Tyquan Thornton Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 6 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 26
- Height / weight
- 6'2", 185 lb
- Experience
- 5th season
- Drafted
- 2022 R2, #50
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 11.2
- Pos rank
- WR23
- Rostered
- 5%
Week 5: bye. Next game Week 6 vs. Chargers, Sun Oct 18, 4:25 PM ET 17th vs. WRs, neutral
Tyquan Thornton Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Producing as
WR23 · Strong Starter
Scoring rate
11.2 PPG
Played
4 games
Role
Flex
Trend
Stable
Role Direction
| Usage | Season | Last 4 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target Share (Team) | 12.9% | 12.9% | 0% |
| Targets/G | 3.8 | 3.8 | 0% |
| Team Pass Att/Gteam | 32.0 | 32.0 | 0% |
Tyquan Thornton's 2026 Season, Week by Week
4 games played: one top-5 week, one mid-range start and two busts. The next four matchups are a tough stretch ahead.
- Week 3, Win,at MIA,4.2,WR81
- Week 4, Win,at LV,28.1,WR4
- Week 5,Bye,No game
- Up next. Week 6, Oct 18,vs LAC,Neutral, OutChargers vs. WRs
- Week 7, Oct 25,at SEA,ToughSeahawks vs. WRs
- Week 8, Nov 1,at DEN,ToughBroncos vs. WRs
- Week 9, Nov 8,vs NYJ,NeutralJets vs. WRs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to WRs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Tyquan Thornton?
Thornton is averaging 11.2 PPR points per game through 4 games, with 11 catches for 219 yards and 2 TD on 15 targets. That ranks WR23, which makes him a weekly starter in 12-team leagues.
His yards per target (14.6) is in the 96th percentile among WRs, the best of his efficiency marks; his target share (12.7%) is the weakest, in the 16th. His quarterback has been Patrick Mahomes.
His best week was WR4 in Week 4 at the Raiders (28.1 points); his worst, WR124 in Week 1 against the Broncos (0.0). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Falcons (6th vs. WRs) in Week 10 and the Cardinals (8th vs. WRs) in Week 11.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Thornton ranks among all WRs in Redraft Command.
What's Driving His Production
Percentile vs. every WR with at least 12 targets in 2026. The line marks the league median.
Target share
12.7%16th percentile, near the bottom
Yards per target
14.696th percentile, above average
Catch rate
73.3%73rd percentile, above average
Fantasy points per target
2.9996th percentile, above average
Tyquan Thornton 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs Broncos | W 31–10 | 0.0 | WR124 |
| 2 | vs Colts | W 33–30 | 12.6 | WR24 |
| 3 | @ Dolphins | W 24–10 | 4.2 | WR81 |
| 4 | @ Raiders | W 30–27 | 28.1 | WR4 |
| Total | 4–0 | 44.9 | WR23 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | KC | 4 | 15 | 11 | 219 | 2 | 44.9 | 11.2 | - |
| 2025 | KC | 14 | 37 | 19 | 438 | 3 | 80.8 | 5.8 | WR81 |
| 2024 | NE | 6 | 8 | 4 | 47 | 0 | 8.7 | 1.4 | WR169 |
| 2023 | NE | 9 | 23 | 13 | 91 | 0 | 27.2 | 3.0 | WR145 |
| 2022 | NE | 13 | 45 | 22 | 247 | 2 | 66.3 | 5.1 | WR98 |
| Career | 46 | 128 | 69 | 1,042 | 7 | 227.9 | 5.0 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Thornton is listed out.
Injury status
Out
He has not missed a game this season. Career games missed to injury: 11. Injury history
- 2025head3 games
- 2023footPlayed through
- 2023shoulder4 games
- 2022shoulder4 games
Outlook
The move to Kansas City is a fit on paper but a usage minefield. He profiles as the designated deep threat behind Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy, and Travis Kelce, meaning a thin target diet tethered to Patrick Mahomes hitting low-probability shots. That means a handful of spike weeks buried among zeros. Behind him on the depth chart: Jalen Royals. Full outlook
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Tyquan Thornton Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Tyquan Thornton in Week 6?
No: Tyquan Thornton is listed as out for Week 6 against the Chargers, so he should sit. Get the start/sit call for Thornton.
How many fantasy points is Tyquan Thornton averaging in 2026?
Tyquan Thornton is averaging 11.2 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 44.9 points across 4 games. His last game produced 28.1 points.
Where does Tyquan Thornton rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Tyquan Thornton ranks WR23 in PPR points per game in 2026 and WR28 in total points, through 4 games. That makes him a weekly starter in 12-team leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Tyquan Thornton worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Tyquan Thornton is a bench stash in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 5% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Tyquan Thornton's fantasy football role?
Tyquan Thornton is the Chiefs' starting WR, with Jalen Royals behind him. He is averaging 3.8 targets a game, on 60% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Tyquan Thornton's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Tyquan Thornton's next three games are Week 6 vs. the Chargers (17th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral), Week 7 at the Seahawks (32nd in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough) and Week 8 at the Broncos (27th in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough). Zero of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Tyquan Thornton been in fantasy football this season?
Tyquan Thornton has finished as a top-12 WR in 1 of his 4 games this season and outside the top 36 in 2. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 12.4 points around his 11.2-point average.
What is Tyquan Thornton's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Tyquan Thornton's floor has been 0.0 PPR points (Week 1, WR124) and his ceiling 28.1 (Week 4, WR4). His median week has been 8.4 points. See Thornton's full game log.
Tyquan Thornton 2026 Stats
Touchdowns account for 27% of his fantasy production, so his weekly output leans on volume more than scoring.
- Receptions
- 11
- 15 Targets
- Rec yards
- 219
- 19.9 Y/R
- Rec TD
- 2
- Catch %
- 73.3%
Fantasy (PPR)
- Fantasy points
- 44.9
- Position rank
- WR23
28.1 Best Week 4 @ LV0.0 Worst Week 1 vs DEN
Tyquan Thornton Receiving Stats
Downfield target · Moderate volume · Above-average efficiency
| Metric | 2026 Current · thru Wk 4 | 2025 Previous · 12 games |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||
| Yards per target | 14.698th | 11.899th |
| Fantasy points per target | 2.2695th | 1.6797th |
| Yards per route run | -- | 1.8972nd |
| YAC per reception | 4.463rd | 3.133rd |
| Catch rate | 73.3%77th | 51.4%11th |
| Usage | ||
| Target share | 12.7%36th | 7.1%15th |
| Snap share | 59.0%35th | 39.0%12th |
| Air-yards share | 31.5%81st | 23.1%68th |
| Red-zone targets | 240th | 416th |
| Route participation | -- | 39.3%19th |
| Style | ||
| Average depth of target | 18.795th | 26.9100th |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 112 qualified WRs · 2025 (12 games, weeks 1–17) among 116. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Receiving profile
Thornton gains a lot per target and scores efficiently per target, but catches a low share of his targets and draws few targets.
Fantasy impact
His floor is his volume: 3.8 targets a game this season. Efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
11.2
Fantasy PPG
WR23
Fantasy finish
3.8
Targets/g
55
Rec yds/g
Tyquan Thornton career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 4 | 15 | 11 | 219 | 2 | 0 | 44.9 | 11.2 | WR23 |
| 2025 | 14 | 37 | 19 | 438 | 3 | 0 | 80.8 | 5.8 | WR81 |
| 2024 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 | 1.4 | WR169 |
| 2023 | 9 | 23 | 13 | 91 | 0 | 51 | 27.2 | 3.0 | WR145 |
| 2022 | 13 | 45 | 22 | 247 | 2 | 16 | 66.3 | 5.1 | WR98 |
| Career | 46 | 128 | 69 | 1,042 | 7 | 67 | 227.9 | 5.0 | - |
What His Career Numbers Say
5.0
Career PPG
46 games over 5 seasons
64%
Availability
Share of team games he played
11%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 WR
6.0
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, low
Thornton has averaged 5.0 fantasy points per game over 46 games and 5 seasons, without a top-12 finish.
So far in 2026 he is at 11.2 per game, up 5.5 from 2025. Volume is the driver: 3.8 targets a game against 2.6. His quarterback this season has been Patrick Mahomes.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Thornton's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 438Rec yards2025
- 3Rec TD2025
- 80.8Fantasy pts2025 · WR81
- 1,042Career rec yds2022–2026
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Tyquan Thornton Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Tyquan Thornton have in 2026?
Tyquan Thornton has 44.9 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 11.2 per game across 4 games. That total ranks WR28 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Tyquan Thornton have this season?
Tyquan Thornton has 219 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 11 catches and 15 targets. His high was 111 yards, in Week 4 at the Raiders.
How many receptions does Tyquan Thornton have this season?
Tyquan Thornton has 11 receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 2.8 a game, on 15 targets. His high was 5 catches, in Week 4 at the Raiders.
How many targets does Tyquan Thornton have this season?
Tyquan Thornton has drawn 15 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 3.8 a game, and caught 73% of them. His high was 8 targets, in Week 4 at the Raiders.
How many receiving touchdowns does Tyquan Thornton have this season?
Tyquan Thornton has 2 receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Tyquan Thornton averaging?
Tyquan Thornton is averaging 54.8 receiving yards per game in 2026, 219 yards across 4 games.
How many yards per reception is Tyquan Thornton averaging?
Tyquan Thornton is averaging 19.9 yards per reception in 2026, 219 yards on 11 catches.
How many games has Tyquan Thornton played in 2026?
Tyquan Thornton has played 4 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Tyquan Thornton's stats last season?
In 2025, Tyquan Thornton caught 19 of 37 targets for 438 yards and 3 touchdowns in 14 games. That was 80.8 PPR points (5.8 per game), a WR81 finish.
What are Tyquan Thornton's career NFL stats?
Across 5 seasons and 46 games, Tyquan Thornton has 69 catches for 1,042 yards and 7 touchdowns, for 227.9 PPR fantasy points (5.0 per game).
How many touchdowns does Tyquan Thornton have in his career?
Tyquan Thornton has 8 touchdowns in his NFL career: 1 rushing and 7 receiving, over 46 games.
How many career receiving yards does Tyquan Thornton have?
Tyquan Thornton has 1,042 career receiving yards over 5 seasons, on 69 catches.
Tyquan Thornton Game Log 2026
Games played
4
FPTS/G (PPR)
11.2
Targets/g
3.8
Rec/g
2.8
Rec yds/g
54.8
Yds/rec
19.9
Across 4 games in 2026, Tyquan Thornton has averaged 3.8 targets, 2.8 receptions and 11.2 PPR fantasy points per game. Tyquan Thornton has finished as a top-12 WR in 1 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 2. The best week was Week 4 against LV (28.1 points); the lowest was Week 1 against DEN (0.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DEN20th | W 31-10 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | WR124 |
Week 1 · DEN · W 31-10 · 0.0 pts
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| 2 | IND14th | W 33-30 | 12.6 | 4 | 4 | 86 | 0 | 21.5 | WR24 |
Week 2 · IND · W 33-30 · 12.6 pts
How the 12.6 points scored (PPR)
| |||||||||
| 3 | MIA30th | W 24-10 | 4.2 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 0 | 11.0 | WR81 |
Week 3 · MIA · W 24-10 · 4.2 pts
How the 4.2 points scored (PPR)
| |||||||||
| 4 | LV23rd | W 30-27 | 28.1 | 8 | 5 | 111 | 2 | 22.2 | WR4 |
Week 4 · LV · W 30-27 · 28.1 pts
How the 28.1 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Two WR1 weeks and two busts. For a wide receiver ranked WR23 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a top-5 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Season high in a win
5/8, 111 yds, 2 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Miami
2/2, 22 yds.
Just 11.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week vs. Indianapolis
4/4, 86 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Denver
0/1, 0 yds.
Just 0.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (11.2)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup - Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers
View matchup - Kansas City Chiefs vs Seattle Seahawks
View matchup - Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos
View matchup - Kansas City Chiefs vs New York Jets
Tyquan Thornton career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 4 | 15 | 11 | 219 | 2 | 0 | 44.9 | 11.2 | WR23 |
| 2025 | 14 | 37 | 19 | 438 | 3 | 0 | 80.8 | 5.8 | WR81 |
| 2024 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 | 1.4 | WR169 |
| 2023 | 9 | 23 | 13 | 91 | 0 | 51 | 27.2 | 3.0 | WR145 |
| 2022 | 13 | 45 | 22 | 247 | 2 | 16 | 66.3 | 5.1 | WR98 |
| Career | 46 | 128 | 69 | 1,042 | 7 | 67 | 227.9 | 5.0 | - |
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Tyquan Thornton Game Log FAQ
How did Tyquan Thornton do in his last game?
Tyquan Thornton scored 28.1 PPR points in Week 4 at the Raiders, a 30–27 win, a WR4 finish. He caught 5 of 8 targets for 111 yards and 2 touchdowns. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Tyquan Thornton score in his last game?
Tyquan Thornton scored 28.1 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 4 at the Raiders, a WR4 finish for the week. That was 16.9 above his season average of 11.2.
How many receiving yards did Tyquan Thornton have in his last game?
Tyquan Thornton had 111 receiving yards on 5 catches in Week 4 at the Raiders, from 8 targets.
How many touchdowns did Tyquan Thornton score in his last game?
Tyquan Thornton scored 2 touchdowns in Week 4 at the Raiders: 0 rushing and 2 receiving.
How many receptions did Tyquan Thornton have in his last game?
Tyquan Thornton caught 5 of 8 targets for 111 yards in Week 4 at the Raiders.
What were Tyquan Thornton's stats in Week 3?
In Week 3 at the Dolphins, a 24–10 win, Tyquan Thornton caught 2 of 2 targets for 22 yards. That was 4.2 PPR points, a WR81 finish.
What was Tyquan Thornton's best game this season?
Tyquan Thornton's best 2026 game was Week 4 at the Raiders: 28.1 PPR points, a WR4 finish. He caught 5 of 8 targets for 111 yards and 2 touchdowns.
What was Tyquan Thornton's worst game this season?
Tyquan Thornton's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 1 against the Broncos: 0.0 PPR points, a WR124 finish. He caught 0 of 1 target for 0 yards.
How many games has Tyquan Thornton scored a touchdown in this season?
Tyquan Thornton has scored a touchdown in 1 of his 4 games this season, most recently in Week 4.
Can I see Tyquan Thornton's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Thornton's weekly results from any season from 2022 through 2025.
Tyquan Thornton Rest-of-Season Outlook
Efficient WR2 on the sideline for now
Out, ankle.
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished WR81 last season at 5.8 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 4 games he's WR23 at 11.2 PPR points per game, against 5.8 over 14 games last season (WR81). He's running ahead of last season's pace.
Last season he ranked 94th of 142 in target volume (6.7% target share), 39th of 142 in downfield role (22.0% air-yards share) and 36th of 142 in efficiency (1.89 yards per route run). His points come from his efficiency. Target volume is the soft spot. Patrick Mahomes is his quarterback.
He's out, ankle. Until he's back, his value is a bench spot at most, and Jalen Royals takes his snaps.
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Thornton finally flashed in 2025, posting career bests of 438 yards and three scores on just 19 catches, ranking WR65. The how is extreme: a 26.89 air-yards-per-target and 52.37 air yards per reception are pure vertical usage, fueling a gaudy +0.709 EPA per play and 1.89 yards per route run on only a 6.7 percent target share. Seven catches of 20-plus yards and a 61-yard long underline the boom, but a 51.4 catch rate, three drops, and a 39 percent snap share on 12 games expose the bust. It dwarfs his 138 combined yards across 2023-2024.
The move to Kansas City is a fit on paper but a usage minefield. He profiles as the designated deep threat behind Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy, and Travis Kelce, meaning a thin target diet tethered to Patrick Mahomes hitting low-probability shots. That means a handful of spike weeks buried among zeros. For redraft, Thornton is a late-round dart and best-ball stash, not a lineup option you can trust weekly.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 142 receivers who played at least six games. Each bar is one receiver, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Target volume
Downfield role
Efficiency
- Average depth of target
- 26.9
- Drop rate
- 8.1%
- Red-zone targets
- 4
- Route participation
- 36.9%
- YAC per reception
- 3.1
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- The scheduleNone of his next four opponents is a top-10 matchup for WRs.Wk 6 LAC, 17thWk 7 SEA, 32ndWk 8 DEN, 27thWk 9 NYJ, 20th
- Downfield role22.0% air-yards share, 39th of 142 WRs in 2025.
- Strong efficiency1.89 yards per route run, 36th of 142 WRs in 2025.
Risk
- InjuryHe's out, ankle, and Jalen Royals is next on the depth chart.
- Tough matchupsThe Seahawks in Week 7 (32nd) and the Broncos in Week 8 (27th) are among the stingiest defenses against WRs.
- DropsA 8.1% drop rate in 2025.
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Tyquan Thornton Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Tyquan Thornton's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Tyquan Thornton projects as an efficient WR2 on the sideline for now for the rest of the 2026 season: a bench stash in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. His efficiency (1.89 yards per route run, 36th of 142 WRs in 2025) supports that. His target volume (6.7% target share, 94th of 142 WRs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Tyquan Thornton's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Tyquan Thornton is the WR23 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in WR2 territory, a bench stash in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Tyquan Thornton's projected role going forward?
Tyquan Thornton is the listed starting WR, with Jalen Royals next on the depth chart. He is out, ankle for now, which puts that role on hold.
Will Tyquan Thornton get more targets?
Tyquan Thornton's targets are holding steady: 5.0 a game over his last two games against 3.8 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Tyquan Thornton's fantasy football upside?
Tyquan Thornton's upside: his ceiling this season is 28.1 PPR points (Week 4, WR4) and his efficiency (1.89 yards per route run, 36th of 142 WRs in 2025) gives him a weekly floor to build on.
What could hurt Tyquan Thornton's fantasy value?
Tyquan Thornton's risks: he is out, ankle, his target volume (6.7% target share, 94th of 142 WRs in 2025) limits his scoring and the Seahawks in Week 7 and the Broncos in Week 8 are tough matchups. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Tyquan Thornton's remaining fantasy schedule?
Favorable: of his next seven games, 3 come against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 2 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Tyquan Thornton Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 6 report starts Wednesday, Oct 14Thornton hasn't appeared on an injury report this season.
If Thornton Misses Time
Next man up: Jalen Royals
Jalen Royals is next on the Chiefs depth chart at wide receiver. The targets would likely spread across the offense rather than pass to one player, so he's a waiver add only if Thornton misses time.
Who else it affects
His absence would move work to the rest of the offense, and Patrick Mahomes would lose one of his main options.
Injury History at a Glance
Four logged injuries in five seasons, including two shoulder injuries. His lost time is spread out: the most any one injury cost was 4 games.
Durability
51/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Shoulder injury · 2023
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Shoulder | 2 | 8 |
| Concussion | 1 | 3 |
| Foot / toe | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 11 |
Injury risk profile: High
- Shoulder injuries in 2022 and 2023
- Concussion in 2025, 3 games missed
- 11 games in 5 seasons, 4 of them in 2023
- 4 injuries spread across 3 body parts
Tyquan Thornton Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Healthy 0 games missed
No injury has cost Thornton a game this season.
- 2025
Concussion 3 games
Suffered a concussion in Week 15 against the Chargers, which resulted in him being placed on injured reserve for the remainder of the season.
- 2023
Foot Played through
Appeared on the injury report with a foot issue and was limited in practice ahead of Week 9.
- 2023
Shoulder 4 games
Sustained a shoulder injury during a joint practice in the preseason and was subsequently placed on injured reserve, missing the first four games of the season.
- 2022
Fractured Clavicle 4 games
Suffered a fractured clavicle during a preseason game which required him to be placed on injured reserve, causing him to miss the first four games of his rookie season.
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Tyquan Thornton Injury FAQ
Is Tyquan Thornton injured?
Yes. As of October 8, 2026, Tyquan Thornton is out with an ankle injury. He has played every game in 2026. See how the injury changes his rest-of-season value.
Is Tyquan Thornton playing this week?
No. Tyquan Thornton is out for Week 6 against the Chargers on Sunday, October 18. Should you start him?
What injury does Tyquan Thornton have?
Tyquan Thornton has an ankle injury and is out for Week 6. He has played every game in 2026.
Why isn't Tyquan Thornton playing?
Tyquan Thornton is out with an ankle injury, the designation his club filed as of October 8, 2026. That rules him out of Week 6.
Has Tyquan Thornton missed any games this season?
No. Tyquan Thornton has played in every Chiefs game in 2026, 4 games so far.
What is Tyquan Thornton's injury history?
Tyquan Thornton has 4 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 11 games in all: 4 for a shoulder injury in 2023, 4 for a fractured clavicle in 2022 and 3 for a concussion in 2025.
What was Tyquan Thornton's most recent injury?
Tyquan Thornton's most recent logged injury was a concussion in Week 15 of 2025. It cost him 3 games.
Does Tyquan Thornton have any recurring injuries?
Yes: shoulder injuries in 2022 and 2023 (8 games missed).
What was Tyquan Thornton's worst injury?
Tyquan Thornton's longest absence came from a shoulder injury in 2023, which cost him 4 games of the 11 he has missed in his career.
Latest Tyquan Thornton News & Updates
Fantasy-relevant news, game recaps and role changes
Latest update
Thornton posts season high in win at Las Vegas
28.1 FPTS · WR4
Fantasy impact: Ceiling game5 REC · 111 YDS · 2 TD · 8 TGT
SC Takeaway
Volume drove the ceiling: 8 targets produced his first 25+ point game of 2026.
Season Timeline
Week 3Sep 27W 24–10 @ MIA
Fantasy impact: Negative. Floor
Thornton struggles at Miami
4.2 FPTS · WR81↓ 7.0 below season average
2 REC · 22 YDS · 2 TGT
The volume dried up: 2 targets, down from 4.3 in his other games.
Game logWeek 2Sep 20W 33–30 vs IND
Fantasy impact: Positive. Solid
Thornton solid in win vs. Indianapolis
12.6 FPTS · WR24↑ 1.4 above season average
4 REC · 86 YDS · 4 TGT
Efficiency carried it: 21.5 yards per target produced a WR24 finish.
Game logWeek 1Sep 14W 31–10 vs DEN
Fantasy impact: Negative. Floor
Thornton struggles vs. Denver
0.0 FPTS · WR124↓ 11.2 below season average
0 REC · 0 YDS · 1 TGT
The volume dried up: 1 targets, down from 4.7 in his other games.
Game logPreseasonAugust
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Injury
Dealing with hamstring issue (opens in new tab)
Hamstring injury could limit availability; monitor his status before kickoff.
SC Takeaway: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Practice
Exits Tuesday's practice on cart (opens in new tab)
Left Tuesday's practice on a cart, raising concern about his availability.
SC Takeaway: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
Chiefs Teammates News
Updates on Thornton's quarterback and target competition.
- Xavier Worthy: Five catches in Week 2 win (opens in new tab)Xavier Worthy, WR. 22 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Travis Kelce: Signature showing in OT win (opens in new tab)Travis Kelce, TE. 22 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Patrick Mahomes: Vintage performance in OT win (opens in new tab)Patrick Mahomes, QB. 128 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Xavier Worthy: Opens season with three catches (opens in new tab)Xavier Worthy, WR. 22 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Travis Kelce: Game-long catch in Week 1 win (opens in new tab)Travis Kelce, TE. 22 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Patrick Mahomes: Three total TDs in season debut (opens in new tab)Patrick Mahomes, QB. 128 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the Chiefs
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Tyquan Thornton News FAQ
What is the latest news on Tyquan Thornton?
The latest Thornton update, from October 4: Thornton posts season high in win at Las Vegas. Thornton caught 5 of 8 targets for 111 yards and two touchdowns in the 30–27 win at Las Vegas. That was 30% of the team's targets.
How does the latest Tyquan Thornton news affect his fantasy value?
Positively: he scored 28.1 fantasy points, a WR4 finish, 16.9 above his 11.2 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Tyquan Thornton Bio
Tyquan Thornton is a wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs, where he wears No. 2. Born August 7, 2000, in Miami, FL, he attended Booker T. Washington and played college football at Baylor.
The New England Patriots selected Thornton in round 2, pick 50, of the 2022 NFL Draft. Since then, Thornton joined the Kansas City Chiefs in 2025.
In 46 regular-season games since 2022, he has caught 69 passes for 1,042 yards and 7 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
2 stops with 2 teams in 5 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
Kansas City Chiefs Current team2025–present
He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 14 of 18 games.
New England Patriots2022–2024
Selected in round 2, pick 50, of the 2022 NFL Draft. He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 21 of 28 games.
College: Baylor
Transactions
- Re-signedRe-signed with the Chiefs on a two-year, $11 million contract.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Kansas City Chiefs.
- SignedSigned with the Kansas City Chiefs.
- SignedSigned with the Kansas City Chiefs.
- SignedSigned with the Kansas City Chiefs.
- ReleasedReleased by the New England Patriots.
- ActivatedActivated by the New England Patriots.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the New England Patriots.
- ActivatedActivated by the New England Patriots.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the New England Patriots.
- DraftedSelected by the New England Patriots in round 2, pick 50.
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About Tyquan Thornton: Bio FAQ
How old is Tyquan Thornton?
Tyquan Thornton is 26 years old. He was born on August 7, 2000. 2026 is his 5th NFL season.
How tall is Tyquan Thornton?
Tyquan Thornton is 6 feet 2 inches tall (6'2"), listed at 185 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs.
How much does Tyquan Thornton weigh?
Tyquan Thornton weighs 185 pounds, his listed weight on the Kansas City Chiefs roster. He is listed at 6'2".
What number does Tyquan Thornton wear?
Tyquan Thornton wears number 2 for the Kansas City Chiefs. He plays wide receiver.
What position does Tyquan Thornton play?
Tyquan Thornton plays wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs, wearing number 2. 2026 is his 5th season in the NFL.
What team does Tyquan Thornton play for?
Tyquan Thornton plays for the Kansas City Chiefs as a wide receiver. He has been with the Chiefs since 2024.
Where did Tyquan Thornton go to college?
Tyquan Thornton played college football at Baylor, after attending Booker T. Washington (FL). The New England Patriots drafted him out of Baylor in 2022.
When was Tyquan Thornton drafted?
The New England Patriots selected Tyquan Thornton in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft with the 50th overall pick, out of Baylor.
What round was Tyquan Thornton drafted in?
Tyquan Thornton was a second-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, taken 50th overall by the New England Patriots.
What pick was Tyquan Thornton in the NFL Draft?
Tyquan Thornton was the 50th overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, selected by the New England Patriots in the second round.
Where is Tyquan Thornton from?
Tyquan Thornton went to high school in Florida, at Booker T. Washington, before playing college football at Baylor.
When is Tyquan Thornton's birthday?
Tyquan Thornton's birthday is August 7. He was born on August 7, 2000 and is 26 years old.
How long has Tyquan Thornton been in the NFL?
2026 is Tyquan Thornton's 5th NFL season; he entered the league in 2022 as a second-round pick of the New England Patriots. View his career statistics.
What teams has Tyquan Thornton played for?
Tyquan Thornton has played for the New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs. View his career statistics.
What year did Tyquan Thornton enter the NFL?
Tyquan Thornton entered the NFL in 2022, when the New England Patriots drafted him in the second round. 2026 is his 5th season.