Tucker Kraft Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 25
- Height / weight
- 6'5", 259 lb
- Experience
- 4th season
- Drafted
- 2023 R3, #78
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 6.5
- Pos rank
- TE28
- Rostered
- 94%
Week 4 at Buccaneers, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 11th vs. TEs, neutral
Tucker Kraft Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
6.5 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Tucker Kraft's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: one mid-range start and two busts. The next four matchups include two of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 1, Loss,at MIN,9.5,TE18
- Week 2, Win,at NYJ,3.5,TE33
- Week 3, Loss,vs ATL,6.6,TE29
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,at TB,NeutralBuccaneers vs. TEs
- Week 5, Oct 11,vs CHI,ToughBears vs. TEs
- Week 6, Oct 18,vs DAL,FavorableCowboys vs. TEs
- Week 7, Oct 25,at DET,FavorableLions 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 Tucker Kraft?
Kraft is averaging 6.5 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 9 catches for 106 yards and 0 TD on 17 targets. That ranks TE28, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
His target share (14.2%) is in the 51st percentile among TEs, the best of his efficiency marks; his catch rate (52.9%) is the weakest, in the 0th. His quarterback has been Jordan Love.
His best week was TE18 in Week 1 at the Vikings (9.5 points); his worst, TE33 in Week 2 at the Jets (3.5). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Cowboys (8th vs. TEs) in Week 6 and the Lions (1st vs. TEs) in Week 7.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Kraft ranks among all TEs in Redraft Command.
What's Driving His Production
Percentile vs. every TE with at least 8 targets in 2026. The line marks the league median.
Target share
14.2%51st percentile, about average
Yards per target
6.230th percentile, below average
Catch rate
52.9%0th percentile, near the bottom
Fantasy points per target
1.153rd percentile, near the bottom
Tucker Kraft 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @ Vikings | L 22–39 | 9.5 | TE18 |
| 2 | @ Jets | W 20–17 | 3.5 | TE33 |
| 3 | vs Falcons | L 14–35 | 6.6 | TE29 |
| Total | 1–2 | 19.6 | TE28 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | GB | 3 | 17 | 9 | 106 | 0 | 19.6 | 6.5 | — |
| 2025 | GB | 8 | 44 | 32 | 489 | 6 | 117.2 | 14.7 | TE24 |
| 2024 | GB | 17 | 70 | 50 | 707 | 7 | 163.3 | 9.6 | TE10 |
| 2023 | GB | 17 | 40 | 31 | 355 | 2 | 78.5 | 4.6 | TE29 |
| Career | 45 | 171 | 122 | 1,657 | 15 | 378.6 | 8.4 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
The lone caveat is durability after the injury-shortened campaign, but the role is locked: he is Jordan Loves clear top tight end with red-zone equity (12 red-zone targets in 8 games). His 10.75 yards after catch per reception and 18. Behind him on the depth chart: Jonnu Smith. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has not missed a game this season. Career games missed to injury: 9. Injury history
- 2025kneePlayed through
- 2025right knee9 games
- 2025left kneePlayed through
- 2024hipPlayed through
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Tucker Kraft Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Tucker Kraft in Week 4?
Tucker Kraft is a bench stash in most leagues for Week 4 at the Buccaneers, as the TE28 in PPR total points this season (6.5 a game). The Buccaneers rank 11th in PPR points allowed to TEs, a neutral matchup. Get the start/sit call for Kraft.
How many fantasy points is Tucker Kraft averaging in 2026?
Tucker Kraft is averaging 6.5 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 19.6 points across 3 games. His last game produced 6.6 points.
Where does Tucker Kraft rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Tucker Kraft ranks TE28 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him a bench stash in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Tucker Kraft worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Tucker Kraft is a bench stash in TE-premium leagues and waiver-wire material in 12-team and 10-team leagues. He is rostered in 94% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Tucker Kraft's fantasy football role?
Tucker Kraft is the Packers' starting TE, with Jonnu Smith behind him. He is averaging 5.7 targets a game, on 79% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Tucker Kraft's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Tucker Kraft's next three games are Week 4 at the Buccaneers (11th in PPR points allowed to TEs, neutral), Week 5 vs. the Bears (26th in PPR points allowed to TEs, tough) and Week 6 vs. the Cowboys (8th in PPR points allowed to TEs, favorable). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Tucker Kraft been in fantasy football this season?
Tucker Kraft has finished as a top-12 TE in 0 of his 3 games this season. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 3.0 points around his 6.5-point average.
What is Tucker Kraft's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Tucker Kraft's floor has been 3.5 PPR points (Week 2, TE33) and his ceiling 9.5 (Week 1, TE18). His median week has been 6.6 points. See Kraft's full game log.
Tucker Kraft 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Green Bay PackersHe hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.
Receiving
- Rec
- 9
- Yards
- 106
- TD
- 0
- Targets
- 17
11.8 Y/R52.9% Catch %
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 19.6
- Pos rank
- TE28
9.5 Best Week 1 @ MIN3.5 Worst Week 2 @ NYJ
Advanced Receiving Stats
Kraft is a short-area target (4.6 yards per target last season), with a 14.2% target share this season.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 8 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards per target | 6.2 | 33rd | 11.1 | 98th |
| Fantasy points per target | 0.62 | 8th | 1.94 | 100th |
| Yards per route run | — | — | 2.19 | 94th |
| YAC per reception | 5.6 | 63rd | 10.8 | 100th |
| Catch rate | 52.9% | 3rd | 72.7% | 46th |
| Usage | ||||
| Target share | 14.2% | 63rd | 9.8% | 44th |
| Snap share | 80.0% | 78th | 86.0% | 90th |
| Air-yards share | 11.9% | 70th | 4.7% | 15th |
| Red-zone targets | 1 | 5th | 12 | 73rd |
| Route participation | — | — | 44.4% | 33rd |
| Style | ||||
| Average depth of target | 7.5 | 75th | 4.6 | 21st |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 41 qualified TEs · 2025 (8 games, weeks 1–17) among 53. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Profile: Kraft adds yards after the catch and produces per route, but gets few red-zone targets and scores little per target.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 5.7 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
6.5
Fantasy PPG
5.7
Targets/g
35
Rec yds/g
Tucker Kraft career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 17 | 9 | 106 | 0 | 0 | 19.6 | 6.5 | — |
| 2025 | 8 | 44 | 32 | 489 | 6 | 3 | 117.2 | 14.7 | TE24 |
| 2024 | 17 | 70 | 50 | 707 | 7 | 6 | 163.3 | 9.6 | TE10 |
| 2023 | 17 | 40 | 31 | 355 | 2 | 0 | 78.5 | 4.6 | TE29 |
| Career | 45 | 171 | 122 | 1,657 | 15 | 9 | 378.6 | 8.4 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
8.4
Career PPG
45 games over 4 seasons
83%
Availability
Share of team games he played
27%
Top-12 weeks
Share of his games as a TE1
7.2
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, moderate
Kraft has averaged 8.4 fantasy points per game over 45 games and 4 seasons, with one top-12 finish (2024). The average hides two careers: 10.7 a game in his three seasons with a starter's volume, 4.6 in the one without it.
So far in 2026 he is at 6.5 per game, down 8.1 from 2025. His volume has held at about 5.7 targets a game, so the change is efficiency and scoring. His quarterback this season has been Jordan Love.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Kraft's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 707Rec yards2024
- 7Rec TD2024
- 163.3Fantasy pts2024 · TE10
- 1,657Career rec yds2023–2026
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Tucker Kraft Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Tucker Kraft have in 2026?
Tucker Kraft has 19.6 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 6.5 per game across 3 games. That total ranks TE28 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Tucker Kraft have this season?
Tucker Kraft has 106 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 9 catches and 17 targets. His high was 65 yards, in Week 1 at the Vikings.
How many receptions does Tucker Kraft have this season?
Tucker Kraft has 9 receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 3.0 a game, on 17 targets. His high was 4 catches, in Week 3 against the Falcons.
How many targets does Tucker Kraft have this season?
Tucker Kraft has drawn 17 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 5.7 a game, and caught 53% of them. His high was 8 targets, in Week 3 against the Falcons.
How many receiving touchdowns does Tucker Kraft have this season?
Tucker Kraft has no receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Tucker Kraft averaging?
Tucker Kraft is averaging 35.3 receiving yards per game in 2026, 106 yards across 3 games.
How many yards per reception is Tucker Kraft averaging?
Tucker Kraft is averaging 11.8 yards per reception in 2026, 106 yards on 9 catches.
How many games has Tucker Kraft played in 2026?
Tucker Kraft has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Tucker Kraft's stats last season?
In 2025, Tucker Kraft caught 32 of 44 targets for 489 yards and 6 touchdowns in 8 games. That was 117.2 PPR points (14.7 per game), a TE24 finish.
What are Tucker Kraft's career NFL stats?
Across 4 seasons and 45 games, Tucker Kraft has 122 catches for 1,657 yards and 15 touchdowns, for 378.6 PPR fantasy points (8.4 per game).
How many touchdowns does Tucker Kraft have in his career?
Tucker Kraft has 15 touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 15 receiving, over 45 games.
How many career receiving yards does Tucker Kraft have?
Tucker Kraft has 1,657 career receiving yards over 4 seasons, on 122 catches.
Tucker Kraft Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
6.5
Targets/g
5.7
Rec/g
3.0
Rec yds/g
35.3
Yds/rec
11.8
Across 3 games in 2026, Tucker Kraft has averaged 5.7 targets, 3.0 receptions and 6.5 PPR fantasy points per game. Tucker Kraft has finished as a top-12 TE in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 1. The best week was Week 1 against MIN (9.5 points); the lowest was Week 2 against NYJ (3.5).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIN29th | L 22-39 | 9.5 | 6 | 3 | 65 | 0 | 21.7 | TE18 |
Week 1 · MIN · L 22-39 · 9.5 pts
How the 9.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | NYJ23rd | W 20-17 | 3.5 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 7.5 | TE33 |
Week 2 · NYJ · W 20-17 · 3.5 pts
How the 3.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | ATL16th | L 14-35 | 6.6 | 8 | 4 | 26 | 0 | 6.5 | TE29 |
Week 3 · ATL · L 14-35 · 6.6 pts
How the 6.6 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
One TE2 week and two busts. For a tight end ranked TE28 overall, his weeks cluster in a range you can plan around, between TE18 and TE33.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Atlanta
4/8, 26 yds.
Just 3.3 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his current season average.
Held in check by the Jets
2/3, 15 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a loss at Minnesota
3/6, 65 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (6.5)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
View matchup — Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears
View matchup — Green Bay Packers vs Dallas Cowboys
View matchup — Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions
Tucker Kraft Game Log 2023
Games played
17
FPTS/G (PPR)
4.6
Targets/g
2.4
Rec/g
1.8
Rec yds/g
20.9
Yds/rec
11.5
Across 17 games in 2023, Tucker Kraft has averaged 2.4 targets, 1.8 receptions and 4.6 PPR fantasy points per game. Tucker Kraft has finished as a top-12 TE in 3 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 8. The best week was Week 15 against TB (15.7 points); the lowest was Week 1 against CHI (0.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHI12th | W 38-20 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | TE91 |
Week 1 · CHI · W 38-20 · 0.0 pts
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| 2 | ATL9th | L 24-25 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | TE91 |
Week 2 · ATL · L 24-25 · 0.0 pts
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| 3 | NO19th | W 18-17 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | TE86 |
Week 3 · NO · W 18-17 · 0.0 pts
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| 4 | DET8th | L 20-34 | 2.5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 2.5 | TE39 |
Week 4 · DET · L 20-34 · 2.5 pts
How the 2.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | LV18th | L 13-17 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | TE79 |
Week 5 · LV · L 13-17 · 0.0 pts
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| 6 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 7 | DEN1st | L 17-19 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | TE73 |
Week 7 · DEN · L 17-19 · 0.0 pts
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| 8 | MIN23rd | L 10-24 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | TE85 |
Week 8 · MIN · L 10-24 · 0.0 pts
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| 9 | LAR4th | W 20-3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | TE79 |
Week 9 · LAR · W 20-3 · 0.0 pts
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| 10 | PIT13th | L 19-23 | 1.6 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6.0 | TE44 |
Week 10 · PIT · L 19-23 · 1.6 pts
How the 1.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | LAC14th | W 23-20 | 5.2 | 2 | 2 | 32 | 0 | 16.0 | TE24 |
Week 11 · LAC · W 23-20 · 5.2 pts
How the 5.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 12 | DET8th | W 29-22 | 9.5 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 7.5 | TE11 |
Week 12 · DET · W 29-22 · 9.5 pts
How the 9.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | KC25th | W 27-19 | 6.7 | 6 | 3 | 37 | 0 | 12.3 | TE20 |
Week 13 · KC · W 27-19 · 6.7 pts
How the 6.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | NYG27th | L 22-24 | 10.4 | 4 | 4 | 64 | 0 | 16.0 | TE12 |
Week 14 · NYG · L 22-24 · 10.4 pts
How the 10.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | TB2nd | L 20-34 | 15.7 | 6 | 4 | 57 | 1 | 14.3 | TE6 |
Week 15 · TB · L 20-34 · 15.7 pts
How the 15.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | CAR32nd | W 33-30 | 10.0 | 6 | 4 | 60 | 0 | 15.0 | TE16 |
Week 16 · CAR · W 33-30 · 10.0 pts
How the 10.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | MIN23rd | W 33-10 | 10.8 | 6 | 6 | 48 | 0 | 8.0 | TE13 |
Week 17 · MIN · W 33-10 · 10.8 pts
How the 10.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | CHI12th | W 17-9 | 6.1 | 3 | 3 | 31 | 0 | 10.3 | TE20 |
Week 18 · CHI · W 17-9 · 6.1 pts
How the 6.1 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to TEs across 2023: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Three TE1 weeks, five TE2 weeks and nine busts. For a tight end who finished TE35 overall, the spread mattered more than the average: you got a top-12 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Wk 1 TE91 · Wk 2 TE91 · Wk 3 TE86 · Wk 4 TE39 · Wk 5 TE79 · Wk 7 TE73 · Wk 8 TE85 · Wk 9 TE79 · Wk 10 TE44 · Wk 11 TE24 · Wk 12 TE11 · Wk 13 TE20 · Wk 14 TE12 · Wk 15 TE6 · Wk 16 TE16 · Wk 17 TE13 · Wk 18 TE20
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Steady in a win vs. Chicago
3/3, 31 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a win at Minnesota
6/6, 48 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a win at Carolina
4/6, 60 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
TE1 week vs. Tampa Bay
4/6, 57 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
TE1 week at the Giants
4/4, 64 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a win vs. Kansas City
3/6, 37 yds.
Just 6.2 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
TE1 week at Detroit
2/2, 15 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Efficient in a home win
2/2, 32 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Pittsburgh
1/3, 6 yds.
Just 2.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by the Rams
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Minnesota
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Denver
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Las Vegas
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Detroit
2/2, 5 yds.
Just 2.5 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by New Orleans
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Atlanta
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Chicago
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
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Tucker Kraft Game Log FAQ
How did Tucker Kraft do in his last game?
Tucker Kraft scored 6.6 PPR points in Week 3 against the Falcons, a 35–14 loss, a TE29 finish. He caught 4 of 8 targets for 26 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Tucker Kraft score in his last game?
Tucker Kraft scored 6.6 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 against the Falcons, a TE29 finish for the week. That was right at his season average of 6.5.
How many receiving yards did Tucker Kraft have in his last game?
Tucker Kraft had 26 receiving yards on 4 catches in Week 3 against the Falcons, from 8 targets.
How many touchdowns did Tucker Kraft score in his last game?
Tucker Kraft did not score a touchdown in Week 3 against the Falcons; his 6.6 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Tucker Kraft have in his last game?
Tucker Kraft caught 4 of 8 targets for 26 yards in Week 3 against the Falcons.
What were Tucker Kraft's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 at the Jets, a 20–17 win, Tucker Kraft caught 2 of 3 targets for 15 yards. That was 3.5 PPR points, a TE33 finish.
What was Tucker Kraft's best game this season?
Tucker Kraft's best 2026 game was Week 1 at the Vikings: 9.5 PPR points, a TE18 finish. He caught 3 of 6 targets for 65 yards.
What was Tucker Kraft's worst game this season?
Tucker Kraft's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 2 at the Jets: 3.5 PPR points, a TE33 finish. He caught 2 of 3 targets for 15 yards.
How many games has Tucker Kraft scored a touchdown in this season?
Tucker Kraft has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 3 games this season.
Can I see Tucker Kraft's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Kraft's weekly results from any season from 2023 through 2025.
Tucker Kraft Rest-of-Season Outlook
Efficient depth TE for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished TE24 last season at 14.6 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's TE28 at 6.5 PPR points per game, against 14.6 over 8 games last season (TE24). He's running behind last season's pace.
Last season he ranked 35th of 81 in route participation (43.1%), 29th of 82 in target share (9.6%) and 3rd of 82 in efficiency (2.19 yards per route run). His points come from his efficiency. Route participation is the soft spot. Jordan Love is his quarterback.
The main risk is the job itself. He's the listed starter with Jonnu Smith next on the depth chart, and a benching or an injury would take his value to zero overnight.
The next favorable matchups are the Cowboys in Week 6 (8th against TEs) and the Lions in Week 7 (1st against TEs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Krafts 2025 was a half-season tease: in just 8 games he posted a monster 0.889 EPA per play, a 2.19 yards per route run, and 15.28 yards per reception while turning 44 targets into 32 grabs and 6 touchdowns on 86 percent of snaps. That efficiency built on his 2024 every-down emergence, when he played all 17 games, ran 442 routes, drew a 15.1 percent target share, and finished TE7 with 707 yards, 7 scores, and 113.3 fantasy points.
The lone caveat is durability after the injury-shortened campaign, but the role is locked: he is Jordan Loves clear top tight end with red-zone equity (12 red-zone targets in 8 games). His 10.75 yards after catch per reception and 18.8 percent avoided-tackle rate make him a YAC weapon defenses must account for. If he plays a full slate at 2025 efficiency, he is a fringe top-three TE. Draft him as a weekly starter and one of the best values at the position.
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
- 4.6
- Drop rate
- 6.8%
- Red-zone targets
- 12
- Route participation
- 43.1%
- YAC per reception
- 10.8
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft stretchThe Cowboys in Week 6 and the Lions in Week 7 are top-10 matchups for TEs.Wk 4 TB, 11thWk 5 CHI, 26thWk 6 DAL, 8thWk 7 DET, 1st
- Strong efficiency2.19 yards per route run, 3rd of 82 TEs in 2025.
Risk
- Job securityJonnu Smith is next on the depth chart; a benching or injury hands him the job.
- A tough matchupThe Bears in Week 5 (26th) is among the stingiest defenses against TEs.
- DropsA 6.8% drop rate in 2025.
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Tucker Kraft Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Tucker Kraft's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Tucker Kraft projects as an efficient 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 efficiency (2.19 yards per route run, 3rd of 82 TEs in 2025) supports that. His route participation (43.1% route participation, 35th of 81 TEs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Tucker Kraft's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Tucker Kraft is the TE28 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in depth TE territory, waiver-wire material in 12-team leagues.
What is Tucker Kraft's projected role going forward?
Tucker Kraft is the listed starting TE, with Jonnu Smith next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will Tucker Kraft get more targets?
Tucker Kraft's targets are holding steady: 5.5 a game over his last two games against 5.7 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Tucker Kraft's fantasy football upside?
Tucker Kraft's upside: his ceiling this season is 9.5 PPR points (Week 1, TE18), his efficiency (2.19 yards per route run, 3rd of 82 TEs in 2025) gives him a weekly floor to build on and the Cowboys in Week 6 and the Lions in Week 7 are top-10 matchups for TEs.
What could hurt Tucker Kraft's fantasy value?
Tucker Kraft's risks: Jonnu Smith is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt, his route participation (43.1% route participation, 35th of 81 TEs in 2025) limits his scoring and the Bears in Week 5 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Tucker Kraft's remaining fantasy schedule?
Difficult: of his next seven games, 2 come against a top-10 matchup for TEs and 3 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Tucker Kraft Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, FriKraft hasn't appeared on an injury report this season.
Injury History at a Glance
Six logged injuries in four seasons, including three knee injuries. Most of his lost time came from a torn acl, meniscus tear, LCL damage in 2025; nothing else has cost him a game.
Durability
59/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Torn acl, meniscus tear, LCL damage · 2025
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Knee | 3 | 9 |
| Chest / ribs | 1 | 0 |
| Hip / groin | 1 | 0 |
| Shoulder | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 6 | 9 |
Injury risk profile: High
- Knee injuries in 2025, 2025 and 2025
- Questionable in 2025, 9 games missed
- 9 games in 4 seasons
- 6 injuries spread across 4 body parts
Tucker Kraft Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Healthy 0 games missed
No injury has cost Kraft a game this season.
- 2025
Questionable, surgery Played through
Questionable: Surgery
- 2025
Torn ACL, Meniscus Tear, LCL Damage · Right 9 games
Suffered a torn ACL with a slight meniscus tear and LCL damage against the Carolina Panthers, ending his season.
- 2025
Knee · Left Played through
Briefly went down with a left knee issue in the first quarter and was also held out of practice later in the week with a knee injury but was expected to play.
- 2024
Groin Strain Played through
Was on the injury report with a groin strain in early October. Dealt with a hip flexor/hip pointer injury in late December.
- 2024
Shoulder Played through
Appeared on the injury report with a shoulder issue in Week 3 and Week 4.
- 2024
Torn Pectoral, surgery Played through
Sustained a torn pectoral muscle during offseason training that required surgery, starting training camp on the PUP list but was ready for the season.
If Kraft Misses Time
Next man up: Jonnu Smith
Jonnu Smith is next on the Packers depth chart at tight end. Tight end targets would mostly move to the receivers, so he's a streaming option at best if Kraft misses time.
Who else it affects
His absence would move work to the rest of the offense, and Jordan Love would lose one of his main options.
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Tucker Kraft Injury FAQ
Is Tucker Kraft injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, Tucker Kraft is active with no injury designation. He has played every game in 2026.
Is Tucker Kraft playing this week?
Tucker Kraft has no injury designation for Week 4 at the Buccaneers on Sunday, October 4, so he is on track to play. Should you start him?
Has Tucker Kraft missed any games this season?
No. Tucker Kraft has played in every Packers game in 2026, 3 games so far.
What is Tucker Kraft's injury history?
Tucker Kraft has 6 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 9 games in all: 9 for a right torn acl, meniscus tear, LCL damage in 2025.
What was Tucker Kraft's most recent injury?
Tucker Kraft's most recent logged injury was a questionable injury in Week 18 of 2025. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Tucker Kraft have any recurring injuries?
Yes: knee injuries in 2025 (9 games missed).
What was Tucker Kraft's worst injury?
Tucker Kraft's longest absence came from a right torn acl, meniscus tear, LCL damage in 2025, which cost him 9 games, all of the games he has missed to injury.
Latest Tucker Kraft News & Updates
Kraft struggles vs. Atlanta
4 REC, 26 YDS (8 TGT)
6.6 fantasy points · TE29
Kraft caught 4 of 8 targets for 26 yards in the 35–14 loss vs. Atlanta. That was 16% of the team's targets.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 4Oct 4
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Modest production with four catches (opens in new tab)
Hauled in four passes for a modest stat line.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 2Sep 20W 20–17 @ NYJ
Fantasy impact: Negative. Kraft struggles at New York
3.5 fantasy points · TE33 · 3.0 below his 6.5 average
Kraft caught 2 of 3 targets for 15 yards in the 20–17 win at New York. That was 10% of the team's targets.
Game logWeek 1Sep 13L 22–39 @ MIN
Fantasy impact: Positive. Kraft solid in loss at Minnesota
9.5 fantasy points · TE18 · 3.0 above his 6.5 average
Kraft caught 3 of 6 targets for 65 yards in the 39–22 loss at Minnesota. That was 15% of the team's targets.
Game logPreseasonSeptember
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Agrees to four-year extension (opens in new tab)
Secures four-year extension, locking in long-term role as a key tight end.
Fantasy take: Contract news: his fantasy value still comes from his role on the field.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Not on Week 1 injury report (opens in new tab)
Fully healthy and ready to go for the Week 1 opener.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. In full pads Wednesday (opens in new tab)
Returned to full practice, trending toward playing.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Expected to be full-go Week 1 (opens in new tab)
Full-go for Week 1, ready to contribute.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Participating in joint practice (opens in new tab)
Back on the field for joint practice, a positive sign heading into the matchup.
Fantasy take: A roster move: watch how it changes his snaps and targets in the next game.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Impressing in team drills (opens in new tab)
Standing out during team drills, flashing upside heading into the season.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Expects to be on snap count early in season (opens in new tab)
Returns from injury but will have limited snaps to open the year.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
Packers Teammates News
Updates on Kraft's quarterback and target competition.
- Christian Watson: Racks up 147 yards, two TDs in loss (opens in new tab)Christian Watson, WR. 29 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Matthew Golden: Big gain on one reception (opens in new tab)Matthew Golden, WR. 30 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Christian Watson: Pair of catches in preseason win (opens in new tab)Christian Watson, WR. 29 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Jordan Love: Will play in second preseason game (opens in new tab)Jordan Love, QB. 124 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Jordan Love: Confident in young pass catchers (opens in new tab)Jordan Love, QB. 124 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the Packers
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Tucker Kraft News FAQ
What is the latest news on Tucker Kraft?
The latest Kraft update, from September 25: Kraft struggles vs. Atlanta. Kraft caught 4 of 8 targets for 26 yards in the 35–14 loss vs. Atlanta. That was 16% of the team's targets.
How does the latest Tucker Kraft news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: he scored 6.6 fantasy points, a TE29 finish, right at his 6.5 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Did Tucker Kraft sign with a new team?
The latest signing news on Kraft: Participating in joint practice (August 26). Back on the field for joint practice, a positive sign heading into the matchup.
Did Tucker Kraft sign a new contract?
The latest contract news on Kraft: Agrees to four-year extension (September 12). Secures four-year extension, locking in long-term role as a key tight end.
Tucker Kraft Bio
Tucker Kraft is a tight end for the Green Bay Packers, where he wears No. 85. Born November 3, 2000, in Timber Lake, SD, he attended Timber Lake and played college football at South Dakota State.
The Green Bay Packers selected Kraft in round 3, pick 78, of the 2023 NFL Draft.
In 45 regular-season games since 2023, he has caught 122 passes for 1,657 yards and 15 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
Green Bay Packers Current team2023–present
Selected in round 3, pick 78, of the 2023 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 36 of 45 games.
College: South Dakota State
Transactions
- ContractSigned a four-year, $75 million contract extension with the Packers.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Green Bay Packers.
- SignedSigned with the Green Bay Packers.
- DraftedSelected by the Green Bay Packers in round 3, pick 78.
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About Tucker Kraft: Bio FAQ
How old is Tucker Kraft?
Tucker Kraft is 25 years old. He was born on November 3, 2000. 2026 is his 4th NFL season.
How tall is Tucker Kraft?
Tucker Kraft is 6 feet 5 inches tall (6'5"), listed at 259 pounds, and plays tight end for the Green Bay Packers.
How much does Tucker Kraft weigh?
Tucker Kraft weighs 259 pounds, his listed weight on the Green Bay Packers roster. He is listed at 6'5".
What number does Tucker Kraft wear?
Tucker Kraft wears number 85 for the Green Bay Packers. He plays tight end.
What position does Tucker Kraft play?
Tucker Kraft plays tight end for the Green Bay Packers, wearing number 85. 2026 is his 4th season in the NFL.
What team does Tucker Kraft play for?
Tucker Kraft plays for the Green Bay Packers as a tight end. He has been with the Packers since 2023.
Where did Tucker Kraft go to college?
Tucker Kraft played college football at South Dakota State, after attending Timber Lake (SD). The Green Bay Packers drafted him out of South Dakota State in 2023.
When was Tucker Kraft drafted?
The Green Bay Packers selected Tucker Kraft in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft with the 78th overall pick, out of South Dakota State.
What round was Tucker Kraft drafted in?
Tucker Kraft was a third-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, taken 78th overall by the Green Bay Packers.
What pick was Tucker Kraft in the NFL Draft?
Tucker Kraft was the 78th overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, selected by the Green Bay Packers in the third round.
Where is Tucker Kraft from?
Tucker Kraft went to high school in South Dakota, at Timber Lake, before playing college football at South Dakota State.
When is Tucker Kraft's birthday?
Tucker Kraft's birthday is November 3. He was born on November 3, 2000 and is 25 years old.
How long has Tucker Kraft been in the NFL?
2026 is Tucker Kraft's 4th NFL season; he entered the league in 2023 as a third-round pick of the Green Bay Packers. View his career statistics.
What teams has Tucker Kraft played for?
Tucker Kraft has played for the Green Bay Packers. View his career statistics.
What year did Tucker Kraft enter the NFL?
Tucker Kraft entered the NFL in 2023, when the Green Bay Packers drafted him in the third round. 2026 is his 4th season.