Phil Mafah 2026 fantasy outlook and rest-of-season projection
- Age
- 23
- Height / weight
- 6'1", 232 lb
- Experience
- 2nd season
2025 Season
- PPR PPG
- 10.9
- Pos rank
- RB31
- Rostered
- —
Week 4 vs. Cardinals, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 22nd vs. RBs, neutral
Phil Mafah Rest-of-Season Outlook
depth RB for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished RB101 last season at 10.9 points per game.
Our 2026 Preseason Outlook
Mafah's rookie ledger is a single Week 18 snapshot, yet the underlying marks intrigue. On just five carries he averaged 3.6 yards a pop with a goal-line touchdown, chipped in two grabs for an absurd 3.67 yards per route run, and posted a 0.133 EPA per play across a tiny 18 percent snap share. The 8.9 fantasy points in one game read as noise, but a back gaining 2.2 yards before contact on a thin sample at least hints the burst is real.
The problem is the depth chart, not the talent. Mafah enters camp battling for the backup job behind Javonte Williams, and at an RB ADP buried near pick 316 the market sees a year-two flier, not a workload. He carries late-round dart appeal only if he wins the No. 2 role outright; until that clarity arrives, he is a watch-list stash rather than a draftable name.
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
Fewer than 6 games in 2025, so not ranked.
Receiving role
Fewer than 6 games in 2025, so not ranked.
Efficiency
Fewer than 6 games in 2025, so not ranked.
- Yards after contact per carry
- 1.40
- Broken tackles
- 0
- Explosive-run rate
- 0.0%
- Red-zone opportunities
- 1
- Snap share
- 18.0%
- Targets
- 2
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft spotThe Saints in Week 6 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.Wk 4 ARI, 22ndWk 5 WAS, 29thWk 6 NO, 7thWk 7 HOU, 32nd
Risk
- Tough matchupsThe Commanders in Week 5 (29th) and the Texans in Week 7 (32nd) are among the stingiest defenses against RBs.
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Phil Mafah Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Phil Mafah's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Phil Mafah projects as a depth RB for deep leagues only 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 Phil Mafah's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Phil Mafah is the RB101 in PPR points per game. That puts him in depth RB territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Phil Mafah's fantasy football upside?
Phil Mafah's upside: the Saints in Week 6 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.
What could hurt Phil Mafah's fantasy value?
Phil Mafah's risks: the Commanders in Week 5 and the Texans in Week 7 are tough matchups. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Phil Mafah's remaining fantasy schedule?
Difficult: of his next seven games, 1 comes against a top-10 matchup for RBs and 5 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.