brooks have this season?
Jonathon Brooks has drawn 3 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 1.5 a game, and caught 2 of them. His high was 2 targets, in Week 1 against the Bears.
How many games has Jonathon Brooks played in 2026?
Jonathon Brooks has played 2 games in the 2026 season through Week 4, after missing 1 game to injury.
What are Jonathon Brooks's career NFL stats?
Across 2 seasons and 5 games, Jonathon Brooks has 52 rushing yards and 0 rushing touchdowns, plus 5 catches for 66 yards, for 16.8 PPR fantasy points (3.4 per game).
How many touchdowns does Jonathon Brooks have in his career?
Jonathon Brooks has no touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 0 receiving, over 5 games.
Jonathon Brooks Game Log 2026
Games played
2
FPTS/G (PPR)
4.7
Carries/g
4.5
Rush yds/g
15.0
Rec/g
1.0
Rec yds/g
21.5
Across 2 games in 2026, Jonathon Brooks has averaged 4.5 carries, 15.0 rushing yards and 4.7 PPR fantasy points per game. Jonathon Brooks has finished as a top-12 RB in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0. The best week was Week 1 against CHI (7.2 points); the lowest was Week 2 against ATL (2.1).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHI21st | L 37-59 | 7.2 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 48 | 0 | RB38 |
Week 1 · CHI · L 37-59 · 7.2 pts
How the 7.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | ATL31st | W 34-3 | 2.1 | 5 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -5 | 0 | RB65 |
Week 2 · ATL · W 34-3 · 2.1 pts
How the 2.1 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 RB64 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a RB38 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Held in check by Atlanta
5 carries, 16 yds. 1/1 receiving, -5 yds.
He played 30% of the snaps and handled 5 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Chicago
4 carries, 14 yds. 1/2 receiving, 48 yds.
He played 19% of the snaps and handled 4 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Carolina Panthers vs Detroit Lions
View matchup — Carolina Panthers vs Philadelphia Eagles
View matchup — Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
View matchup — Carolina Panthers vs Green Bay Packers
Jonathon Brooks Game Log 2024
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
2.5
Carries/g
3.0
Rush yds/g
7.3
Rec/g
1.0
Rec yds/g
7.7
Across 3 games in 2024, Jonathon Brooks has averaged 3.0 carries, 7.3 rushing yards and 2.5 PPR fantasy points per game. Jonathon Brooks has finished as a top-12 RB in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0. The best week was Week 13 against TB (7.1 points); the lowest was Week 14 against PHI (-0.3).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 10 | Bye week | ||||||||||
| 11 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 12 | KC32nd | L 27-30 | 0.7 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB57 |
Week 12 · KC · L 27-30 · 0.7 pts
How the 0.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | TB24th | L 23-26 | 7.1 | 6 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 0 | RB42 |
Week 13 · TB · L 23-26 · 7.1 pts
How the 7.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | PHI31st | L 16-22 | -0.3 | 1 | -3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB72 |
Week 14 · PHI · L 16-22 · -0.3 pts
How the -0.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 16 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 17 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 18 | Did not play | ||||||||||
Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to RBs across 2024: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
All three weeks outside the top 36. For a running back who finished RB84 overall, the spread mattered more than the average: you got a RB42 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Philadelphia
1 carries, -3 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 4% of the snaps and handled 1 carries. Just -3.0 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Tampa Bay
6 carries, 18 yds. 3/3 receiving, 23 yds.
He played 21% of the snaps and handled 6 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Kansas City
2 carries, 7 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 8% of the snaps and handled 2 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
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How did Jonathon Brooks do in his last game?
Jonathon Brooks scored 2.1 PPR points in Week 2 at the Falcons, a 34–3 win, an RB65 finish. He ran 5 times for 16 yards, and caught 1 of 1 target for -5 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Jonathon Brooks score in his last game?
Jonathon Brooks scored 2.1 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 2 at the Falcons, an RB65 finish for the week. That was 2.6 below his season average of 4.7.
How many rushing yards did Jonathon Brooks have in his last game?
Jonathon Brooks ran for 16 yards on 5 carries in Week 2 at the Falcons, and added -5 receiving yards.
How many touchdowns did Jonathon Brooks score in his last game?
Jonathon Brooks did not score a touchdown in Week 2 at the Falcons; his 2.1 points came from yardage and catches.
How many carries did Jonathon Brooks have in his last game?
Jonathon Brooks had 5 carries for 16 yards in Week 2 at the Falcons, playing 30% of the offensive snaps.
How many receptions did Jonathon Brooks have in his last game?
Jonathon Brooks caught 1 of 1 target for -5 yards in Week 2 at the Falcons.
What were Jonathon Brooks's stats in Week 1?
In Week 1 against the Bears, a 59–37 loss, Jonathon Brooks ran 4 times for 14 yards, and caught 1 of 2 targets for 48 yards. That was 7.2 PPR points, an RB38 finish.
What was Jonathon Brooks's best game this season?
Jonathon Brooks's best 2026 game was Week 1 against the Bears: 7.2 PPR points, an RB38 finish. He ran 4 times for 14 yards, and caught 1 of 2 targets for 48 yards.
What was Jonathon Brooks's worst game this season?
Jonathon Brooks's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 2 at the Falcons: 2.1 PPR points, an RB65 finish. He ran 5 times for 16 yards, and caught 1 of 1 target for -5 yards.
How many games has Jonathon Brooks scored a touchdown in this season?
Jonathon Brooks has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 2 games this season.
Can I see Jonathon Brooks's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Brooks's weekly results from 2024.
Jonathon Brooks Rest-of-Season Outlook
depth RB on the sideline for now
On injured reserve, abdomen.
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
Our Take After Week 4
Through 2 games he's RB64 at 4.7 PPR points per game.
He's on injured reserve, abdomen. Until he's back, his value is a bench spot at most.
The next favorable matchup is the Packers in Week 8 (2nd against RBs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 16, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Our profile on Brooks is built on a sliver of data: a 3-game cameo in 2024 where he logged just 9 carries for 22 yards (2.44 per rush), 3 catches on 3 targets, and an 11% snap share before his second ACL tear wiped everything out. The efficiency markers were ugly small-sample numbers — a minus-0.11 EPA per play, 1.56 yards after contact per attempt, and a single broken tackle — but the volume was far too thin to read anything into. He finished as RB111 on the back of 4.5 fantasy points.
So the bet here is talent and opportunity, not production. Brooks reportedly returned to 11-on-11 work and projects fully healthy entering 2026, slotting behind Chuba Hubbard in a thin Carolina backfield. With an ADP near pick 108, he's a cheap swing at a potential lead role. The downside is real after consecutive knee surgeries, but the ceiling justifies the late-round stab.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2024 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
Fewer than 6 games in 2024, so not ranked.
Receiving role
Fewer than 6 games in 2024, so not ranked.
Efficiency
Fewer than 6 games in 2024, so not ranked.
- Yards after contact per carry
- 1.56
- Broken tackles
- 1
- Explosive-run rate
- 0.0%
- Red-zone opportunities
- 5
- Snap share
- 11.0%
- Targets
- 3
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft spotThe Packers in Week 8 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.Wk 4 DET, 19thWk 6 PHI, 24thWk 7 TB, 21stWk 8 GB, 2nd
Risk
- InjuryHe's on injured reserve, abdomen.
- A tough matchupThe Eagles in Week 6 (24th) is among the stingiest defenses against RBs.
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What is Jonathon Brooks's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Jonathon Brooks projects as a depth RB 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 Jonathon Brooks's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Jonathon Brooks is the RB64 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 Jonathon Brooks's fantasy football upside?
Jonathon Brooks's upside: his ceiling this season is 7.2 PPR points (Week 1, RB38) and the Packers in Week 8 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.
What could hurt Jonathon Brooks's fantasy value?
Jonathon Brooks's risks: he is on injured reserve, abdomen and the Eagles in Week 6 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Jonathon Brooks'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.
Jonathon Brooks Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Final report: Friday, Oct 2What it means: Brooks was on the Week 1 report, practiced in full on Friday and played.
| Week | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4vs DET, Oct 4 | — | — | — | — | No status |
| Week 1vs CHI, Sep 13 | — | — | — | Full | Played |
Injury History at a Glance
Two logged injuries in two seasons, including two knee injuries. Most of his lost time came from an ACL tear in 2025; nothing else has cost him more than 4 games.
Durability
35/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
ACL tear · 2025
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Knee | 2 | 22 |
| Total | 2 | 22 |
Injury risk profile: High
- Knee injuries in 2024 and 2025
- Acl tear in 2025, 18 games missed
- 22 games in 2 seasons, 18 of them in 2025
- 2 injuries spread across 1 body part
Jonathon Brooks Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2025
ACL Tear · Right 18 games
Placed on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list and missed the entire 2025 season to recover from his second ACL tear.
- 2024
ACL Tear · Right 4 games
Suffered a second tear of his right ACL in a game against the Philadelphia Eagles, ending his rookie season after just three games.
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Is Jonathon Brooks injured?
Yes. As of October 2, 2026, Jonathon Brooks is on injured reserve with an abdomen injury. He has missed 1 game this season. See how the injury changes his rest-of-season value.
Is Jonathon Brooks playing this week?
No. Jonathon Brooks is on injured reserve for Week 4 against the Lions on Sunday, October 4. Brooks was on the Week 1 report, practiced in full on Friday and played. Should you start him?
What injury does Jonathon Brooks have?
Jonathon Brooks has an abdomen injury and is on injured reserve for Week 4. Brooks was on the Week 1 report, practiced in full on Friday and played. He has missed 1 game this season.
Why isn't Jonathon Brooks playing?
Jonathon Brooks is on injured reserve with an abdomen injury, the designation his club filed as of October 2, 2026. That rules him out of Week 4.
Has Jonathon Brooks missed any games this season?
Yes. Jonathon Brooks has missed 1 game in 2026 and played in 2.
What is Jonathon Brooks's injury history?
Jonathon Brooks has 2 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 22 games in all: 18 for a right ACL tear in 2025 and 4 for a right ACL tear in 2024.
What was Jonathon Brooks's most recent injury?
Jonathon Brooks's most recent logged injury was a right ACL tear in the 2025 preseason. It cost him 18 games.
Does Jonathon Brooks have any recurring injuries?
Yes: knee injuries in 2024 and 2025 (22 games missed).
What was Jonathon Brooks's worst injury?
Jonathon Brooks's longest absence came from a right ACL tear in 2025, which cost him 18 games of the 22 he has missed in his career.
Latest Jonathon Brooks News & Updates
Moved to IR (opens in new tab)
Placed on injured reserve, sidelining him for a chunk of the season.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 3.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 3Sep 27L 18–21 @ CLE
Fantasy impact: Negative. Requires surgery, out six weeks (opens in new tab)
Will miss roughly six weeks after requiring surgery.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 3.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Negative. Undergoing tests on groin injury (opens in new tab)
Groin injury is under evaluation; monitor test results before setting lineups.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 3.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 2Sep 20W 34–3 @ ATL
Fantasy impact: Negative. Brooks struggles at Atlanta
2.1 fantasy points · RB65 · 2.6 below his 4.7 average
Brooks ran 5 times for 16 yards, with 1 catches for -5 yards in the 34–3 win at Atlanta. He played 30% of the offensive snaps.
Game logFantasy impact: Neutral. Heads to locker room with groin injury (opens in new tab)
Exits with a groin injury; return in question pending further evaluation.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 2.1 PPR points, an RB65 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 1Sep 13L 37–59 vs CHI
Fantasy impact: Positive. Brooks struggles vs. Chicago
7.2 fantasy points · RB38 · 2.5 above his 4.7 average
Brooks ran 4 times for 14 yards, with 1 catches for 48 yards in the 59–37 loss vs. Chicago. He played 19% of the offensive snaps.
Game logPreseasonSeptember
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Practicing again Friday (opens in new tab)
Returned to practice Friday, 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)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Officially limited Wednesday (opens in new tab)
Limited at Wednesday's practice, indicating he may be dealing with a minor issue.
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. Practicing in pads Wednesday (opens in new tab)
Returning to padded practice Wednesday, signaling progress toward game action.
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: Neutral. Works off to side Monday (opens in new tab)
Continues rehab on the side Monday; remains sidelined for now.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Optimism for Week 1 (opens in new tab)
Expected to be ready for the season opener.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Working off to side Wednesday (opens in new tab)
Limited in practice Wednesday, working on the side; monitor status ahead of the weekend.
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. Dealing with soreness Tuesday (opens in new tab)
Soreness is limiting him Tuesday; monitor his status.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Possible committee with Hubbard's return (opens in new tab)
Could lose touches in a backfield committee once Hubbard returns.
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. Gets into end zone against Jags (opens in new tab)
Found paydirt versus the Jaguars.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
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Panthers Teammates News
Updates on Brooks's backfield partners and quarterback.
- Chuba Hubbard: Finds end zone twice in Week 1 loss (opens in new tab)Chuba Hubbard, RB. 41 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Bryce Young: Produces four TDs in Week 1 loss (opens in new tab)Bryce Young, QB. 121 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Chuba Hubbard: Not listed on injury report (opens in new tab)Chuba Hubbard, RB. 41 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandPositive
- Chuba Hubbard: Returns to practice Tuesday (opens in new tab)Chuba Hubbard, RB. 41 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Chuba Hubbard: Practices in full Monday (opens in new tab)Chuba Hubbard, RB. 41 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Bryce Young: Leads scoring drive in preseason win (opens in new tab)Bryce Young, QB. 121 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
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What is the latest news on Jonathon Brooks?
The latest Brooks update, from September 23: Moved to IR. Placed on injured reserve, sidelining him for a chunk of the season.
How does the latest Jonathon Brooks news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: He did not play in Week 3. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Has Jonathon Brooks's role changed?
The latest depth-chart news on Brooks: Possible committee with Hubbard's return (August 24). Could lose touches in a backfield committee once Hubbard returns.
Did Jonathon Brooks sign with a new team?
The latest signing news on Brooks: Practicing in pads Wednesday (September 9). Returning to padded practice Wednesday, signaling progress toward game action.
Jonathon Brooks Bio
Jonathon Brooks is a running back for the Carolina Panthers, where he wears No. 25. Born July 21, 2003, in Hallettsville, TX, he attended Hallettsville and played college football at Texas.
The Carolina Panthers selected Brooks in round 2, pick 46, of the 2024 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Carolina Panthers on April 26, 2024.
In 5 regular-season games since 2024, he has run for 52 yards and 0 touchdowns and caught 5 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
Carolina Panthers Current team2024–present
Selected in round 2, pick 46, of the 2024 NFL Draft. He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 4 of 5 games.
College: Texas
Transactions
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Carolina Panthers.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Carolina Panthers.
- ActivatedActivated by the Carolina Panthers.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Carolina Panthers.
- SignedSigned with the Carolina Panthers.
- TradedTraded by the Indianapolis Colts to the Carolina Panthers for WR Adonai Mitchell, WR Anthony Gould and LB Jeremiah Trotter.
- DraftedSelected by the Carolina Panthers in round 2, pick 46.
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RB61Rico DowdleSteelers10.5 PTSRB62Sione VakiLions10.5 PTSRB63Kenny GainwellBuccaneers10.3 PTSRB64You are hereJonathon BrooksPanthers9.3 PTSRB65Will ShipleyEagles9.2 PTSRB66Jaleel McLaughlinBrowns9.1 PTSRB67Ty JohnsonBills9.0 PTSAbout Jonathon Brooks: Bio FAQ
How old is Jonathon Brooks?
Jonathon Brooks is 23 years old. He was born on July 21, 2003. 2026 is his 3rd NFL season.
How tall is Jonathon Brooks?
Jonathon Brooks is 6 feet tall (6'0"), listed at 216 pounds, and plays running back for the Carolina Panthers.
How much does Jonathon Brooks weigh?
Jonathon Brooks weighs 216 pounds, his listed weight on the Carolina Panthers roster. He is listed at 6'0".
What number does Jonathon Brooks wear?
Jonathon Brooks wears number 25 for the Carolina Panthers. He plays running back.
What position does Jonathon Brooks play?
Jonathon Brooks plays running back for the Carolina Panthers, wearing number 25. 2026 is his 3rd season in the NFL.
What team does Jonathon Brooks play for?
Jonathon Brooks plays for the Carolina Panthers as a running back. He has been with the Panthers since 2024.
Where did Jonathon Brooks go to college?
Jonathon Brooks played college football at Texas, after attending Hallettsville (TX). The Carolina Panthers drafted him out of Texas in 2024.
When was Jonathon Brooks drafted?
The Carolina Panthers selected Jonathon Brooks in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft with the 46th overall pick, out of Texas.
What round was Jonathon Brooks drafted in?
Jonathon Brooks was a second-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, taken 46th overall by the Carolina Panthers.
What pick was Jonathon Brooks in the NFL Draft?
Jonathon Brooks was the 46th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, selected by the Carolina Panthers in the second round.
Where is Jonathon Brooks from?
Jonathon Brooks went to high school in Texas, at Hallettsville, before playing college football at Texas.
When is Jonathon Brooks's birthday?
Jonathon Brooks's birthday is July 21. He was born on July 21, 2003 and is 23 years old.
How long has Jonathon Brooks been in the NFL?
2026 is Jonathon Brooks's 3rd NFL season; he entered the league in 2024 as a second-round pick of the Carolina Panthers. View his career statistics.
What teams has Jonathon Brooks played for?
Jonathon Brooks has played for the Carolina Panthers. View his career statistics.
What year did Jonathon Brooks enter the NFL?
Jonathon Brooks entered the NFL in 2024, when the Carolina Panthers drafted him in the second round. 2026 is his 3rd season.