Seth McGowan Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 24
- Height / weight
- 6'0", 223 lb
- Experience
- Rookie
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 0.8
- Pos rank
- RB86
- Rostered
- 2%
Week 4 at Commanders, Sun Oct 4, 9:30 AM ET 29th vs. RBs, tough
Seth McGowan Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
0.8 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Seth McGowan's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: three busts. The next four matchups include one of the league's softest run defenses.
- Week 1, Loss,vs BAL,1.0,RB68
- Week 2, Loss,at KC,0.0,RB98
- Week 3, Win,vs HOU,1.4,RB70
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,at WAS,ToughCommanders vs. RBs
- Week 5, Oct 11,at PIT,FavorableSteelers vs. RBs
- Week 6, Oct 18,vs TEN,NeutralTitans vs. RBs
- Week 7, Oct 25,at MIN,ToughVikings 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 Seth McGowan?
McGowan is averaging 0.8 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 14 rushing yards and 0 TD on 6 carries, plus 1 catches for 0 yards. That ranks RB86, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
He is averaging 2.3 yards per carry. His quarterback has been Daniel Jones.
His best week was RB68 in Week 1 against the Ravens (1.0 points); his worst, RB98 in Week 2 at the Chiefs (0.0). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Steelers (10th vs. RBs) in Week 5 and the Cowboys (8th vs. RBs) in Week 9.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where McGowan ranks among all RBs in Redraft Command.
Seth McGowan 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs Ravens | L 23–41 | 1.0 | RB68 |
| 2 | @ Chiefs | L 30–33 | 0.0 | RB98 |
| 3 | vs Texans | W 19–17 | 1.4 | RB70 |
| Total | 1–2 | 2.4 | RB86 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | IND | 3 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.4 | 0.8 | — |
| Career | 3 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.4 | 0.8 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
With no usage data to anchor a projection, his fantasy case is purely contingent and remote. The Colts' offense can support a productive runner, but that value is concentrated in Taylor, with Giddens next in line for any spillover. For redraft purposes McGowan is an undraftable name to leave on the wire, and even in deep dynasty he is no better than a speculative end-of-bench stash pending a training-camp surge or an injury cascade. Next on the depth chart after him: Dj Giddens. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
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Seth McGowan Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Seth McGowan in Week 4?
Seth McGowan is depth in most leagues for Week 4 at the Commanders, as the RB86 in PPR total points this season (0.8 a game). The Commanders rank 29th in PPR points allowed to RBs, a tough matchup. Get the start/sit call for McGowan.
How many fantasy points is Seth McGowan averaging in 2026?
Seth McGowan is averaging 0.8 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 2.4 points across 3 games. His last game produced 1.4 points.
Where does Seth McGowan rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Seth McGowan ranks RB86 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Seth McGowan worth rostering in fantasy football?
Mostly not: Seth McGowan is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 2% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Seth McGowan's fantasy football role?
Seth McGowan is RB2 on the Colts depth chart. He is averaging 2.0 carries and 0.3 targets a game, on 11% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Seth McGowan's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Seth McGowan's next three games are Week 4 at the Commanders (29th in PPR points allowed to RBs, tough), Week 5 at the Steelers (10th in PPR points allowed to RBs, favorable) and Week 6 vs. the Titans (14th in PPR points allowed to RBs, neutral). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Seth McGowan been in fantasy football this season?
Seth McGowan has finished as a top-12 RB in 0 of his 3 games this season and outside the top 36 in 3. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 0.7 points around his 0.8-point average.
What is Seth McGowan's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Seth McGowan's floor has been 0.0 PPR points (Week 2, RB98) and his ceiling 1.4 (Week 3, RB70). His median week has been 1.0 points. See McGowan's full game log.
Seth McGowan 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Indianapolis ColtsHe hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.
Rushing
- Yards
- 14
- TD
- 0
- Carries
- 6
2.3 Y/C
Receiving
- Rec
- 1
- Yards
- 0
- TD
- 0
1 Targets
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 2.4
- Pos rank
- RB86
1.4 Best Week 3 vs HOU0.0 Worst Week 2 @ KC
Advanced Rushing Stats
McGowan is on the field for 10.7% of snaps and draws 1.1% of his team's targets.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||
| Yards after contact per carry | 2.17 | 77th |
| Explosive run rate | 0.0% | 0th |
| Fantasy points per opportunity | 0.20 | 0th |
| Yards before contact per carry | 0.17 | 0th |
| Broken tackles | 1 | 36th |
| Usage | ||
| Snap share | 10.7% | 3rd |
| Target share | 1.1% | 6th |
| Red-zone opportunities | 1 | 7th |
| Targets per game | 0.3 | 4th |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 71 qualified RBs.
Profile: McGowan gains yards after contact, but scores little per touch and rarely breaks a big run.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 2.0 carries and 0.3 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
0.8
Fantasy PPG
5
Rush yds/g
0.3
Rec/g
Seth McGowan career stats by season
| Season | GP | Car | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.4 | 0.8 | — |
| Career | 3 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.4 | 0.8 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
0.8
Career PPG
3 games over 1 season
100%
Availability
Share of team games he played
0%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 RB
McGowan has averaged 0.8 fantasy points per game over 3 games and 1 season.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see McGowan's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 14Rush yards2026
- 2.4Fantasy pts2026
- 14Career scrimmage yds2026–2026
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Seth McGowan Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Seth McGowan have in 2026?
Seth McGowan has 2.4 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 0.8 per game across 3 games. That total ranks RB86 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many rushing yards does Seth McGowan have this season?
Seth McGowan has 14 rushing yards in 2026 through Week 4, 5 a game at 2.3 yards per carry. His high was 14 yards, in Week 3 against the Texans.
How many touchdowns does Seth McGowan have this season?
Seth McGowan has no touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4: 0 rushing and 0 receiving.
How many rushing touchdowns does Seth McGowan have this season?
Seth McGowan has no rushing touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4, on 6 carries.
How many carries does Seth McGowan have this season?
Seth McGowan has 6 carries in 2026 through Week 4, 2.0 a game, for 14 yards. His high was 4 carries, in Week 3 against the Texans.
How many receptions does Seth McGowan have this season?
Seth McGowan has 1 reception for 0 yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 1 target. His high was 1 catches, in Week 1 against the Ravens.
How many receiving yards does Seth McGowan have this season?
Seth McGowan has 0 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, 0.0 a game on 1 catch.
How many targets does Seth McGowan have this season?
Seth McGowan has drawn 1 target in 2026 through Week 4, 0.3 a game, and caught 1 of them. His high was 1 targets, in Week 1 against the Ravens.
How many games has Seth McGowan played in 2026?
Seth McGowan has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What are Seth McGowan's career NFL stats?
Across 1 season and 3 games, Seth McGowan has 14 rushing yards and 0 rushing touchdowns, plus 1 catches for 0 yards, for 2.4 PPR fantasy points (0.8 per game).
How many touchdowns does Seth McGowan have in his career?
Seth McGowan has no touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 0 receiving, over 3 games.
Seth McGowan Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
0.8
Carries/g
2.0
Rush yds/g
4.7
Rec/g
0.3
Rec yds/g
0.0
Across 3 games in 2026, Seth McGowan has averaged 2.0 carries, 4.7 rushing yards and 0.8 PPR fantasy points per game. Seth McGowan has finished as a top-12 RB in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0. The best week was Week 3 against HOU (1.4 points); the lowest was Week 2 against KC (0.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BAL13th | L 23-41 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | RB68 |
Week 1 · BAL · L 23-41 · 1.0 pts
How the 1.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | KC17th | L 30-33 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB98 |
Week 2 · KC · L 30-33 · 0.0 pts
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| 3 | HOU28th | W 19-17 | 1.4 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB70 |
Week 3 · HOU · W 19-17 · 1.4 pts
How the 1.4 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to RBs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
All three weeks outside the top 36. For a running back ranked RB86 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a RB68 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Held in check by Houston
4 carries, 14 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 15% of the snaps and handled 4 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Kansas City
2 carries, 0 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 6% of the snaps and handled 2 carries. Just 0.0 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Baltimore
0 carries, 0 yds. 1/1 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 11% of the snaps and handled 0 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (0.8)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Indianapolis Colts vs Washington Commanders
View matchup — Indianapolis Colts vs Pittsburgh Steelers
View matchup — Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans
View matchup — Indianapolis Colts vs Minnesota Vikings
Seth McGowan Game Log FAQ
How did Seth McGowan do in his last game?
Seth McGowan scored 1.4 PPR points in Week 3 against the Texans, a 19–17 win, an RB70 finish. He ran 4 times for 14 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Seth McGowan score in his last game?
Seth McGowan scored 1.4 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 against the Texans, an RB70 finish for the week. That was 0.6 above his season average of 0.8.
How many rushing yards did Seth McGowan have in his last game?
Seth McGowan ran for 14 yards on 4 carries in Week 3 against the Texans.
How many touchdowns did Seth McGowan score in his last game?
Seth McGowan did not score a touchdown in Week 3 against the Texans; his 1.4 points came from yardage and catches.
How many carries did Seth McGowan have in his last game?
Seth McGowan had 4 carries for 14 yards in Week 3 against the Texans, playing 15% of the offensive snaps.
How many receptions did Seth McGowan have in his last game?
Seth McGowan caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards in Week 3 against the Texans.
What were Seth McGowan's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 at the Chiefs, a 33–30 loss, Seth McGowan ran 2 times for 0 yards. That was 0.0 PPR points, an RB98 finish.
What was Seth McGowan's best game this season?
Seth McGowan's best 2026 game was Week 3 against the Texans: 1.4 PPR points, an RB70 finish. He ran 4 times for 14 yards.
What was Seth McGowan's worst game this season?
Seth McGowan's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 2 at the Chiefs: 0.0 PPR points, an RB98 finish. He ran 2 times for 0 yards.
How many games has Seth McGowan scored a touchdown in this season?
Seth McGowan has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 3 games this season.
Seth McGowan Rest-of-Season Outlook
depth RB for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's RB86 at 0.8 PPR points per game.
He's RB2 on the depth chart, so his value depends on the players ahead of him.
The next favorable matchup is the Steelers in Week 5 (10th against RBs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
McGowan enters 2026 without recorded draft capital and no NFL advanced-stat profile, slotting in as Indianapolis's RB3 behind workhorse Jonathan Taylor and 2025 draftee DJ Giddens. That is a difficult ladder to climb: Taylor is an entrenched bell-cow, and Giddens carries the higher draft pedigree and developmental priority for the backup role. McGowan's path to even spot duty would require multiple injuries ahead of him, and there is no defined change-of-pace or passing-down carve-out to bank on.
With no usage data to anchor a projection, his fantasy case is purely contingent and remote. The Colts' offense can support a productive runner, but that value is concentrated in Taylor, with Giddens next in line for any spillover. For redraft purposes McGowan is an undraftable name to leave on the wire, and even in deep dynasty he is no better than a speculative end-of-bench stash pending a training-camp surge or an injury cascade.
What Could Change His Value
The specific things that would move him up or down from here.
Upside
- A soft spotThe Steelers in Week 5 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.Wk 4 WAS, 29thWk 5 PIT, 10thWk 6 TEN, 14thWk 7 MIN, 31st
Risk
- RoleHe's RB2 on the depth chart.
- Tough matchupsThe Commanders in Week 4 (29th) and the Vikings in Week 7 (31st) are among the stingiest defenses against RBs.
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Seth McGowan Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Seth McGowan's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Seth McGowan 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 Seth McGowan's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Seth McGowan is the RB86 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in depth RB territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Seth McGowan's projected role going forward?
Seth McGowan is RB2 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs an injury or a change ahead of him.
Will Seth McGowan get more touches?
Seth McGowan's touches are holding steady: 3.0 a game over his last two games against 2.3 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Seth McGowan's fantasy football upside?
Seth McGowan's upside: his ceiling this season is 1.4 PPR points (Week 3, RB70) and the Steelers in Week 5 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.
What could hurt Seth McGowan's fantasy value?
Seth McGowan's risks: the Commanders in Week 4 and the Vikings in Week 7 are tough matchups. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Seth McGowan's remaining fantasy schedule?
About average: of his next seven games, 3 come against a top-10 matchup for RBs and 3 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Latest Seth McGowan News & Updates
Latest Story
Every update on McGowan with what it means for your fantasy team. Last update .
McGowan struggles vs. Houston
4 CAR, 14 YDS
1.4 fantasy points · RB70
McGowan ran 4 times for 14 yards in the 19–17 win vs. Houston. He played 15% of the offensive snaps.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 20L 30–33 @ KC
Fantasy impact: Negative. McGowan struggles at Kansas City
0.0 fantasy points · RB98 · 0.8 below his 0.8 average
McGowan ran 2 times for 0 yards in the 33–30 loss at Kansas City. He played 6% of the offensive snaps.
Game logWeek 1Sep 13L 23–41 vs BAL
Fantasy impact: Positive. McGowan struggles vs. Baltimore
1.0 fantasy points · RB68 · right at his 0.8 average
McGowan ran 0 times for 0 yards, with 1 catches for 0 yards in the 41–23 loss vs. Baltimore. He played 11% of the offensive snaps.
Game log
No updates of this type yet this season.
Colts Teammates News
Updates on McGowan's backfield partners and quarterback.
- Daniel Jones: Comes up just short in KC (opens in new tab)Daniel Jones, QB. 98 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Daniel Jones: Lackluster showing to open '26 (opens in new tab)Daniel Jones, QB. 98 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Jonathan Taylor: Set for another huge workload? (opens in new tab)Jonathan Taylor, RB. 66 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the Colts
Team reporting from colts.com, Dynasty Command.
Seth McGowan News FAQ
What is the latest news on Seth McGowan?
The latest McGowan update, from September 27: McGowan struggles vs. Houston. McGowan ran 4 times for 14 yards in the 19–17 win vs. Houston. He played 15% of the offensive snaps.
How does the latest Seth McGowan news affect his fantasy value?
Positively: he scored 1.4 fantasy points, a RB70 finish, 0.6 above his 0.8 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Seth McGowan Bio
Seth McGowan is a running back for the Indianapolis Colts, where he wears No. 20. Born October 23, 2001, in Dallas, TX, he attended Mesquite Poteet and played college football at Oklahoma, Butler University, New Mexico State and then Kentucky.
The Indianapolis Colts selected McGowan in round 7, pick 237, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
In 3 regular-season games since 2026, he has run for 14 yards and 0 touchdowns and caught 1 passes.
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
Indianapolis Colts Current team2026–present
Selected in round 7, pick 237, of the 2026 NFL Draft. He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 3 of 3 games.
College: Oklahoma, Butler University, New Mexico State, Kentucky
Transactions
- SignedSigned with the Indianapolis Colts.
- DraftedSelected by the Indianapolis Colts in round 7, pick 237.
About Seth McGowan: Bio FAQ
How old is Seth McGowan?
Seth McGowan is 24 years old. He was born on October 23, 2001. 2026 is his 1st NFL season.
How tall is Seth McGowan?
Seth McGowan is 6 feet tall (6'0"), listed at 223 pounds, and plays running back for the Indianapolis Colts.
How much does Seth McGowan weigh?
Seth McGowan weighs 223 pounds, his listed weight on the Indianapolis Colts roster. He is listed at 6'0".
What number does Seth McGowan wear?
Seth McGowan wears number 20 for the Indianapolis Colts. He plays running back.
What position does Seth McGowan play?
Seth McGowan plays running back for the Indianapolis Colts, wearing number 20. 2026 is his 1st season in the NFL.
What team does Seth McGowan play for?
Seth McGowan plays for the Indianapolis Colts as a running back. He has been with the Colts since 2026.
Where did Seth McGowan go to college?
Seth McGowan played college football at Kentucky, after attending Mesquite Poteet (AZ).
Where is Seth McGowan from?
Seth McGowan went to high school in Arizona, at Mesquite Poteet, before playing college football at Kentucky.
When is Seth McGowan's birthday?
Seth McGowan's birthday is October 23. He was born on October 23, 2001 and is 24 years old.
How long has Seth McGowan been in the NFL?
Seth McGowan is an NFL rookie in 2026. View his career statistics.
What teams has Seth McGowan played for?
Seth McGowan has played for the Indianapolis Colts. View his career statistics.
What year did Seth McGowan enter the NFL?
Seth McGowan entered the NFL in 2026. 2026 is his 1st season.