
Ty Simpson Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 5 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 23
- Height / weight
- 6'2", 208 lb
- Experience
- Rookie
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- -
- Pos rank
- -
- Rostered
- 2%
Week 5 vs. Bills, Mon Oct 12, 8:15 PM ET 5th vs. QBs, favorable
Ty Simpson's 2026 Season, Week by Week
The next four matchups include two of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 2, Win,vs NYG,-,Did not play
- Week 3, Loss,@at DEN,-,Did not play
- Week 4, Win,@at PHI,-,Did not play
- Up next. Week 5, Oct 12,vs BUF,5th pts allowed to QBs,Favorable, OutBills vs. QBs
- Week 6, Oct 18,vs ARI,4th pts allowed to QBs,FavorableCardinals vs. QBs
- Week 7, Oct 25,@at LV,14th pts allowed to QBs,NeutralRaiders vs. QBs
- Week 8, Nov 1,vs LAC,18th pts allowed to QBs,NeutralChargers vs. QBs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to QBs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Ty Simpson?
Simpson arrives in Los Angeles as a developmental rookie with no NFL snaps and therefore no advanced profile to lean on. The depth chart is unambiguous: he sits QB2 behind Matthew Stafford, with Stetson Bennett and Matthew Caldwell rounding out the room. That makes him a clipboard-holder for a contending offense with no realistic path to meaningful 2026 reps unless Stafford, who remains the entrenched starter, suffers an injury that opens the door.
For redraft, that translates to zero standalone value, he should go undrafted in every standard and most superflex formats. The intrigue is purely long-term: Stafford is in the twilight of his career, and an apprenticeship under Sean McVay carries developmental upside for a dynasty stash. Managers in deep dynasty or rookie-pick leagues can speculate on him as a future-asset lottery ticket, but for 2026 he is a waiver-wire name with no weekly relevance and belongs nowhere on a redraft roster.
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Simpson is listed out.
Injury status
Out
Outlook
For redraft, that translates to zero standalone value, he should go undrafted in every standard and most superflex formats. The intrigue is purely long-term: Stafford is in the twilight of his career, and an apprenticeship under Sean McVay carries developmental upside for a dynasty stash. Managers in deep dynasty or rookie-pick leagues can speculate on him as a future-asset lottery ticket, but for 2026 he is a waiver-wire name with no weekly relevance and belongs nowhere on a redraft roster. Full outlook
Ty Simpson Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Ty Simpson in Week 5?
No: Ty Simpson is listed as out for Week 5 against the Bills, so he should sit. Get the start/sit call for Simpson.
What are Ty Simpson's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Ty Simpson's next three games are Week 5 vs. the Bills (5th in PPR points allowed to QBs, favorable), Week 6 vs. the Cardinals (4th in PPR points allowed to QBs, favorable) and Week 7 at the Raiders (14th in PPR points allowed to QBs, neutral). Two of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
Our 2026 Preseason Outlook
By the StatChasers staff. Published .
Simpson arrives in Los Angeles as a developmental rookie with no NFL snaps and therefore no advanced profile to lean on. The depth chart is unambiguous: he sits QB2 behind Matthew Stafford, with Stetson Bennett and Matthew Caldwell rounding out the room. That makes him a clipboard-holder for a contending offense with no realistic path to meaningful 2026 reps unless Stafford, who remains the entrenched starter, suffers an injury that opens the door.
For redraft, that translates to zero standalone value, he should go undrafted in every standard and most superflex formats. The intrigue is purely long-term: Stafford is in the twilight of his career, and an apprenticeship under Sean McVay carries developmental upside for a dynasty stash. Managers in deep dynasty or rookie-pick leagues can speculate on him as a future-asset lottery ticket, but for 2026 he is a waiver-wire name with no weekly relevance and belongs nowhere on a redraft roster.
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft stretchThe Bills in Week 5 and the Cardinals in Week 6 are top-10 matchups for QBs.Wk 5 BUF, 5thWk 6 ARI, 4thWk 7 LV, 14thWk 8 LAC, 18th
Risk
- InjuryHe's out.
Ty Simpson Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Ty Simpson's projected role going forward?
Ty Simpson is QB3 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs an injury or a change ahead of him.
What is Ty Simpson's fantasy football upside?
Ty Simpson's upside: the Bills in Week 5 and the Cardinals in Week 6 are top-10 matchups for QBs.
What could hurt Ty Simpson's fantasy value?
Ty Simpson's risks: he is out. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Ty Simpson's remaining fantasy schedule?
Favorable: of his next seven games, 4 come against a top-10 matchup for QBs and 1 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Latest Ty Simpson News & Updates
Fantasy-relevant news, game recaps and role changes
Latest update
PracticeDynasty Command (opens in new tab)
Extended playing time Thursday (opens in new tab)
Saw increased reps Thursday, pointing to a larger role.
SC Takeaway
Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Season Timeline
Week 4Oct 4W 24–20 @ PHI
PendingRecap pending · analysis updating
Week 3Sep 27L 26–30 @ DEN
PendingRecap pending · analysis updating
Week 2Sep 21W 28–6 vs NYG
PendingRecap pending · analysis updating
Week 1Sep 10L 7–27 vs SF
PendingRecap pending · analysis updating
PreseasonAugust
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Role change
Serves as QB2 vs. New Orleans (opens in new tab)
Dynasty Command (opens in new tab)
Working as the backup quarterback against the Saints.
SC Takeaway: A depth-chart change: his role drives his value, and the Outlook tab has the full picture.
Read full report → (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
Around the Rams
Ty Simpson News FAQ
What is the latest news on Ty Simpson?
The latest Simpson update, from August 28: Extended playing time Thursday. Saw increased reps Thursday, pointing to a larger role.
How does the latest Ty Simpson news affect his fantasy value?
Not much: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Has Ty Simpson's role changed?
The latest depth-chart news on Simpson: Serves as QB2 vs. New Orleans (August 22). Working as the backup quarterback against the Saints.
Ty Simpson Bio
Ty Simpson is a quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams, where he wears No. 15. Born December 21, 2002, he attended Westview and played college football at Alabama.
The Los Angeles Rams selected Simpson in round 1, pick 13, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
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
Los Angeles Rams Current team2026–present
Selected in round 1, pick 13, of the 2026 NFL Draft. Listed on the 2026 roster; no regular-season stats recorded.
College: Alabama
Transactions
- SignedSigned a four-year, $25.4 million fully guaranteed rookie contract with the Los Angeles Rams.
- DraftedSelected by the Los Angeles Rams in round 1, pick 13.
About Ty Simpson: Bio FAQ
How old is Ty Simpson?
Ty Simpson is 23 years old. He was born on December 21, 2002. 2026 is his 1st NFL season.
How tall is Ty Simpson?
Ty Simpson is 6 feet 2 inches tall (6'2"), listed at 208 pounds, and plays quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams.
How much does Ty Simpson weigh?
Ty Simpson weighs 208 pounds, his listed weight on the Los Angeles Rams roster. He is listed at 6'2".
What number does Ty Simpson wear?
Ty Simpson wears number 15 for the Los Angeles Rams. He plays quarterback.
What position does Ty Simpson play?
Ty Simpson plays quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams, wearing number 15. 2026 is his 1st season in the NFL.
What team does Ty Simpson play for?
Ty Simpson plays for the Los Angeles Rams as a quarterback.
Where did Ty Simpson go to college?
Ty Simpson played college football at Alabama, after attending Westview (TN).
Where is Ty Simpson from?
Ty Simpson went to high school in Tennessee, at Westview, before playing college football at Alabama.
When is Ty Simpson's birthday?
Ty Simpson's birthday is December 21. He was born on December 21, 2002 and is 23 years old.
How long has Ty Simpson been in the NFL?
Ty Simpson is an NFL rookie in 2026. View his career statistics.
