Kalif Raymond 2026 fantasy outlook and rest-of-season projection
- Age
- 32
- Height / weight
- 5'9", 160 lb
- Experience
- 11th season
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 15.5
- Pos rank
- WR13
- Rostered
- 61%
Week 4 vs. Jets, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 22nd vs. WRs, neutral
Kalif Raymond Rest-of-Season Outlook
WR2 every week
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished WR94 last season at 4.5 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's WR13 at 15.5 PPR points per game, against 4.5 over 15 games last season (WR94). He's running ahead of last season's pace.
Last season he ranked 101st of 142 in target volume (5.5% target share), 117th of 142 in downfield role (4.5% air-yards share) and 80th of 142 in efficiency (1.35 yards per route run). Downfield role is the soft spot. Caleb Williams is his quarterback.
The job is secure: he's the listed starter and one of the best at his position. The main risk is health, and Zavion Thomas is next on the depth chart if he misses time.
The next favorable matchups are the Packers in Week 5 (10th against WRs) and the Falcons in Week 6 (3rd against WRs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 16, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Raymond's 2025 line tells the story of a high-floor role player rather than a fantasy asset. On just 36.6% of snaps he ran 214 routes, drew 30 targets and a 5.5% target share, and turned them into 24 grabs for 289 yards and a score. The underlying marks stay sharp: a 0.507 EPA per play, a 66.7% success rate, an 80% catch rate, and zero drops, with 1.35 yards per route run. That efficiency is real, but it never scales because the volume isn't there.
Now 31 and on a fresh deal in Chicago, he profiles as a depth receiver buried behind the Bears' top options, with a draft cost deep past WR100 reflecting that. His value remains rooted in special teams and spot snaps. Unless an injury opens meaningful route share, treat him as a name to monitor rather than draft in any standard format.
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
Downfield role
Efficiency
- Average depth of target
- 5.6
- Drop rate
- 0.0%
- Red-zone targets
- 2
- Route participation
- 34.6%
- YAC per reception
- 6.5
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft stretchThe Packers in Week 5 and the Falcons in Week 6 are top-10 matchups for WRs.Wk 4 NYJ, 22ndWk 5 GB, 10thWk 6 ATL, 3rdWk 7 NE, 15th
Risk
- HealthHis role is secure; if he misses time, Zavion Thomas is next on the depth chart.
- Low target volume5.5% target share, 101st of 142 WRs in 2025.
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Kalif Raymond Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Kalif Raymond's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Kalif Raymond projects as a wR2 every week for the rest of the 2026 season: a weekly starter in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. His downfield role (4.5% air-yards share, 117th of 142 WRs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Kalif Raymond's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Kalif Raymond is the WR13 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in WR2 territory, a weekly starter in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Kalif Raymond's projected role going forward?
Kalif Raymond is the listed starting WR, with Zavion Thomas next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will Kalif Raymond get more targets?
Kalif Raymond's targets are holding steady: 6.0 a game over his last two games against 7.0 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Kalif Raymond's fantasy football upside?
Kalif Raymond's upside: his ceiling this season is 21.0 PPR points (Week 3, WR7) and the Packers in Week 5 and the Falcons in Week 6 are top-10 matchups for WRs.
What could hurt Kalif Raymond's fantasy value?
Kalif Raymond's risks: Zavion Thomas is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt and his downfield role (4.5% air-yards share, 117th of 142 WRs in 2025) limits his scoring. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Kalif Raymond's remaining fantasy schedule?
Difficult: of his next seven games, 2 come against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 3 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.