KC Concepcion Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 5 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 22
- Height / weight
- 6'0", 190 lb
- Experience
- Rookie
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 7.6
- Pos rank
- WR4
- Rostered
- 67%
Week 5 at Jets, Sun Oct 11, 1:00 PM ET 22nd vs. WRs, neutral
KC Concepcion Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Producing as
WR4 · Elite
Scoring rate
7.6 PPG
Played
4 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Role Direction
| Usage | Season | Last 4 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target Share (Team) | 24.0% | 24.0% | 0% |
| Targets/G | 7.0 | 7.0 | 0% |
| Team Pass Att/Gteam | 29.0 | 29.0 | 0% |
KC Concepcion's 2026 Season, Week by Week
4 games played: one top-5 week and three busts. The next four matchups include one of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 2, Win,at TB,8.2,WR46
- Week 3, Win,vs CAR,2.9,WR99
- Week 4, Win,vs PIT,11.4,WR4
- Up next. Week 5, Oct 11,at NYJ,NeutralJets vs. WRs
- Week 6, Oct 18,vs BAL,FavorableRavens vs. WRs
- Week 7, Oct 25,at TEN,NeutralTitans vs. WRs
- Week 8, Nov 1,at PIT,NeutralSteelers 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 KC Concepcion?
Concepcion is averaging 7.6 PPR points per game through 4 games, with 17 catches for 144 yards and 0 TD on 28 targets. That ranks WR4, which makes him a WR1-level starter in 12-team leagues.
His target share (24.4%) is in the 66th percentile among WRs, the best of his efficiency marks; his yards per target (4.0) is the weakest, in the 3rd. His quarterback has been Deshaun Watson.
His best week was WR4 in Week 4 against the Steelers (11.4 points); his worst, WR99 in Week 3 against the Panthers (2.9). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Ravens (6th vs. WRs) in Week 6 and the Texans (5th vs. WRs) in Week 10.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Concepcion ranks among all WRs in Redraft Command.
What's Driving His Production
Percentile vs. every WR with at least 12 targets in 2026. The line marks the league median.
Target share
24.4%66th percentile, about average
Yards per target
4.03rd percentile, near the bottom
Catch rate
60.0%37th percentile, below average
Fantasy points per target
0.945th percentile, near the bottom
KC Concepcion 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @ Jaguars | L 10–34 | 7.8 | WR52 |
| 2 | @ Buccaneers | W 23–19 | 8.2 | WR46 |
| 3 | vs Panthers | W 21–18 | 2.9 | WR99 |
| 4 | vs Steelers | W 27–24 | 11.4 | WR4 |
| Total | 3–1 | 30.3 | WR4 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CLE | 4 | 28 | 17 | 144 | 0 | 30.3 | 7.6 | — |
| Career | 4 | 28 | 17 | 144 | 0 | 30.3 | 7.6 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
The ceiling is what makes him worth the gamble. Among rookie receivers available well past pick 100, he profiles as the most likely to seize a starting-caliber workload, with a path to becoming Cleveland's top passing-game target. The comparison points, Ladd McConkey and Brian Thomas Jr. Behind him on the depth chart: Isaiah Bond. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
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KC Concepcion Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start KC Concepcion in Week 5?
KC Concepcion is a weekly starter in 12-team leagues for Week 5 at the Jets, as the WR4 in PPR points per game this season (7.6 a game). The Jets rank 22nd in PPR points allowed to WRs, a neutral matchup. Get the start/sit call for Concepcion.
How many fantasy points is KC Concepcion averaging in 2026?
KC Concepcion is averaging 7.6 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 30.3 points across 4 games. His last game produced 11.4 points.
Where does KC Concepcion rank in fantasy football in 2026?
KC Concepcion ranks WR4 in PPR points per game in 2026 and WR36 in total points, through 4 games. That makes him a weekly starter in 12-team leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is KC Concepcion worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: KC Concepcion is a weekly starter in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 67% of Sleeper leagues.
What is KC Concepcion's fantasy football role?
KC Concepcion is the Browns' starting WR, with Isaiah Bond behind him. He is averaging 7.0 targets a game, on 79% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are KC Concepcion's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
KC Concepcion's next three games are Week 5 at the Jets (22nd in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral), Week 6 vs. the Ravens (6th in PPR points allowed to WRs, favorable) and Week 7 at the Titans (14th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has KC Concepcion been in fantasy football this season?
KC Concepcion has finished as a top-12 WR in 1 of his 4 games this season and outside the top 36 in 3. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 3.5 points around his 7.6-point average.
What is KC Concepcion's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season KC Concepcion's floor has been 2.9 PPR points (Week 3, WR99) and his ceiling 11.4 (Week 4, WR4). His median week has been 8.0 points. See Concepcion's full game log.
KC Concepcion 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Cleveland BrownsHe hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.
Receiving
- Rec
- 17
- Yards
- 144
- TD
- 0
- Targets
- 28
8.5 Y/R60.7% Catch %
Rushing
- Yards
- 9
- TD
- 0
4 Att2.3 Y/C
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 30.3
- Pos rank
- WR4
11.4 Best Week 4 vs PIT2.9 Worst Week 3 vs CAR
Advanced Receiving Stats
Concepcion has a 24.3% target share this season.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||
| Yards per target | 5.1 | 17th |
| Fantasy points per target | 0.48 | 10th |
| YAC per reception | 4.1 | 56th |
| Catch rate | 60.7% | 47th |
| Usage | ||
| Target share | 24.3% | 82nd |
| Snap share | 78.3% | 69th |
| Air-yards share | 22.8% | 55th |
| Red-zone targets | 3 | 66th |
| Style | ||
| Average depth of target | 6.2 | 9th |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 102 qualified WRs. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Profile: Concepcion draws a big target share, but scores little per target and gains little per target.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 7.0 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
7.6
Fantasy PPG
WR4
Fantasy finish
7.0
Targets/g
36
Rec yds/g
KC Concepcion career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 4 | 28 | 17 | 144 | 0 | 9 | 30.3 | 7.6 | WR4 |
| Career | 4 | 28 | 17 | 144 | 0 | 9 | 30.3 | 7.6 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
7.6
Career PPG
4 games over 1 season
100%
Availability
Share of team games he played
25%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 WR
Concepcion has averaged 7.6 fantasy points per game over 4 games and 1 season.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Concepcion's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 144Rec yards2026
- 30.3Fantasy pts2026
- 144Career rec yds2026–2026
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KC Concepcion Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does KC Concepcion have in 2026?
KC Concepcion has 30.3 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 7.6 per game across 4 games. That total ranks WR36 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does KC Concepcion have this season?
KC Concepcion has 144 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 17 catches and 28 targets. His high was 64 yards, in Week 4 against the Steelers.
How many receptions does KC Concepcion have this season?
KC Concepcion has 17 receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 4.3 a game, on 28 targets. His high was 6 catches, in Week 2 at the Buccaneers.
How many targets does KC Concepcion have this season?
KC Concepcion has drawn 28 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 7.0 a game, and caught 61% of them. His high was 9 targets, in Week 3 against the Panthers.
How many receiving touchdowns does KC Concepcion have this season?
KC Concepcion has no receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is KC Concepcion averaging?
KC Concepcion is averaging 36.0 receiving yards per game in 2026, 144 yards across 4 games.
How many yards per reception is KC Concepcion averaging?
KC Concepcion is averaging 8.5 yards per reception in 2026, 144 yards on 17 catches.
How many games has KC Concepcion played in 2026?
KC Concepcion has played 4 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What are KC Concepcion's career NFL stats?
Across 1 season and 4 games, KC Concepcion has 17 catches for 144 yards and no touchdowns, for 30.3 PPR fantasy points (7.6 per game).
How many touchdowns does KC Concepcion have in his career?
KC Concepcion has no touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 0 receiving, over 4 games.
How many career receiving yards does KC Concepcion have?
KC Concepcion has 144 career receiving yards over 1 season, on 17 catches.
KC Concepcion Game Log 2026
Games played
4
FPTS/G (PPR)
7.6
Targets/g
7.0
Rec/g
4.3
Rec yds/g
36.0
Yds/rec
8.5
Across 4 games in 2026, KC Concepcion has averaged 7.0 targets, 4.3 receptions and 7.6 PPR fantasy points per game. KC Concepcion has finished as a top-12 WR in 1 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 1. The best week was Week 4 against PIT (11.4 points); the lowest was Week 3 against CAR (2.9).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JAX20th | L 10-34 | 7.8 | 5 | 4 | 43 | 0 | 10.8 | 3 | 15 | 0 | WR52 |
Week 1 · JAX · L 10-34 · 7.8 pts
How the 7.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | TB27th | W 23-19 | 8.2 | 6 | 6 | 28 | 0 | 4.7 | 1 | -6 | 0 | WR46 |
Week 2 · TB · W 23-19 · 8.2 pts
How the 8.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | CAR32nd | W 21-18 | 2.9 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR99 |
Week 3 · CAR · W 21-18 · 2.9 pts
How the 2.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | PIT22nd | W 27-24 | 11.4 | 8 | 5 | 64 | 0 | 12.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR4 |
Week 4 · PIT · W 27-24 · 11.4 pts
How the 11.4 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
One WR1 week and three busts. For a wide receiver ranked WR4 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a top-5 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Season high in a win
5/8, 64 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Carolina
2/9, 9 yds.
Just 1.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Tampa Bay
6/6, 28 yds. 1 carry, -6 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his current season average.
Shut down by Jacksonville
4/5, 43 yds. 3 carries, 15 rush yds. 1 fumble lost.
One lost fumble in a game that landed right at his current season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (7.6)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Cleveland Browns vs New York Jets
View matchup — Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens
View matchup — Cleveland Browns vs Tennessee Titans
View matchup — Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers
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KC Concepcion Game Log FAQ
How did KC Concepcion do in his last game?
KC Concepcion scored 11.4 PPR points in Week 4 against the Steelers, a 27–24 win, a WR4 finish. He caught 5 of 8 targets for 64 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did KC Concepcion score in his last game?
KC Concepcion scored 11.4 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 4 against the Steelers, a WR4 finish for the week. That was 3.8 above his season average of 7.6.
How many receiving yards did KC Concepcion have in his last game?
KC Concepcion had 64 receiving yards on 5 catches in Week 4 against the Steelers, from 8 targets.
How many touchdowns did KC Concepcion score in his last game?
KC Concepcion did not score a touchdown in Week 4 against the Steelers; his 11.4 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did KC Concepcion have in his last game?
KC Concepcion caught 5 of 8 targets for 64 yards in Week 4 against the Steelers.
What were KC Concepcion's stats in Week 3?
In Week 3 against the Panthers, a 21–18 win, KC Concepcion caught 2 of 9 targets for 9 yards. That was 2.9 PPR points, a WR99 finish.
What was KC Concepcion's best game this season?
KC Concepcion's best 2026 game was Week 4 against the Steelers: 11.4 PPR points, a WR4 finish. He caught 5 of 8 targets for 64 yards.
What was KC Concepcion's worst game this season?
KC Concepcion's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 3 against the Panthers: 2.9 PPR points, a WR99 finish. He caught 2 of 9 targets for 9 yards.
How many games has KC Concepcion scored a touchdown in this season?
KC Concepcion has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 4 games this season.
KC Concepcion Rest-of-Season Outlook
WR1 every week
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
Our Take After Week 4
Through 4 games he's WR4 at 7.6 PPR points per game.
The job is secure: he's the listed starter and one of the best at his position. The main risk is health, and Isaiah Bond is next on the depth chart if he misses time.
The next favorable matchup is the Ravens in Week 6 (6th against WRs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 16, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
A first-round selection out of Texas A&M, Concepcion arrives in Cleveland with the kind of explosiveness that turns short catches into chunk plays, separating after the grab and making defenders miss in space. His final college campaign produced 919 receiving yards and nine scores, a total that likely undersold him given erratic deep-ball accuracy from his quarterbacks. The fit isn't perfect: Jerry Jeudy and fellow rookie Denzel Boston will siphon looks, and the drop problems that nagged him in college could carry over.
The ceiling is what makes him worth the gamble. Among rookie receivers available well past pick 100, he profiles as the most likely to seize a starting-caliber workload, with a path to becoming Cleveland's top passing-game target. The comparison points, Ladd McConkey and Brian Thomas Jr., both blossomed into top-24 finishers. A shaky Browns aerial attack caps the floor, but the cost is minimal and the payoff could be a weekly contributor.
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft spotThe Ravens in Week 6 is a top-10 matchup for WRs.Wk 5 NYJ, 22ndWk 6 BAL, 6thWk 7 TEN, 14thWk 8 PIT, 20th
Risk
- HealthHis role is secure; if he misses time, Isaiah Bond is next on the depth chart.
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KC Concepcion Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is KC Concepcion's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
KC Concepcion projects as a wR1 every week for the rest of the 2026 season: a weekly starter in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is KC Concepcion's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
KC Concepcion is the WR4 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in WR1 territory, a weekly starter in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is KC Concepcion's projected role going forward?
KC Concepcion is the listed starting WR, with Isaiah Bond next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will KC Concepcion get more targets?
KC Concepcion's targets are trending up: 8.5 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 KC Concepcion's fantasy football upside?
KC Concepcion's upside: his ceiling this season is 11.4 PPR points (Week 4, WR4) and the Ravens in Week 6 is a top-10 matchup for WRs.
What could hurt KC Concepcion's fantasy value?
KC Concepcion's risks: Isaiah Bond is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is KC Concepcion's remaining fantasy schedule?
About average: of his next seven games, 2 come against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 2 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Latest KC Concepcion News & Updates
Concepcion posts season high in win vs. Pittsburgh
5 REC, 64 YDS (8 TGT)
11.4 fantasy points · WR4
Concepcion caught 5 of 8 targets for 64 yards in the 27–24 win vs. Pittsburgh. That was 24% of the team's targets.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 5Oct 11
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Remains productive in Week 4 win (opens in new tab)
Stayed productive during his team's Week 4 victory.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 3Sep 27W 21–18 vs CAR
Fantasy impact: Negative. Concepcion struggles vs. Carolina
2.9 fantasy points · WR99 · 4.7 below his 7.6 average
Concepcion caught 2 of 9 targets for 9 yards in the 21–18 win vs. Carolina. That was 30% of the team's targets.
Game logWeek 2Sep 20W 23–19 @ TB
Fantasy impact: Negative. Concepcion struggles at Tampa Bay
8.2 fantasy points · WR46 · 0.6 above his 7.6 average
Concepcion caught 6 of 6 targets for 28 yards in the 23–19 win at Tampa Bay. That was 20% of the team's targets.
Game logWeek 1Sep 13L 10–34 @ JAX
Fantasy impact: Negative. Concepcion struggles at Jacksonville
7.8 fantasy points · WR52 · right at his 7.6 average
Concepcion caught 4 of 5 targets for 43 yards in the 34–10 loss at Jacksonville. That was 22% of the team's targets.
Game logOffseasonJune
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Could play all over formation (opens in new tab)
Versatile rookie projected to line up all over the formation.
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)
No updates of this type yet this season.
Browns Teammates News
Updates on Concepcion's quarterback and target competition.
- Denzel Boston: Continues thriving in Week 4 win (opens in new tab)Denzel Boston, WR. 22 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Harold Fannin: Salvages night with TD (opens in new tab)Harold Fannin, TE. 23 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Deshaun Watson: Continues ascent with third straight win (opens in new tab)Deshaun Watson, QB. 115 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Denzel Boston: Records two catches in Week 3 win (opens in new tab)Denzel Boston, WR. 22 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Harold Fannin: Quiet in Week 1 loss (opens in new tab)Harold Fannin, TE. 23 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Deshaun Watson: Named Cleveland's starting quarterback (opens in new tab)Deshaun Watson, QB. 115 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the Browns
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KC Concepcion News FAQ
What is the latest news on KC Concepcion?
The latest Concepcion update, from October 2: Concepcion posts season high in win vs. Pittsburgh. Concepcion caught 5 of 8 targets for 64 yards in the 27–24 win vs. Pittsburgh. That was 24% of the team's targets.
How does the latest KC Concepcion news affect his fantasy value?
Positively: he scored 11.4 fantasy points, a WR4 finish, 3.8 above his 7.6 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Has KC Concepcion's role changed?
The latest depth-chart news on Concepcion: Could play all over formation (June 24). Versatile rookie projected to line up all over the formation.
KC Concepcion Bio
KC Concepcion is a wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns, where he wears No. 1. Born September 24, 2004, he attended Julius L. Chambers and played college football at N.C. State and then Texas A&M.
The Cleveland Browns selected Concepcion in round 1, pick 24, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
In 4 regular-season games since 2026, he has caught 17 passes for 144 yards and 0 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 1 season. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Cleveland Browns Current team2026–present
Selected in round 1, pick 24, of the 2026 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 4 of 4 games.
College: N.C. State, Texas A&M
Trades and Team Changes
- DraftedSelected by the Cleveland Browns in round 1, pick 24.
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About KC Concepcion: Bio FAQ
How old is KC Concepcion?
KC Concepcion is 22 years old. He was born on September 23, 2004. 2026 is his 1st NFL season.
How tall is KC Concepcion?
KC Concepcion is 6 feet tall (6'0"), listed at 190 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns.
How much does KC Concepcion weigh?
KC Concepcion weighs 190 pounds, his listed weight on the Cleveland Browns roster. He is listed at 6'0".
What number does KC Concepcion wear?
KC Concepcion wears number 1 for the Cleveland Browns. He plays wide receiver.
What position does KC Concepcion play?
KC Concepcion plays wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns, wearing number 1. 2026 is his 1st season in the NFL.
What team does KC Concepcion play for?
KC Concepcion plays for the Cleveland Browns as a wide receiver. He has been with the Browns since 2026.
Where did KC Concepcion go to college?
KC Concepcion played college football at Texas A&M, after attending Julius L. Chambers (NC).
Where is KC Concepcion from?
KC Concepcion went to high school in North Carolina, at Julius L. Chambers, before playing college football at Texas A&M.
When is KC Concepcion's birthday?
KC Concepcion's birthday is September 23. He was born on September 23, 2004 and is 22 years old.
How long has KC Concepcion been in the NFL?
KC Concepcion is an NFL rookie in 2026. View his career statistics.
What teams has KC Concepcion played for?
KC Concepcion has played for the Cleveland Browns. View his career statistics.
What year did KC Concepcion enter the NFL?
KC Concepcion entered the NFL in 2026. 2026 is his 1st season.