Ryan Fitzgerald Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 26
- Height / weight
- 5'11", 201 lb
- Experience
- 2nd season
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 10.7
- Pos rank
- K6
- Rostered
- 3%
Week 4 vs. Lions, Sun Oct 4, 8:20 PM ET
Ryan Fitzgerald Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
10.7 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Starter
Trend
Stable
Ryan Fitzgerald's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: one top-5 week and two mid-range starts.
- Week 1, Loss,vs CHI,7.0,K20
- Week 2, Win,at ATL,10.0,K9
- Week 3, Loss,at CLE,15.0,K4
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,vs DET,
- Week 5,Bye,No game
- Week 6, Oct 18,at PHI,
- Week 7, Oct 25,vs TB,
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to Ks through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Ryan Fitzgerald?
Fitzgerald is averaging 10.7 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 0 catches for 0 yards and 0 TD on 0 targets. That ranks K6, which makes him a K1-level starter in 12-team leagues.
His quarterback has been Bryce Young.
His best week was K4 in Week 3 at the Browns (15.0 points); his worst, K20 in Week 1 against the Bears (7.0).
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Fitzgerald ranks among all Ks in Redraft Command.
Ryan Fitzgerald 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs Bears | L 37–59 | 7.0 | K20 |
| 2 | @ Falcons | W 34–3 | 10.0 | K9 |
| 3 | @ Browns | L 18–21 | 15.0 | K4 |
| Total | 1–2 | 32.0 | K6 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Injury status
Active, no designation
Ks like Ryan Fitzgerald
K3Andre SzmytBrowns38.0 PTS
K4Spencer ShraderColts37.0 PTS
K5Will ReichardVikings33.0 PTS
K6You are hereRyan FitzgeraldPanthers32.0 PTS
K7Tyler LoopRavens31.0 PTS
K8Matt GayRaiders30.0 PTS
K9Chad RylandCardinals30.0 PTS
Ryan Fitzgerald Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Ryan Fitzgerald in Week 4?
Ryan Fitzgerald is a weekly starter in 12-team leagues for Week 4 against the Lions, as the K6 in PPR total points this season (10.7 a game). Get the start/sit call for Fitzgerald.
How many fantasy points is Ryan Fitzgerald averaging in 2026?
Ryan Fitzgerald is averaging 10.7 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 32.0 points across 3 games. His last game produced 15.0 points.
Where does Ryan Fitzgerald rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Ryan Fitzgerald ranks K6 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him a weekly starter in 12-team leagues. View his complete season statistics.
What is Ryan Fitzgerald's fantasy football role?
Ryan Fitzgerald is the Panthers' starting K. He is averaging 0.0 targets a game, on 0% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
How consistent has Ryan Fitzgerald been in fantasy football this season?
Ryan Fitzgerald has finished as a top-12 K in 2 of his 3 games this season. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 4.0 points around his 10.7-point average.
What is Ryan Fitzgerald's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Ryan Fitzgerald's floor has been 7.0 PPR points (Week 1, K20) and his ceiling 15.0 (Week 3, K4). His median week has been 10.0 points. See Fitzgerald's full game log.
Ryan Fitzgerald Stats 2026
10.7
Fantasy PPG
0.0
Targets/g
0
Rec yds/g
Ryan Fitzgerald career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32.0 | 10.7 | — |
| 2025 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 103.0 | 6.1 | K25 |
| Career | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 135.0 | 6.8 | — |
Ks like Ryan Fitzgerald
K3Andre SzmytBrowns38.0 PTSK4Spencer ShraderColts37.0 PTSK5Will ReichardVikings33.0 PTSK6You are hereRyan FitzgeraldPanthers32.0 PTSK7Tyler LoopRavens31.0 PTSK8Matt GayRaiders30.0 PTSK9Chad RylandCardinals30.0 PTSRyan Fitzgerald Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Ryan Fitzgerald have in 2026?
Ryan Fitzgerald has 32.0 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 10.7 per game across 3 games. That total ranks K6 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Ryan Fitzgerald have this season?
Ryan Fitzgerald has 0 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on no catches and no targets.
How many receptions does Ryan Fitzgerald have this season?
Ryan Fitzgerald has no receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 0.0 a game, on no targets.
How many targets does Ryan Fitzgerald have this season?
Ryan Fitzgerald has drawn no targets in 2026 through Week 4, 0.0 a game, and caught 0% of them.
How many receiving touchdowns does Ryan Fitzgerald have this season?
Ryan Fitzgerald has no receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Ryan Fitzgerald averaging?
Ryan Fitzgerald is averaging 0.0 receiving yards per game in 2026, 0 yards across 3 games.
How many games has Ryan Fitzgerald played in 2026?
Ryan Fitzgerald has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Ryan Fitzgerald's stats last season?
In 2025, Ryan Fitzgerald caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards and no touchdowns in 17 games. That was 103.0 PPR points (6.1 per game), a K25 finish.
What are Ryan Fitzgerald's career NFL stats?
Across 2 seasons and 20 games, Ryan Fitzgerald has 0 catches for 0 yards and no touchdowns, for 135.0 PPR fantasy points (6.8 per game).
How many touchdowns does Ryan Fitzgerald have in his career?
Ryan Fitzgerald has no touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 0 receiving, over 20 games.
How many career receiving yards does Ryan Fitzgerald have?
Ryan Fitzgerald has 0 career receiving yards over 2 seasons, on 0 catches.
Ryan Fitzgerald Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
10.7
FG made/g
2.3
FG %
100%
XP made/g
2.7
Across 3 games in 2026, Ryan Fitzgerald has averaged 2.3 field goals, 2.7 extra points and 10.7 PPR fantasy points per game. Ryan Fitzgerald has finished as a top-12 K in 2 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 3. The best week was Week 3 against CLE (15.0 points); the lowest was Week 1 against CHI (7.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | FG | XP | LNG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHI26th | L 37-59 | 7.0 | 1/1 | 4/5 | 44 | K20 |
Week 1 · CHI · L 37-59 · 7.0 pts
How the 7.0 points scored (PPR)
| |||||||
| 2 | ATL23rd | W 34-3 | 10.0 | 2/2 | 4/4 | 37 | K9 |
Week 2 · ATL · W 34-3 · 10.0 pts
How the 10.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | CLE4th | L 18-21 | 15.0 | 4/4 | 0/0 | 53 | K4 |
Week 3 · CLE · L 18-21 · 15.0 pts
How the 15.0 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to Ks across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Two K1 weeks and one K2 week. For a kicker ranked K6 overall, his weeks cluster in a range you can plan around, between K4 and K20.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Season high in a loss
FG 4/4 (long 53). XP 0/0.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
K1 week at Atlanta
FG 2/2 (long 37). XP 4/4.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his current season average.
Steady in a loss vs. Chicago
FG 1/1 (long 44). XP 4/5.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (10.7)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Carolina Panthers vs Detroit Lions
View matchup — Carolina Panthers vs Philadelphia Eagles
View matchup — Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
View matchup — Carolina Panthers vs Green Bay Packers
Ryan Fitzgerald career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32.0 | 10.7 | — |
| 2025 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 103.0 | 6.1 | K25 |
| Career | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 135.0 | 6.8 | — |
Ks like Ryan Fitzgerald
K3Andre SzmytBrowns38.0 PTSK4Spencer ShraderColts37.0 PTSK5Will ReichardVikings33.0 PTSK6You are hereRyan FitzgeraldPanthers32.0 PTSK7Tyler LoopRavens31.0 PTSK8Matt GayRaiders30.0 PTSK9Chad RylandCardinals30.0 PTSRyan Fitzgerald Game Log FAQ
How did Ryan Fitzgerald do in his last game?
Ryan Fitzgerald scored 15.0 PPR points in Week 3 at the Browns, a 21–18 loss, a K4 finish. He caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Ryan Fitzgerald score in his last game?
Ryan Fitzgerald scored 15.0 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 at the Browns, a K4 finish for the week. That was 4.3 above his season average of 10.7.
How many receiving yards did Ryan Fitzgerald have in his last game?
Ryan Fitzgerald had 0 receiving yards on no catches in Week 3 at the Browns, from no targets.
How many touchdowns did Ryan Fitzgerald score in his last game?
Ryan Fitzgerald did not score a touchdown in Week 3 at the Browns; his 15.0 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Ryan Fitzgerald have in his last game?
Ryan Fitzgerald caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards in Week 3 at the Browns.
What were Ryan Fitzgerald's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 at the Falcons, a 34–3 win, Ryan Fitzgerald caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards. That was 10.0 PPR points, a K9 finish.
What was Ryan Fitzgerald's best game this season?
Ryan Fitzgerald's best 2026 game was Week 3 at the Browns: 15.0 PPR points, a K4 finish. He caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards.
What was Ryan Fitzgerald's worst game this season?
Ryan Fitzgerald's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 1 against the Bears: 7.0 PPR points, a K20 finish. He caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards.
How many games has Ryan Fitzgerald scored a touchdown in this season?
Ryan Fitzgerald has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 3 games this season.
Can I see Ryan Fitzgerald's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Fitzgerald's weekly results from 2025.
Latest Ryan Fitzgerald News & Updates
Fitzgerald posts season high in loss at Cleveland
0 REC, 0 YDS (0 TGT)
15.0 fantasy points · K4
Fitzgerald caught 0 of 0 targets for 0 yards in the 21–18 loss at Cleveland.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 20W 34–3 @ ATL
Fantasy impact: Positive. Fitzgerald delivers K1 week at Atlanta
10.0 fantasy points · K9 · 0.7 below his 10.7 average
Fitzgerald caught 0 of 0 targets for 0 yards in the 34–3 win at Atlanta.
Game logWeek 1Sep 13L 37–59 vs CHI
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Fitzgerald quiet in loss vs. Chicago
7.0 fantasy points · K20 · 3.7 below his 10.7 average
Fitzgerald caught 0 of 0 targets for 0 yards in the 59–37 loss vs. Chicago.
Game log
No updates of this type yet this season.
Panthers Teammates News
Updates on Fitzgerald's quarterback and target competition.
- Jalen Coker: Practicing again Friday (opens in new tab)Jalen Coker, WR. 22 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Jalen Coker: Working on side field Wednesday (opens in new tab)Jalen Coker, WR. 22 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Jalen Coker: Nursing quad strain, could play Week 4 (opens in new tab)Jalen Coker, WR. 22 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandPositive
- Jalen Coker: Active in Week 3 (opens in new tab)Jalen Coker, WR. 22 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Jalen Coker: Listed questionable for Sunday (opens in new tab)Jalen Coker, WR. 22 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandPositive
- Jalen Coker: Still bothered by ankle Thursday (opens in new tab)Jalen Coker, WR. 22 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandPositive
Around the Panthers
Ks like Ryan Fitzgerald
K3Andre SzmytBrowns38.0 PTSK4Spencer ShraderColts37.0 PTSK5Will ReichardVikings33.0 PTSK6You are hereRyan FitzgeraldPanthers32.0 PTSK7Tyler LoopRavens31.0 PTSK8Matt GayRaiders30.0 PTSK9Chad RylandCardinals30.0 PTSRyan Fitzgerald News FAQ
What is the latest news on Ryan Fitzgerald?
The latest Fitzgerald update, from September 27: Fitzgerald posts season high in loss at Cleveland. Fitzgerald caught 0 of 0 targets for 0 yards in the 21–18 loss at Cleveland.
How does the latest Ryan Fitzgerald news affect his fantasy value?
Positively: he scored 15.0 fantasy points, a K4 finish, 4.3 above his 10.7 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Ryan Fitzgerald Bio
Ryan Fitzgerald is a kicker for the Carolina Panthers, where he wears No. 10. Born August 13, 2000, he attended Colquitt County and played college football at Florida State.
He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Carolina Panthers in 2025.
In 20 regular-season games since 2025, he has made 31 of 36 field goals.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 2 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Carolina Panthers Current team2025–present
College: Florida State
Transactions
- SignedSigned with the Carolina Panthers.
- SignedSigned as an undrafted free agent with the Carolina Panthers.
Ks like Ryan Fitzgerald
K3Andre SzmytBrowns38.0 PTSK4Spencer ShraderColts37.0 PTSK5Will ReichardVikings33.0 PTSK6You are hereRyan FitzgeraldPanthers32.0 PTSK7Tyler LoopRavens31.0 PTSK8Matt GayRaiders30.0 PTSK9Chad RylandCardinals30.0 PTSAbout Ryan Fitzgerald: Bio FAQ
How old is Ryan Fitzgerald?
Ryan Fitzgerald is 26 years old. He was born on August 13, 2000. 2026 is his 2nd NFL season.
How tall is Ryan Fitzgerald?
Ryan Fitzgerald is 5 feet 11 inches tall (5'11"), listed at 201 pounds, and plays kicker for the Carolina Panthers.
How much does Ryan Fitzgerald weigh?
Ryan Fitzgerald weighs 201 pounds, his listed weight on the Carolina Panthers roster. He is listed at 5'11".
What number does Ryan Fitzgerald wear?
Ryan Fitzgerald wears number 10 for the Carolina Panthers. He plays kicker.
What position does Ryan Fitzgerald play?
Ryan Fitzgerald plays kicker for the Carolina Panthers, wearing number 10. 2026 is his 2nd season in the NFL.
What team does Ryan Fitzgerald play for?
Ryan Fitzgerald plays for the Carolina Panthers as a kicker. He has been with the Panthers since 2025.
Where did Ryan Fitzgerald go to college?
Ryan Fitzgerald played college football at Florida State, after attending Colquitt County (GA).
Where is Ryan Fitzgerald from?
Ryan Fitzgerald went to high school in Georgia, at Colquitt County, before playing college football at Florida State.
When is Ryan Fitzgerald's birthday?
Ryan Fitzgerald's birthday is August 13. He was born on August 13, 2000 and is 26 years old.
How long has Ryan Fitzgerald been in the NFL?
2026 is Ryan Fitzgerald's 2nd NFL season; he entered the league in 2025. View his career statistics.
What teams has Ryan Fitzgerald played for?
Ryan Fitzgerald has played for the Carolina Panthers. View his career statistics.
What year did Ryan Fitzgerald enter the NFL?
Ryan Fitzgerald entered the NFL in 2025. 2026 is his 2nd season.