Michael Carter Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 27
- Height / weight
- 5'8", 201 lb
- Experience
- 6th season
- Drafted
- 2021 R4, #107
2025 Season
- PPR PPG
- 7.6
- Pos rank
- RB46
- Rostered
- —
Week 4 at Ravens, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 15th vs. RBs, neutral
Michael Carter Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Producing as
RB47 · Depth
Scoring rate
7.6 PPG
Played
13 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Heating Up
Role Direction
| Usage | Season | Last 4 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carries/G | 7.1 | 9.8 | +38% |
| Targets/G | 3.5 | 3.3 | -6% |
Michael Carter's 2026 Season, Week by Week
The next four matchups include one of the league's softest run defenses.
- Week 1, Loss,vs NYJ,—,Did not play
- Week 2, Loss,vs PHI,—,Did not play
- Week 3, Loss,at NYG,—,Did not play
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,at BAL,NeutralRavens vs. RBs
- Week 5, Oct 11,vs HOU,ToughTexans vs. RBs
- Week 6, Oct 18,at IND,FavorableColts vs. RBs
- Week 7, Oct 25,vs CLE,ToughBrowns 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 Michael Carter?
Carter has settled into a clear identity: a receiving-down complement, not a lead back. In 2025 he played 13 games on a 45.2 percent snap share, running 265 routes and turning 45 targets into 33 catches for 267 yards, while his ground game cratered to 92 carries for 333 yards at a weak 3.62 per carry. The advanced marks confirm the limits: 1.35 yards after contact per attempt, a 5.43 percent explosive-run rate and a -0.036 EPA per play. The 66 fantasy points ranked RB45.
That receiving role is his only real tether to value, mirroring 2024s tiny 3-game sample and a career that never topped the 6.23 YPC flash of his 2023 part-time year. A 2021 fourth-rounder out of North Carolina now in Tennessee, he profiles as a passing-down specialist with a thin standalone floor. Carter is a PPR-only deep flex and bye-week fill-in, best left on waivers until an injury opens early-down work.
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ARI | 13 | 333 | 1 | 33 | 267 | 0 | 99.0 | 7.6 | RB48 |
| 2024 | ARI | 3 | 131 | 1 | 11 | 57 | 0 | 35.8 | 11.9 | RB77 |
| 2023 | NYJ/ARI | 15 | 187 | 0 | 24 | 101 | 1 | 58.8 | 3.9 | RB62 |
| 2022 | NYJ | 16 | 402 | 3 | 41 | 288 | 0 | 126.0 | 7.9 | RB40 |
| 2021 | NYJ | 14 | 639 | 4 | 36 | 325 | 0 | 153.4 | 11.0 | RB29 |
| Career | 61 | 1,692 | 9 | 145 | 1,038 | 1 | 473.0 | 7.8 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
That receiving role is his only real tether to value, mirroring 2024s tiny 3-game sample and a career that never topped the 6.23 YPC flash of his 2023 part-time year. A 2021 fourth-rounder out of North Carolina now in Tennessee, he profiles as a passing-down specialist with a thin standalone floor. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has missed 4 games this season. Career games missed to injury: 4. Injury history
- 2022ankle1 game
- 2021ankle3 games
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Michael Carter Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Michael Carter in Week 4?
Michael Carter plays Week 4 at the Ravens. The Ravens rank 15th in PPR points allowed to RBs, a neutral matchup. Get the start/sit call for Carter.
Is Michael Carter worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Michael Carter is a bench stash in 12-team PPR leagues, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues and a bench stash in half-PPR leagues.
What are Michael Carter's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Michael Carter's next three games are Week 4 at the Ravens (15th in PPR points allowed to RBs, neutral), Week 5 vs. the Texans (32nd in PPR points allowed to RBs, tough) and Week 6 at the Colts (5th in PPR points allowed to RBs, favorable). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
Michael Carter 2025 Stats
2025 finalTouchdowns accounted for 6% of his fantasy production, so his weekly output leaned on volume more than scoring.
Rushing
- Yards
- 333
- TD
- 1
- Carries
- 92
3.6 Y/C
Receiving
- Rec
- 33
- Yards
- 267
- TD
- 0
45 Targets
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 99.0
- Pos rank
- RB48
18.3 Best Week 5 TEN0.1 Worst Week 4 SEA
Advanced Rushing Stats
| Stat | 2025 12 games | |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||
| Yards after contact per carry | 1.43 | 8th |
| Explosive run rate | 5.9% | 10th |
| Fantasy points per opportunity | 0.49 | 5th |
| Yards before contact per carry | 2.28 | 45th |
| Broken tackles | 3 | 19th |
| Usage | ||
| Snap share | 44.6% | 47th |
| Target share | 7.1% | 56th |
| Red-zone opportunities | 15 | 21st |
| Targets per game | 3.5 | 84th |
Percentiles: 2025 (12 games, weeks 1–17) among 74.
Profile: Carter draws targets, but gains little after contact and rarely breaks a big run.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 7.1 carries and 3.5 targets a game in 2025; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
7.6
Fantasy PPG
RB47
Fantasy finish
26
Rush yds/g
2.5
Rec/g
Michael Carter career stats by season
| Season | GP | Car | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | 92 | 333 | 1 | 33 | 267 | 0 | 99.0 | 7.6 | RB48 |
| 2024 | 3 | 35 | 131 | 1 | 11 | 57 | 0 | 35.8 | 11.9 | RB77 |
| 2023 | 15 | 30 | 187 | 0 | 24 | 101 | 1 | 58.8 | 3.9 | RB62 |
| 2022 | 16 | 114 | 402 | 3 | 41 | 288 | 0 | 126.0 | 7.9 | RB40 |
| 2021 | 14 | 147 | 639 | 4 | 36 | 325 | 0 | 153.4 | 11.0 | RB29 |
| Career | 61 | 418 | 1,692 | 9 | 145 | 1,038 | 1 | 473.0 | 7.8 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
7.8
Career PPG
61 games over 5 seasons
69%
Availability
Share of team games he played
25%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 RB
5.9
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, low
Carter has averaged 7.8 fantasy points per game over 61 games and 5 seasons, without a top-12 finish. The average hides two careers: 11.1 a game in his two seasons with a starter's volume, 6.5 in the three without it.
In 2025 he averaged 7.6 per game, down 4.3 from 2024. Volume is the driver: 10.5 carries plus targets a game against 15.3. His quarterback in 2025 was Jacoby Brissett.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Carter's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 639Rush yards2021
- 4Total TD2021
- 153.4Fantasy pts2021 · RB29
- 2,730Career scrimmage yds2021–2025
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Michael Carter Stats FAQ
What were Michael Carter's stats last season?
In 2025, Michael Carter ran for 333 yards and 1 touchdown and caught 33 passes for 267 yards in 13 games. That was 99.0 PPR points (7.6 per game), an RB48 finish.
What are Michael Carter's career NFL stats?
Across 5 seasons and 61 games, Michael Carter has 1,692 rushing yards and 9 rushing touchdowns, plus 145 catches for 1,038 yards, for 473.0 PPR fantasy points (7.8 per game).
How many touchdowns does Michael Carter have in his career?
Michael Carter has 10 touchdowns in his NFL career: 9 rushing and 1 receiving, over 61 games.
Michael Carter Game Log 2025
Games played
13
FPTS/G (PPR)
7.6
Carries/g
7.1
Rush yds/g
25.6
Rec/g
2.5
Rec yds/g
20.5
Across 13 games in 2025, Michael Carter has averaged 7.1 carries, 25.6 rushing yards and 7.6 PPR fantasy points per game. Michael Carter has finished as a top-12 RB in 1 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 2. The best week was Week 5 against TEN (18.3 points); the lowest was Week 4 against SEA (0.1).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | Finish |
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| 4 | SEA26th | L 20-23 | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB73 |
Week 4 · SEA · L 20-23 · 0.1 pts
How the 0.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | TEN20th | L 21-22 | 18.3 | 18 | 51 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 22 | 0 | RB9 |
Week 5 · TEN · L 21-22 · 18.3 pts
How the 18.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | IND29th | L 27-31 | 8.4 | 9 | 34 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 30 | 0 | RB27 |
Week 6 · IND · L 27-31 · 8.4 pts
How the 8.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | GB8th | L 23-27 | 5.6 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 0 | RB38 |
Week 7 · GB · L 23-27 · 5.6 pts
How the 5.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 10 | SEA26th | L 22-44 | 0.4 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB62 |
Week 10 · SEA · L 22-44 · 0.4 pts
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| 11 | SF11th | L 22-41 | 7.8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 22 | 0 | RB38 |
Week 11 · SF · L 22-41 · 7.8 pts
How the 7.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 12 | JAX30th | L 24-27 | 8.8 | 5 | 28 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 0 | RB26 |
Week 12 · JAX · L 24-27 · 8.8 pts
How the 8.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | TB13th | L 17-20 | 11.4 | 5 | 17 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 47 | 0 | RB28 |
Week 13 · TB · L 17-20 · 11.4 pts
How the 11.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | LAR22nd | L 17-45 | 5.1 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 0 | RB44 |
Week 14 · LAR · L 17-45 · 5.1 pts
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| 15 | HOU24th | L 20-40 | 13.4 | 14 | 56 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 38 | 0 | RB19 |
Week 15 · HOU · L 20-40 · 13.4 pts
How the 13.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | ATL21st | L 19-26 | 6.5 | 11 | 65 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB45 |
Week 16 · ATL · L 19-26 · 6.5 pts
How the 6.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | CIN3rd | L 14-37 | 6.3 | 7 | 29 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 0 | RB38 |
Week 17 · CIN · L 14-37 · 6.3 pts
How the 6.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | LAR22nd | L 20-37 | 6.9 | 7 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 0 | RB33 |
Week 18 · LAR · L 20-37 · 6.9 pts
How the 6.9 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, four RB2 weeks and seven busts. For a running back ranked RB46 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a top-24 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Wk 4 RB73 · Wk 5 RB9 · Wk 6 RB27 · Wk 7 RB38 · Wk 10 RB62 · Wk 11 RB38 · Wk 12 RB26 · Wk 13 RB28 · Wk 14 RB44 · Wk 15 RB19 · Wk 16 RB45 · Wk 17 RB38 · Wk 18 RB33
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Steady in a loss at the Rams
7 carries, 18 yds. 3/3 receiving, 21 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his current season average.
Shut down by Cincinnati
7 carries, 29 yds. 2/4 receiving, 14 yds.
He played 44% of the snaps and handled 7 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Atlanta
11 carries, 65 yds. 0/2 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 53% of the snaps and handled 11 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
RB1 week at Houston
14 carries, 56 yds. 4/4 receiving, 38 yds.
He played 80% of the snaps and handled 14 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by the Rams
3 carries, 13 yds. 2/4 receiving, 18 yds.
He played 53% of the snaps and handled 3 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a loss at Tampa Bay
5 carries, 17 yds. 5/6 receiving, 47 yds.
He played 52% of the snaps and handled 5 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a loss vs. Jacksonville
5 carries, 28 yds. 3/3 receiving, 30 yds.
He played 56% of the snaps and handled 5 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by San Francisco
2 carries, 6 yds. 5/7 receiving, 22 yds.
He played 43% of the snaps and handled 2 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his current season average.
Shut down by Seattle
3 carries, 4 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 11% of the snaps and handled 3 carries. Just 1.3 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Green Bay
7 carries, 11 yds. 2/2 receiving, 25 yds.
He played 37% of the snaps and handled 7 carries. Just 1.6 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a loss at Indianapolis
9 carries, 34 yds. 2/5 receiving, 30 yds.
He played 44% of the snaps and handled 9 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
RB1 week vs. Tennessee
18 carries, 51 yds, 1 TD. 5/5 receiving, 22 yds.
He played 58% of the snaps and handled 18 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Seattle
1 carries, 1 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 6% 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.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (7.6)
Last Five Games
FPTS/G (PPR)
7.6
Weeks 14–18
High
13.4
Low
5.1
Carries/g
8.4
Rush yds/g
36.2
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Tennessee Titans vs Baltimore Ravens
View matchup — Tennessee Titans vs Houston Texans
View matchup — Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts
View matchup — Tennessee Titans vs Cleveland Browns
Michael Carter Game Log 2022
Games played
16
FPTS/G (PPR)
7.9
Carries/g
7.1
Rush yds/g
25.1
Rec/g
2.6
Rec yds/g
18.0
Across 16 games in 2022, Michael Carter has averaged 7.1 carries, 25.1 rushing yards and 7.9 PPR fantasy points per game. Michael Carter has finished as a top-12 RB in 1 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 4. The best week was Week 5 against MIA (17.3 points); the lowest was Week 17 against SEA (2.5).
| Wk | Opp | FPTS | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | Finish |
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| 1 | BAL18th | 17.0 | 10 | 60 | 0 | 9 | 7 | 40 | 0 | RB14 |
Week 1 · BAL · 17.0 pts
How the 17.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | CLE9th | 10.0 | 7 | 23 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 27 | 0 | RB22 |
Week 2 · CLE · 10.0 pts
How the 10.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | CIN30th | 5.6 | 11 | 39 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 | RB49 |
Week 3 · CIN · 5.6 pts
How the 5.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | PIT19th | 4.9 | 9 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 0 | RB49 |
Week 4 · PIT · 4.9 pts
How the 4.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | MIA20th | 17.3 | 10 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 0 | RB17 |
Week 5 · MIA · 17.3 pts
How the 17.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | GB5th | 5.7 | 6 | 41 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | RB38 |
Week 6 · GB · 5.7 pts
How the 5.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | DEN17th | 9.4 | 13 | 29 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 45 | 0 | RB31 |
Week 7 · DEN · 9.4 pts
How the 9.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 8 | NE29th | 10.1 | 7 | 26 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 35 | 0 | RB30 |
Week 8 · NE · 10.1 pts
How the 10.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | BUF8th | 15.6 | 12 | 76 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 | RB10 |
Week 9 · BUF · 15.6 pts
How the 15.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | NE29th | 2.7 | 8 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 0 | RB50 |
Week 11 · NE · 2.7 pts
How the 2.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 12 | CHI3rd | 5.6 | 6 | 21 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 0 | RB48 |
Week 12 · CHI · 5.6 pts
How the 5.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | BUF8th | 3.0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 0 | RB50 |
Week 14 · BUF · 3.0 pts
How the 3.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | DET21st | 4.1 | 4 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 0 | RB49 |
Week 15 · DET · 4.1 pts
How the 4.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | JAX16th | 10.0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 44 | 0 | RB28 |
Week 16 · JAX · 10.0 pts
How the 10.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | SEA2nd | 2.5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | RB64 |
Week 17 · SEA · 2.5 pts
How the 2.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | MIA20th | 2.5 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | RB63 |
Week 18 · MIA · 2.5 pts
How the 2.5 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to RBs across 2022: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Four RB1 weeks, three RB2 weeks and nine busts. For a running back who finished RB50 overall, the spread mattered more than the average: you got a top-24 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Wk 1 RB14 · Wk 2 RB22 · Wk 3 RB49 · Wk 4 RB49 · Wk 5 RB17 · Wk 6 RB38 · Wk 7 RB31 · Wk 8 RB30 · Wk 9 RB10 · Wk 11 RB50 · Wk 12 RB48 · Wk 14 RB50 · Wk 15 RB49 · Wk 16 RB28 · Wk 17 RB64 · Wk 18 RB63
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Miami
3 carries, 4 yds. 2/3 receiving, 1 yds.
He played 32% of the snaps and handled 3 carries. Just 1.3 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Seattle
1 carries, 2 yds. 2/3 receiving, 3 yds.
He played 29% 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.
Steady in a loss vs. Jacksonville
2 carries, 6 yds. 5/5 receiving, 44 yds.
He played 39% of the snaps and handled 2 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Detroit
4 carries, 15 yds. 1/1 receiving, 16 yds.
He played 52% of the snaps and handled 4 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Buffalo
5 carries, 5 yds. 3/6 receiving, 15 yds. 1 fumble lost.
He played 50% of the snaps and handled 5 carries. Just 1.0 yards per carry. One lost fumble in a game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Chicago
6 carries, 21 yds. 2/2 receiving, 15 yds.
He played 30% of the snaps and handled 6 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by New England
8 carries, 19 yds. 1/2 receiving, -2 yds.
He played 50% of the snaps and handled 8 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
RB1 week vs. Buffalo
12 carries, 76 yds, 1 TD. 1/1 receiving, 10 yds.
He played 52% of the snaps and handled 12 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a loss vs. New England
7 carries, 26 yds. 4/7 receiving, 35 yds.
He played 56% of the snaps and handled 7 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a win at Denver
13 carries, 29 yds. 2/2 receiving, 45 yds.
He played 73% of the snaps and handled 13 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Green Bay
6 carries, 41 yds. 1/1 receiving, 6 yds.
He played 49% of the snaps and handled 6 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
RB1 week vs. Miami
10 carries, 21 yds, 2 TD. 2/2 receiving, 12 yds.
He played 42% of the snaps and handled 10 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Pittsburgh
9 carries, 15 yds. 2/3 receiving, 14 yds.
He played 44% of the snaps and handled 9 carries. Just 1.7 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Cincinnati
11 carries, 39 yds. 1/2 receiving, 7 yds.
He played 49% of the snaps and handled 11 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
RB1 week at Cleveland
7 carries, 23 yds. 5/5 receiving, 27 yds.
He played 61% of the snaps and handled 7 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
RB1 week vs. Baltimore
10 carries, 60 yds. 7/9 receiving, 40 yds.
He played 60% of the snaps and handled 10 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
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Michael Carter Rest-of-Season Outlook
Pass-catching RB4 for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished RB48 last season at 7.6 points per game.
Our 2026 Preseason Outlook
Carter has settled into a clear identity: a receiving-down complement, not a lead back. In 2025 he played 13 games on a 45.2 percent snap share, running 265 routes and turning 45 targets into 33 catches for 267 yards, while his ground game cratered to 92 carries for 333 yards at a weak 3.62 per carry. The advanced marks confirm the limits: 1.35 yards after contact per attempt, a 5.43 percent explosive-run rate and a -0.036 EPA per play. The 66 fantasy points ranked RB45.
That receiving role is his only real tether to value, mirroring 2024s tiny 3-game sample and a career that never topped the 6.23 YPC flash of his 2023 part-time year. A 2021 fourth-rounder out of North Carolina now in Tennessee, he profiles as a passing-down specialist with a thin standalone floor. Carter is a PPR-only deep flex and bye-week fill-in, best left on waivers until an injury opens early-down work.
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
- 1.35
- Broken tackles
- 3
- Explosive-run rate
- 5.4%
- Red-zone opportunities
- 15
- Snap share
- 45.2%
- Targets
- 45
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft spotThe Colts in Week 6 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.Wk 4 BAL, 15thWk 5 HOU, 32ndWk 6 IND, 5thWk 7 CLE, 26th
- Featured receiving role3.5 targets per game, 13th of 95 RBs in 2025.
Risk
- RoleHe's RB5 on the depth chart.
- Weak efficiency1.35 yards after contact per carry, 84th of 95 RBs in 2025.
- Tough matchupsThe Texans in Week 5 (32nd) and the Browns in Week 7 (26th) are among the stingiest defenses against RBs.
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Michael Carter Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Michael Carter's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Michael Carter projects as a pass-catching RB4 for deep leagues only for the rest of the 2026 season: a bench stash in 12-team PPR leagues, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues and a bench stash in half-PPR leagues. His receiving role (3.5 targets per game, 13th of 95 RBs in 2025) supports that. His efficiency (1.35 yards after contact per carry, 84th of 95 RBs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Michael Carter's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Michael Carter is the RB48 in PPR points per game. That puts him in RB4 territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Michael Carter's projected role going forward?
Michael Carter is RB5 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs an injury or a change ahead of him.
What is Michael Carter's fantasy football upside?
Michael Carter's upside: his receiving role (3.5 targets per game, 13th of 95 RBs in 2025) gives him a weekly floor to build on and the Colts in Week 6 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.
What could hurt Michael Carter's fantasy value?
Michael Carter's risks: his efficiency (1.35 yards after contact per carry, 84th of 95 RBs in 2025) limits his scoring and the Texans in Week 5 and the Browns in Week 7 are tough matchups. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Michael Carter's remaining fantasy schedule?
Difficult: of his next seven games, 2 come against a top-10 matchup for RBs and 3 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Michael Carter Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, FriCarter hasn't appeared on an injury report this season.
Injury History at a Glance
Two logged injuries in five seasons, including two ankle injuries. Most of his lost time came from a high ankle sprain in 2021; nothing else has cost him more than 1 game.
Durability
100/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
High ankle sprain · 2021
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Ankle | 2 | 4 |
| Total | 2 | 4 |
Injury risk profile: High
- Ankle injuries in 2021 and 2022
- Last logged injury: 2022
- 4 games in 5 seasons, 3 of them in 2021
- 2 injuries spread across 1 body part
Michael Carter Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2022
Ankle 1 game
Carter was listed as doubtful and missed the game due to a low ankle sprain.
- 2021
High Ankle Sprain 3 games
Suffered a high-ankle sprain against the Dolphins and was subsequently placed on Injured Reserve, missing three games.
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Michael Carter Injury FAQ
Is Michael Carter injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, Michael Carter is active with no injury designation. He has missed 4 games this season.
Is Michael Carter playing this week?
Michael Carter has no injury designation for Week 4 at the Ravens on Sunday, October 4, so he is on track to play. Should you start him?
Has Michael Carter missed any games this season?
Yes. Michael Carter has missed 4 games in 2026 and played in 0.
What is Michael Carter's injury history?
Michael Carter has 2 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 4 games in all: 3 for a high ankle sprain in 2021 and 1 for an ankle injury in 2022.
What was Michael Carter's most recent injury?
Michael Carter's most recent logged injury was an ankle injury in Week 13 of 2022. It cost him 1 game.
Does Michael Carter have any recurring injuries?
Yes: ankle injuries in 2021 and 2022 (4 games missed).
What was Michael Carter's worst injury?
Michael Carter's longest absence came from a high ankle sprain in 2021, which cost him 3 games of the 4 he has missed in his career.
Latest Michael Carter News & Updates
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 3Sep 27L 7–12 @ NYG
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Week 2Sep 20L 20–24 vs PHI
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Week 1Sep 13L 10–23 vs NYJ
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No updates of this type yet this season.
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Michael Carter Bio
Michael Carter is a running back for the Tennessee Titans, where he wears No. 35. Born May 7, 1999, in Navarre, FL, he attended Navarre and played college football at North Carolina.
The New York Jets selected Carter in round 4, pick 107, of the 2021 NFL Draft. Since then, Carter played for the Arizona Cardinals (2023–2025) and joined the Tennessee Titans in 2026.
In 61 regular-season games since 2021, he has run for 1,692 yards and 9 touchdowns and caught 145 passes.
Career Timeline
3 stops with 3 teams in 6 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
Tennessee Titans Current team2026–present
Listed on the 2026 roster; no regular-season stats recorded.
Arizona Cardinals2023–2025
He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 15 of 22 games.
New York Jets2021–2023
Selected in round 4, pick 107, of the 2021 NFL Draft. He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 33 of 39 games.
College: North Carolina
Transactions
- ReleasedReleased by the Tennessee Titans.
- SignedSigned with the Tennessee Titans.
- TradedTraded to the Philadelphia Eagles.
- ReleasedReleased by the Arizona Cardinals.
- SignedSigned with the Arizona Cardinals.
- ReleasedReleased by the Arizona Cardinals.
- ReleasedReleased by the Arizona Cardinals.
- ClaimedClaimed off waivers by the Arizona Cardinals.
- ReleasedReleased by the New York Jets.
- SignedSigned his four-year rookie contract with the New York Jets.
- SignedSigned with the New York Jets.
- DraftedSelected by the New York Jets in round 4, pick 107.
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About Michael Carter: Bio FAQ
How old is Michael Carter?
Michael Carter is 27 years old. He was born on May 7, 1999. 2026 is his 6th NFL season.
How tall is Michael Carter?
Michael Carter is 5 feet 8 inches tall (5'8"), listed at 201 pounds, and plays running back for the Tennessee Titans.
How much does Michael Carter weigh?
Michael Carter weighs 201 pounds, his listed weight on the Tennessee Titans roster. He is listed at 5'8".
What number does Michael Carter wear?
Michael Carter wears number 35 for the Tennessee Titans. He plays running back.
What position does Michael Carter play?
Michael Carter plays running back for the Tennessee Titans, wearing number 35. 2026 is his 6th season in the NFL.
What team does Michael Carter play for?
Michael Carter plays for the Tennessee Titans as a running back. He has been with the Titans since 2026.
Where did Michael Carter go to college?
Michael Carter played college football at North Carolina, after attending Navarre (FL). The New York Jets drafted him out of North Carolina in 2021.
When was Michael Carter drafted?
The New York Jets selected Michael Carter in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft with the 107th overall pick, out of North Carolina.
What round was Michael Carter drafted in?
Michael Carter was a fourth-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, taken 107th overall by the New York Jets.
What pick was Michael Carter in the NFL Draft?
Michael Carter was the 107th overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft, selected by the New York Jets in the fourth round.
Where is Michael Carter from?
Michael Carter went to high school in Florida, at Navarre, before playing college football at North Carolina.
When is Michael Carter's birthday?
Michael Carter's birthday is May 7. He was born on May 7, 1999 and is 27 years old.
How long has Michael Carter been in the NFL?
2026 is Michael Carter's 6th NFL season; he entered the league in 2021 as a fourth-round pick of the New York Jets. View his career statistics.
What teams has Michael Carter played for?
Michael Carter has played for the New York Jets, Arizona Cardinals and Tennessee Titans. View his career statistics.
What year did Michael Carter enter the NFL?
Michael Carter entered the NFL in 2021, when the New York Jets drafted him in the fourth round. 2026 is his 6th season.