Luke Schoonmaker Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 28
- Height / weight
- 6'5", 250 lb
- Experience
- 4th season
- Drafted
- 2023 R2, #58
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 1.4
- Pos rank
- TE63
- Rostered
- —
Week 4 at Texans, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 16th vs. TEs, neutral
Luke Schoonmaker Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
1.4 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Luke Schoonmaker's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: three busts. The next four matchups are a tough stretch ahead.
- Week 1, Loss,at NYG,2.2,TE48
- Week 2, Win,vs WAS,0.0,TE85
- Week 3, Loss,vs BAL,1.9,TE52
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,at HOU,NeutralTexans vs. TEs
- Week 5, Oct 8,vs TB,NeutralBuccaneers vs. TEs
- Week 6, Oct 18,at GB,NeutralPackers vs. TEs
- Week 7, Oct 26,at PHI,ToughEagles vs. TEs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to TEs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Luke Schoonmaker?
Schoonmaker is averaging 1.4 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 2 catches for 21 yards and 0 TD on 2 targets. That ranks TE63, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
He has caught 100.0% of his targets at 10.5 yards per target. His quarterback has been Dak Prescott.
His best week was TE48 in Week 1 at the Giants (2.2 points); his worst, TE85 in Week 2 against the Commanders (0.0). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Cardinals (6th vs. TEs) in Week 8 and the Colts (7th vs. TEs) in Week 9.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Schoonmaker ranks among all TEs in Redraft Command.
Luke Schoonmaker 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @ Giants | L 20–28 | 2.2 | TE48 |
| 2 | vs Commanders | W 37–20 | 0.0 | TE85 |
| 3 | vs Ravens | L 31–34 | 1.9 | TE52 |
| Total | 1–2 | 4.1 | TE63 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DAL | 3 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 0 | 4.1 | 1.4 | — |
| 2025 | DAL | 17 | 23 | 14 | 132 | 0 | 27.2 | 1.6 | TE71 |
| 2024 | DAL | 17 | 36 | 27 | 241 | 1 | 57.1 | 3.4 | TE43 |
| 2023 | DAL | 17 | 15 | 8 | 65 | 2 | 26.5 | 1.6 | TE67 |
| Career | 54 | 76 | 51 | 459 | 3 | 114.9 | 2.1 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
The efficiency dip matters because the volume isn't coming. As long as Jake Ferguson owns the position, Schoonmaker is a blocking-tier afterthought drafted around TE67, well outside startable range. He's a Ferguson-injury handcuff and nothing more right now. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has not missed a game this season. Career games missed to injury: 0. Injury history
- 2024hamstringPlayed through
- 2024shoulderPlayed through
- 2023footPlayed through
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Luke Schoonmaker Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Luke Schoonmaker in Week 4?
Luke Schoonmaker is a bench stash in most leagues for Week 4 at the Texans, as the TE63 in PPR total points this season (1.4 a game). The Texans rank 16th in PPR points allowed to TEs, a neutral matchup. Get the start/sit call for Schoonmaker.
How many fantasy points is Luke Schoonmaker averaging in 2026?
Luke Schoonmaker is averaging 1.4 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 4.1 points across 3 games. His last game produced 1.9 points.
Where does Luke Schoonmaker rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Luke Schoonmaker ranks TE63 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him a bench stash in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Luke Schoonmaker worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Luke Schoonmaker is a bench stash in TE-premium leagues and waiver-wire material in 12-team and 10-team leagues.
What is Luke Schoonmaker's fantasy football role?
Luke Schoonmaker is TE3 on the Cowboys depth chart. He is averaging 0.7 targets a game, on 24% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Luke Schoonmaker's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Luke Schoonmaker's next three games are Week 4 at the Texans (16th in PPR points allowed to TEs, neutral), Week 5 vs. the Buccaneers (11th in PPR points allowed to TEs, neutral) and Week 6 at the Packers (22nd in PPR points allowed to TEs, neutral). Zero of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Luke Schoonmaker been in fantasy football this season?
Luke Schoonmaker has finished as a top-12 TE in 0 of his 3 games this season and outside the top 36 in 3. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 1.2 points around his 1.4-point average.
What is Luke Schoonmaker's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Luke Schoonmaker's floor has been 0.0 PPR points (Week 2, TE85) and his ceiling 2.2 (Week 1, TE48). His median week has been 1.9 points. See Schoonmaker's full game log.
Luke Schoonmaker 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Dallas CowboysHe hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.
Receiving
- Rec
- 2
- Yards
- 21
- TD
- 0
- Targets
- 2
10.5 Y/R100.0% Catch %
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 4.1
- Pos rank
- TE63
2.2 Best Week 1 @ NYG0.0 Worst Week 2 vs WAS
Advanced Receiving Stats
Schoonmaker is an intermediate target (7.5 yards per target last season), with a 2.0% target share this season.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 13 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards per target | 10.5 | — | 5.5 | — |
| Fantasy points per target | 1.05 | — | 0.55 | — |
| Yards per route run | — | — | 0.74 | — |
| YAC per reception | 1.5 | — | 5.5 | — |
| Catch rate | 100.0% | — | 59.1% | — |
| Usage | ||||
| Target share | 2.0% | — | 3.8% | — |
| Snap share | 24.3% | — | 33.1% | — |
| Air-yards share | 2.2% | — | 3.4% | — |
| Red-zone targets | 0 | — | 2 | — |
| Route participation | — | — | 25.6% | — |
| Style | ||||
| Average depth of target | 9.0 | — | 7.5 | — |
Percentiles: 2026: below the qualifying line so far, so no percentiles · 2025 (13 games, weeks 1–17): below the qualifying line, so no percentiles.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 0.7 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
1.4
Fantasy PPG
0.7
Targets/g
7
Rec yds/g
Luke Schoonmaker career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 4.1 | 1.4 | — |
| 2025 | 17 | 23 | 14 | 132 | 0 | 0 | 27.2 | 1.6 | TE71 |
| 2024 | 17 | 36 | 27 | 241 | 1 | 0 | 57.1 | 3.4 | TE43 |
| 2023 | 17 | 15 | 8 | 65 | 2 | 0 | 26.5 | 1.6 | TE67 |
| Career | 54 | 76 | 51 | 459 | 3 | 0 | 114.9 | 2.1 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
2.1
Career PPG
54 games over 4 seasons
100%
Availability
Share of team games he played
7%
Top-12 weeks
Share of his games as a TE1
3.3
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, low
Schoonmaker has averaged 2.1 fantasy points per game over 54 games and 4 seasons, without a top-12 finish.
So far in 2026 he is at 1.4 per game, level with 2025. His volume has held at about 0.7 targets a game, so the output has too. His quarterback this season has been Dak Prescott.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Schoonmaker's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 241Rec yards2024
- 2Rec TD2023
- 57.1Fantasy pts2024 · TE43
- 459Career rec yds2023–2026
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How many fantasy points does Luke Schoonmaker have in 2026?
Luke Schoonmaker has 4.1 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 1.4 per game across 3 games. That total ranks TE63 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Luke Schoonmaker have this season?
Luke Schoonmaker has 21 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 2 catches and 2 targets. His high was 12 yards, in Week 1 at the Giants.
How many receptions does Luke Schoonmaker have this season?
Luke Schoonmaker has 2 receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 0.7 a game, on 2 targets. His high was 1 catches, in Week 1 at the Giants.
How many targets does Luke Schoonmaker have this season?
Luke Schoonmaker has drawn 2 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 0.7 a game, and caught 100% of them. His high was 1 targets, in Week 1 at the Giants.
How many receiving touchdowns does Luke Schoonmaker have this season?
Luke Schoonmaker has no receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Luke Schoonmaker averaging?
Luke Schoonmaker is averaging 7.0 receiving yards per game in 2026, 21 yards across 3 games.
How many yards per reception is Luke Schoonmaker averaging?
Luke Schoonmaker is averaging 10.5 yards per reception in 2026, 21 yards on 2 catches.
How many games has Luke Schoonmaker played in 2026?
Luke Schoonmaker has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Luke Schoonmaker's stats last season?
In 2025, Luke Schoonmaker caught 14 of 23 targets for 132 yards and no touchdowns in 17 games. That was 27.2 PPR points (1.6 per game), a TE71 finish.
What are Luke Schoonmaker's career NFL stats?
Across 4 seasons and 54 games, Luke Schoonmaker has 51 catches for 459 yards and 3 touchdowns, for 114.9 PPR fantasy points (2.1 per game).
How many touchdowns does Luke Schoonmaker have in his career?
Luke Schoonmaker has 3 touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 3 receiving, over 54 games.
How many career receiving yards does Luke Schoonmaker have?
Luke Schoonmaker has 459 career receiving yards over 4 seasons, on 51 catches.
Luke Schoonmaker Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
1.4
Targets/g
0.7
Rec/g
0.7
Rec yds/g
7.0
Yds/rec
10.5
Across 3 games in 2026, Luke Schoonmaker has averaged 0.7 targets, 0.7 receptions and 1.4 PPR fantasy points per game. Luke Schoonmaker has finished as a top-12 TE in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0. The best week was Week 1 against NYG (2.2 points); the lowest was Week 2 against WAS (0.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NYG17th | L 20-28 | 2.2 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 12.0 | TE48 |
Week 1 · NYG · L 20-28 · 2.2 pts
How the 2.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | WAS3rd | W 37-20 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | TE85 |
Week 2 · WAS · W 37-20 · 0.0 pts
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| 3 | BAL20th | L 31-34 | 1.9 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 9.0 | TE52 |
Week 3 · BAL · L 31-34 · 1.9 pts
How the 1.9 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to TEs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
All three weeks outside the top 24. For a tight end ranked TE63 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a TE48 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Baltimore
1/1, 9 yds.
Just 9.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Washington
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by the Giants
1/1, 12 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (1.4)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Dallas Cowboys vs Houston Texans
View matchup — Dallas Cowboys vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
View matchup — Dallas Cowboys vs Green Bay Packers
View matchup — Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles
Luke Schoonmaker Game Log 2025
Games played
17
FPTS/G (PPR)
1.6
Targets/g
1.4
Rec/g
0.8
Rec yds/g
7.8
Yds/rec
9.4
Across 17 games in 2025, Luke Schoonmaker has averaged 1.4 targets, 0.8 receptions and 1.6 PPR fantasy points per game. Luke Schoonmaker has finished as a top-12 TE in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0. The best week was Week 8 against DEN (4.5 points); the lowest was Week 1 against PHI (0.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PHI31st | L 20-24 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | TE84 |
Week 1 · PHI · L 20-24 · 0.0 pts
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| 2 | NYG28th | W 40-37 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | TE82 |
Week 2 · NYG · W 40-37 · 0.0 pts
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| 3 | CHI15th | L 14-31 | 1.5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5.0 | TE54 |
Week 3 · CHI · L 14-31 · 1.5 pts
How the 1.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | GB24th | T 40-40 | 2.8 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 4.0 | TE41 |
Week 4 · GB · T 40-40 · 2.8 pts
How the 2.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | NYJ12th | W 37-22 | 1.3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3.0 | TE55 |
Week 5 · NYJ · W 37-22 · 1.3 pts
How the 1.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | CAR13th | L 27-30 | 1.8 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 8.0 | TE47 |
Week 6 · CAR · L 27-30 · 1.8 pts
How the 1.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | WAS6th | W 44-22 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | TE78 |
Week 7 · WAS · W 44-22 · 0.0 pts
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| 8 | DEN17th | L 24-44 | 4.5 | 3 | 2 | 25 | 0 | 12.5 | TE27 |
Week 8 · DEN · L 24-44 · 4.5 pts
How the 4.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | ARI4th | L 17-27 | 2.4 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 14.0 | TE45 |
Week 9 · ARI · L 17-27 · 2.4 pts
How the 2.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 10 | Bye week | ||||||||
| 11 | LV30th | W 33-16 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | TE76 |
Week 11 · LV · W 33-16 · 0.0 pts
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| 12 | PHI31st | W 24-21 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | TE78 |
Week 12 · PHI · W 24-21 · 0.0 pts
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| 13 | KC23rd | W 31-28 | 1.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.0 | TE60 |
Week 13 · KC · W 31-28 · 1.1 pts
How the 1.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | DET16th | L 30-44 | 2.2 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 12.0 | TE42 |
Week 14 · DET · L 30-44 · 2.2 pts
How the 2.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | MIN27th | L 26-34 | 3.9 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 0 | 29.0 | TE37 |
Week 15 · MIN · L 26-34 · 3.9 pts
How the 3.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | LAC26th | L 17-34 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | TE85 |
Week 16 · LAC · L 17-34 · 0.0 pts
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| 17 | WAS6th | W 30-23 | 3.5 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 7.5 | TE39 |
Week 17 · WAS · W 30-23 · 3.5 pts
How the 3.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | NYG28th | L 17-34 | 2.2 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 12.0 | TE48 |
Week 18 · NYG · L 17-34 · 2.2 pts
How the 2.2 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to TEs across 2025: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
All 17 weeks outside the top 24. For a tight end who finished TE79 overall, the spread mattered more than the average: you got a TE27 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Wk 1 TE84 · Wk 2 TE82 · Wk 3 TE54 · Wk 4 TE41 · Wk 5 TE55 · Wk 6 TE47 · Wk 7 TE78 · Wk 8 TE27 · Wk 9 TE45 · Wk 11 TE76 · Wk 12 TE78 · Wk 13 TE60 · Wk 14 TE42 · Wk 15 TE37 · Wk 16 TE85 · Wk 17 TE39 · Wk 18 TE48
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by the Giants
1/1, 12 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Washington
2/2, 15 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by the Chargers
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Minnesota
1/1, 29 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Detroit
1/2, 12 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Kansas City
1/1, 1 yds.
Just 1.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Philadelphia
0/1, 0 yds.
Just 0.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Las Vegas
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Arizona
1/2, 14 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Denver
2/3, 25 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Washington
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Carolina
1/2, 8 yds.
Just 4.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by the Jets
1/2, 3 yds.
Just 1.5 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Green Bay
2/2, 8 yds.
Just 4.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Chicago
1/1, 5 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
Held in check by the Giants
0/2, 0 yds.
Just 0.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Philadelphia
0/1, 0 yds.
Just 0.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
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How did Luke Schoonmaker do in his last game?
Luke Schoonmaker scored 1.9 PPR points in Week 3 against the Ravens, a 34–31 loss, a TE52 finish. He caught 1 of 1 target for 9 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Luke Schoonmaker score in his last game?
Luke Schoonmaker scored 1.9 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 against the Ravens, a TE52 finish for the week. That was 0.5 above his season average of 1.4.
How many receiving yards did Luke Schoonmaker have in his last game?
Luke Schoonmaker had 9 receiving yards on 1 catch in Week 3 against the Ravens, from 1 target.
How many touchdowns did Luke Schoonmaker score in his last game?
Luke Schoonmaker did not score a touchdown in Week 3 against the Ravens; his 1.9 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Luke Schoonmaker have in his last game?
Luke Schoonmaker caught 1 of 1 target for 9 yards in Week 3 against the Ravens.
What were Luke Schoonmaker's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 against the Commanders, a 37–20 win, Luke Schoonmaker caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards. That was 0.0 PPR points, a TE85 finish.
What was Luke Schoonmaker's best game this season?
Luke Schoonmaker's best 2026 game was Week 1 at the Giants: 2.2 PPR points, a TE48 finish. He caught 1 of 1 target for 12 yards.
What was Luke Schoonmaker's worst game this season?
Luke Schoonmaker's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 2 against the Commanders: 0.0 PPR points, a TE85 finish. He caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards.
How many games has Luke Schoonmaker scored a touchdown in this season?
Luke Schoonmaker has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 3 games this season.
Can I see Luke Schoonmaker's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Schoonmaker's weekly results from any season from 2023 through 2025.
Luke Schoonmaker Rest-of-Season Outlook
depth TE for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished TE70 last season at 1.6 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's TE63 at 1.4 PPR points per game, against 1.6 over 17 games last season (TE70). The role is producing the same fantasy output two years running.
Last season he ranked 61st of 81 in route participation (25.6%), 57th of 82 in target share (3.8%) and 61st of 82 in efficiency (0.79 yards per route run). Route participation is the soft spot. Dak Prescott is his quarterback.
He's TE3 on the depth chart, so his value depends on the players ahead of him.
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 16, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Schoonmaker's 2025 line tells the whole story: 14 games, a 32.9% snap rate, and just 23 targets for a 3.8% share that left him 62nd at the position. He ran only 167 routes, turning them into 14 catches for 132 yards and zero touchdowns at a thin 0.79 yards per route. The 0.158 EPA per play and 43.5% success rate were a clear step back from 2024, when his 0.186 targets per route, 1.24 YPRR, and 5.8% share hinted at more.
The efficiency dip matters because the volume isn't coming. As long as Jake Ferguson owns the position, Schoonmaker is a blocking-tier afterthought drafted around TE67, well outside startable range. He's a Ferguson-injury handcuff and nothing more right now. Until a real route share materializes, there's no reason to roster him in any standard format heading into 2026.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 81 tight ends who played at least six games. Each bar is one tight end, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Route participation
Target share
Efficiency
- Average depth of target
- 7.2
- Drop rate
- 4.3%
- Red-zone targets
- 2
- Route participation
- 25.6%
- YAC per reception
- 5.9
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- The scheduleNone of his next four opponents is a top-10 matchup for TEs.Wk 4 HOU, 16thWk 5 TB, 11thWk 6 GB, 22ndWk 7 PHI, 32nd
Risk
- RoleHe's TE3 on the depth chart.
- Limited route participation25.6% route participation, 61st of 81 TEs in 2025.
- A tough matchupThe Eagles in Week 7 (32nd) is among the stingiest defenses against TEs.
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What is Luke Schoonmaker's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Luke Schoonmaker projects as a depth TE for deep leagues only for the rest of the 2026 season: a bench stash in TE-premium leagues and waiver-wire material in 12-team and 10-team leagues. His route participation (25.6% route participation, 61st of 81 TEs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Luke Schoonmaker's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Luke Schoonmaker is the TE63 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in depth TE territory, waiver-wire material in 12-team leagues.
What is Luke Schoonmaker's projected role going forward?
Luke Schoonmaker is TE3 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs an injury or a change ahead of him.
Will Luke Schoonmaker get more targets?
Luke Schoonmaker's targets are holding steady: 0.5 a game over his last two games against 0.7 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Luke Schoonmaker's fantasy football upside?
Luke Schoonmaker's upside: his ceiling this season is 2.2 PPR points (Week 1, TE48).
What could hurt Luke Schoonmaker's fantasy value?
Luke Schoonmaker's risks: his route participation (25.6% route participation, 61st of 81 TEs in 2025) limits his scoring and the Eagles in Week 7 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Luke Schoonmaker's remaining fantasy schedule?
Favorable: of his next seven games, 2 come against a top-10 matchup for TEs and 1 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Luke Schoonmaker Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, FriWhat it means: Schoonmaker was on the Week 1 report, did not practice on Friday and played.
| Week | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4@ HOU, Oct 4 | — | — | — | Oct 2 | Due Fri |
| Week 1@ NYG, Sep 13 | — | — | — | DNP | Played |
Injury History at a Glance
Three logged injuries in four seasons. None of them has cost him a regular-season game.
Durability
100/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
No games missed to injury
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Foot / toe | 1 | 0 |
| Hamstring | 1 | 0 |
| Shoulder | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 0 |
Injury risk profile: Low
- No body part injured twice
- Last logged injury: 2024
- 0 games in 4 seasons
- 3 injuries spread across 3 body parts
Luke Schoonmaker Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Healthy 0 games missed
No injury has cost Schoonmaker a game this season.
- 2024
Hamstring Played through
Schoonmaker dealt with a hamstring injury during OTAs, keeping him off the field.
- 2024
Shoulder Surgery Played through
He underwent shoulder surgery during the offseason following his rookie year.
- 2023
Plantar Fasciitis Played through
He missed his rookie spring OTAs with a case of plantar fasciitis and was seen in a walking boot.
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Is Luke Schoonmaker injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, Luke Schoonmaker is active with no injury designation. He has played every game in 2026.
Is Luke Schoonmaker playing this week?
Luke Schoonmaker has no injury designation for Week 4 at the Texans on Sunday, October 4, so he is on track to play. Schoonmaker was on the Week 1 report, did not practice on Friday and played. Should you start him?
Has Luke Schoonmaker missed any games this season?
No. Luke Schoonmaker has played in every Cowboys game in 2026, 3 games so far.
What is Luke Schoonmaker's injury history?
Luke Schoonmaker has 3 logged NFL injuries, none of which has cost him a regular-season game. No body part has been injured twice.
What was Luke Schoonmaker's most recent injury?
Luke Schoonmaker's most recent logged injury was a hamstring injury in the 2024 preseason. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Luke Schoonmaker have any recurring injuries?
No. Luke Schoonmaker's three logged injuries were to three different body parts, so the record shows no recurring pattern.
Latest Luke Schoonmaker News & Updates
Schoonmaker struggles vs. Baltimore
1 REC, 9 YDS (1 TGT)
1.9 fantasy points · TE52
Schoonmaker caught 1 of 1 targets for 9 yards in the 34–31 loss vs. Baltimore. That was 3% of the team's targets.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 20W 37–20 vs WAS
Fantasy impact: Negative. Schoonmaker struggles vs. Washington
0.0 fantasy points · TE85 · 1.4 below his 1.4 average
Schoonmaker caught 0 of 0 targets for 0 yards in the 37–20 win vs. Washington.
Game logWeek 1Sep 13L 20–28 @ NYG
Fantasy impact: Positive. Schoonmaker struggles at New York
2.2 fantasy points · TE48 · 0.8 above his 1.4 average
Schoonmaker caught 1 of 1 targets for 12 yards in the 28–20 loss at New York. That was 3% of the team's targets.
Game log
No updates of this type yet this season.
Cowboys Teammates News
Updates on Schoonmaker's quarterback and target competition.
- Dak Prescott: Quiet day in wild Week 3 loss (opens in new tab)Dak Prescott, QB. 105 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- George Pickens: Season-high volume in loss to Ravens (opens in new tab)George Pickens, WR. 25 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Dak Prescott: Elite performance in Week 2 win (opens in new tab)Dak Prescott, QB. 105 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- George Pickens: Slight improvement in Week 2 win (opens in new tab)George Pickens, WR. 25 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- CeeDee Lamb: Standout effort in Week 2 win (opens in new tab)CeeDee Lamb, WR. 25 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Dak Prescott: Held to 175 passing yards in loss (opens in new tab)Dak Prescott, QB. 105 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the Cowboys
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What is the latest news on Luke Schoonmaker?
The latest Schoonmaker update, from September 27: Schoonmaker struggles vs. Baltimore. Schoonmaker caught 1 of 1 targets for 9 yards in the 34–31 loss vs. Baltimore. That was 3% of the team's targets.
How does the latest Luke Schoonmaker news affect his fantasy value?
Positively: he scored 1.9 fantasy points, a TE52 finish, 0.5 above his 1.4 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Luke Schoonmaker Bio
Luke Schoonmaker is a tight end for the Dallas Cowboys, where he wears No. 86. Born September 28, 1998, in New Haven, CT, he attended Hamden Hall and played college football at Michigan.
The Dallas Cowboys selected Schoonmaker in round 2, pick 58, of the 2023 NFL Draft.
In 54 regular-season games since 2023, he has caught 51 passes for 459 yards and 3 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
Dallas Cowboys Current team2023–present
Selected in round 2, pick 58, of the 2023 NFL Draft. He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 42 of 54 games.
College: Michigan
Trades and Team Changes
- DraftedSelected by the Dallas Cowboys in round 2, pick 58.
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How old is Luke Schoonmaker?
Luke Schoonmaker is 28 years old. He was born on September 28, 1998. 2026 is his 4th NFL season.
How tall is Luke Schoonmaker?
Luke Schoonmaker is 6 feet 5 inches tall (6'5"), listed at 250 pounds, and plays tight end for the Dallas Cowboys.
How much does Luke Schoonmaker weigh?
Luke Schoonmaker weighs 250 pounds, his listed weight on the Dallas Cowboys roster. He is listed at 6'5".
What number does Luke Schoonmaker wear?
Luke Schoonmaker wears number 86 for the Dallas Cowboys. He plays tight end.
What position does Luke Schoonmaker play?
Luke Schoonmaker plays tight end for the Dallas Cowboys, wearing number 86. 2026 is his 4th season in the NFL.
What team does Luke Schoonmaker play for?
Luke Schoonmaker plays for the Dallas Cowboys as a tight end. He has been with the Cowboys since 2023.
Where did Luke Schoonmaker go to college?
Luke Schoonmaker played college football at Michigan, after attending Hamden Hall (CT). The Dallas Cowboys drafted him out of Michigan in 2023.
When was Luke Schoonmaker drafted?
The Dallas Cowboys selected Luke Schoonmaker in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft with the 58th overall pick, out of Michigan.
What round was Luke Schoonmaker drafted in?
Luke Schoonmaker was a second-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, taken 58th overall by the Dallas Cowboys.
What pick was Luke Schoonmaker in the NFL Draft?
Luke Schoonmaker was the 58th overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the second round.
Where is Luke Schoonmaker from?
Luke Schoonmaker went to high school in Connecticut, at Hamden Hall, before playing college football at Michigan.
When is Luke Schoonmaker's birthday?
Luke Schoonmaker's birthday is September 28. He was born on September 28, 1998 and is 28 years old.
How long has Luke Schoonmaker been in the NFL?
2026 is Luke Schoonmaker's 4th NFL season; he entered the league in 2023 as a second-round pick of the Dallas Cowboys. View his career statistics.
What teams has Luke Schoonmaker played for?
Luke Schoonmaker has played for the Dallas Cowboys. View his career statistics.
What year did Luke Schoonmaker enter the NFL?
Luke Schoonmaker entered the NFL in 2023, when the Dallas Cowboys drafted him in the second round. 2026 is his 4th season.