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Zonovan Knight Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026

Age
25
Height / weight
5'11", 210 lb
Experience
5th season

2026 Season

PPR PPG
1.2
Pos rank
RB85
Rostered
—

Week 4 at Giants, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 12th vs. RBs, neutral

Zonovan Knight Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis

Scoring rate

1.2 PPG

Played

2 games

Role

Depth

Trend

Stable

Zonovan Knight's 2026 Season, Week by Week

2 games played: two busts. The next four matchups include one of the league's softest run defenses.

  1. Week 1, Win
    ,
    at LAC
    ,
    0.0
    ,
    RB84
  2. Week 2, Loss
    ,
    vs SEA
    ,
    2.4
    ,
    RB62
  3. Week 3, Loss
    ,
    at SF
    ,
    —
    ,
    Did not play
  4. Up next.
    Week 4, Oct 4
    ,
    at NYG
    ,
    12th pts allowed to RBs
    ,
    Neutral
    Giants vs. RBs
  5. Week 5, Oct 11
    ,
    vs DET
    ,
    19th pts allowed to RBs
    ,
    Neutral
    Lions vs. RBs
  6. Week 6, Oct 18
    ,
    at LAR
    ,
    25th pts allowed to RBs
    ,
    Tough
    Rams vs. RBs
  7. Week 7, Oct 25
    ,
    vs DEN
    ,
    6th pts allowed to RBs
    ,
    Favorable
    Broncos 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 Zonovan Knight?

Knight is averaging 1.2 PPR points per game through 2 games, with 24 rushing yards and 0 TD on 2 carries, plus 0 catches for 0 yards. That ranks RB85, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.

He is averaging 12.0 yards per carry. His quarterback has been Jacoby Brissett.

His best week was RB62 in Week 2 against the Seahawks (2.4 points); his worst, RB84 in Week 1 at the Chargers (0.0). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Broncos (6th vs. RBs) in Week 7 and the Cowboys (8th vs. RBs) in Week 8.

For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Knight ranks among all RBs in Redraft Command.

Zonovan Knight 2026 Game Log

WkOppResultFPTSFinish
1@ ChargersW 26–140.0RB84
2vs SeahawksL 7–312.4RB62
Total1–12.4RB85
Full game log with rushing and receiving splits

Career Fantasy Stats by Season

SeasonTeamGPRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TDFPTSPPGFinish
2026ARI22400002.41.2—
2025ARI10269422160192.99.3RB35
2023DET21301803.11.6—
2022NYJ7300113100059.08.4RB45
Career216065362681157.47.5
All 4 seasons and advanced stats

Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability

Injury status

Active, no designation

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Zonovan Knight Fantasy Football FAQ

Should I start Zonovan Knight in Week 4?

Zonovan Knight is depth in most leagues for Week 4 at the Giants, as the RB85 in PPR total points this season (1.2 a game). The Giants rank 12th in PPR points allowed to RBs, a neutral matchup. Get the start/sit call for Knight.

How many fantasy points is Zonovan Knight averaging in 2026?

Zonovan Knight is averaging 1.2 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 2.4 points across 2 games. His last game produced 2.4 points.

Where does Zonovan Knight rank in fantasy football in 2026?

Zonovan Knight ranks RB85 in PPR total points in 2026, through 2 games. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.

Is Zonovan Knight worth rostering in fantasy football?

Mostly not: Zonovan Knight is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues.

What are Zonovan Knight's upcoming fantasy football matchups?

Zonovan Knight's next three games are Week 4 at the Giants (12th in PPR points allowed to RBs, neutral), Week 5 vs. the Lions (19th in PPR points allowed to RBs, neutral) and Week 6 at the Rams (25th in PPR points allowed to RBs, tough). Zero of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.

How consistent has Zonovan Knight been in fantasy football this season?

Zonovan Knight has finished as a top-12 RB in 0 of his 2 games this season and outside the top 36 in 2. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 1.7 points around his 1.2-point average.

What is Zonovan Knight's fantasy floor and ceiling?

This season Zonovan Knight's floor has been 0.0 PPR points (Week 1, RB84) and his ceiling 2.4 (Week 2, RB62). His median week has been 1.2 points. See Knight's full game log.

Zonovan Knight 2026 Stats

2026 through Week 4 · Arizona CardinalsHe hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.

Rushing

Yards
24
TD
0
Carries
2

12.0 Y/C

Receiving

Rec
0
Yards
0
TD
0

0 Targets

Fantasy (PPR)

Points
2.4
Pos rank
RB85

2.4 Best Week 2 vs SEA0.0 Worst Week 1 @ LAC

See these stats game by game

Advanced Rushing Stats

Knight is on the field for 3.3% of snaps and draws 0.0% of his team's targets.

Stat2026 Thru Wk 42025 12 games
Efficiency
Yards after contact per carry4.50—1.6323rd
Explosive run rate50.0%—6.1%12th
Fantasy points per opportunity1.20—0.6342nd
Yards before contact per carry7.50—1.6514th
Broken tackles0—532nd
Usage
Snap share3.3%—33.1%36th
Target share0.0%—5.2%40th
Red-zone opportunities0—2241st
Targets per game0.0—2.658th

Percentiles: 2026: below the qualifying line so far, so no percentiles · 2025 (12 games, weeks 1–17) among 74.

Profile: Knight rarely breaks a big run and meets defenders early.

For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 1.0 carries and 0.0 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.

Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season

20252026, in progressDashed line: career average

1.2

Fantasy PPG

12

Rush yds/g

0.0

Rec/g

Zonovan Knight career stats by season

SeasonGPCarRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TDFPTSPPGFinish
2026to date222400002.41.2—
20251082269422160192.99.3RB35
2023231301803.11.6—
2022785300113100059.08.4RB45
Career211726065362681157.47.5—

What His Career Numbers Say

7.5

Career PPG

21 games over 4 seasons

30%

Availability

Share of team games he played

38%

Top-24 weeks

Share of his games as a top-24 RB

5.8

Weekly swing

Standard deviation, low

Knight has averaged 7.5 fantasy points per game over 21 games and 4 seasons, without a top-12 finish. The average hides two careers: 8.4 a game in his one season with a starter's volume, 7.0 in the three without it.

So far in 2026 he is at 1.2 per game, down 8.1 from 2025. Volume is the driver: 1.0 carries plus targets a game against 11.3. His quarterback this season has been Jacoby Brissett.

Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Knight's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.

Career highs

  • 300Rush yards2022
  • 5Total TD2025
  • 92.9Fantasy pts2025 · RB50
  • 874Career scrimmage yds2022–2026

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Zonovan Knight Stats FAQ

How many fantasy points does Zonovan Knight have in 2026?

Zonovan Knight has 2.4 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 1.2 per game across 2 games. That total ranks RB85 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.

How many rushing yards does Zonovan Knight have this season?

Zonovan Knight has 24 rushing yards in 2026 through Week 4, 12 a game at 12.0 yards per carry. His high was 24 yards, in Week 2 against the Seahawks.

How many touchdowns does Zonovan Knight have this season?

Zonovan Knight has no touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4: 0 rushing and 0 receiving.

How many rushing touchdowns does Zonovan Knight have this season?

Zonovan Knight has no rushing touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4, on 2 carries.

How many carries does Zonovan Knight have this season?

Zonovan Knight has 2 carries in 2026 through Week 4, 1.0 a game, for 24 yards. His high was 2 carries, in Week 2 against the Seahawks.

How many receptions does Zonovan Knight have this season?

Zonovan Knight has no receptions for 0 yards in 2026 through Week 4, on no targets.

How many receiving yards does Zonovan Knight have this season?

Zonovan Knight has 0 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, 0.0 a game on no catches.

How many targets does Zonovan Knight have this season?

Zonovan Knight has drawn no targets in 2026 through Week 4, 0.0 a game, and caught 0 of them.

How many games has Zonovan Knight played in 2026?

Zonovan Knight has played 2 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.

What were Zonovan Knight's stats last season?

In 2025, Zonovan Knight ran for 269 yards and 4 touchdowns and caught 22 passes for 160 yards in 10 games. That was 92.9 PPR points (9.3 per game), an RB35 finish.

What are Zonovan Knight's career NFL stats?

Across 4 seasons and 21 games, Zonovan Knight has 606 rushing yards and 5 rushing touchdowns, plus 36 catches for 268 yards, for 157.4 PPR fantasy points (7.5 per game).

How many touchdowns does Zonovan Knight have in his career?

Zonovan Knight has 6 touchdowns in his NFL career: 5 rushing and 1 receiving, over 21 games.

Stats are official NFL regular-season data processed by StatChasers. Fantasy points use full PPR scoring: 1 point per reception, 1 per 25 passing yards, 4 per passing TD, −1 per interception, 1 per 10 rushing or receiving yards and 6 per rushing or receiving TD. Two-point conversions and lost fumbles count as Sleeper scores them.

Zonovan Knight Game Log 2026

Games played

2

FPTS/G (PPR)

1.2

Carries/g

1.0

Rush yds/g

12.0

Rec/g

0.0

Rec yds/g

0.0

Across 2 games in 2026, Zonovan Knight has averaged 1.0 carries, 12.0 rushing yards and 1.2 PPR fantasy points per game. Zonovan Knight has finished as a top-12 RB in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0. The best week was Week 2 against SEA (2.4 points); the lowest was Week 1 against LAC (0.0).

WkOppResultFPTSCARRUSH YDSRUSH TDTGTRECREC YDSREC TDFinish
1LAC20thW 26-140.00000000RB84

Week 1 · LAC · W 26-14 · 0.0 pts

Weekly finish
RB84 · Bust week
Vs. season average
-1.2 pts
Matchup
LAC ranked 20th in points allowed to RB that season
Offensive snaps
3
2SEA23rdL 7-312.422400000RB62

Week 2 · SEA · L 7-31 · 2.4 pts

Weekly finish
RB62 · Bust week
Vs. season average
+1.2 pts
Matchup
SEA ranked 23rd in points allowed to RB that season
Offensive snaps
3

How the 2.4 points scored (PPR)

  • Rushing yards24 yds+2.4
3Did not play

Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to RBs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.

Where His Weeks Finished

All two weeks outside the top 36. For a running back ranked RB85 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a RB62 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.

RB1 range (top 24)RB2 range (25–36)Bench range (37+)

Game-by-Game Breakdown

Week 2, Sep 20
vs Seahawks
L 7–31

Shut down by Seattle

2 carries, 24 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.

He played 6% of the snaps and handled 2 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.

2.4RB62
Week 1, Sep 13
@ Chargers
W 26–14

Held in check by the Chargers

0 carries, 0 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.

He played 4% of the snaps and handled 0 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.

0.0RB84

Upcoming Matchups

Matchup rank is fantasy points allowed to RBs, in PPR: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest. Measured through Week 4.

Zonovan Knight Game Log 2023

Games played

2

FPTS/G (PPR)

1.6

Carries/g

1.5

Rush yds/g

6.5

Rec/g

0.5

Rec yds/g

4.0

Across 2 games in 2023, Zonovan Knight has averaged 1.5 carries, 6.5 rushing yards and 1.6 PPR fantasy points per game. Zonovan Knight has finished as a top-12 RB in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0. The best week was Week 5 against CAR (1.8 points); the lowest was Week 3 against ATL (1.3).

WkOppResultFPTSCARRUSH YDSRUSH TDTGTRECREC YDSREC TDFinish
1Did not play
2Did not play
3ATL26thW 20-61.331300000RB72

Week 3 · ATL · W 20-6 · 1.3 pts

Weekly finish
RB72 · Bust week
Vs. season average
-0.3 pts
Matchup
ATL ranked 26th in points allowed to RB that season
Offensive snaps
7

How the 1.3 points scored (PPR)

  • Rushing yards13 yds+1.3
4Did not play
5CAR5thW 42-241.80001180RB53

Week 5 · CAR · W 42-24 · 1.8 pts

Weekly finish
RB53 · Bust week
Vs. season average
+0.3 pts
Matchup
CAR ranked 5th in points allowed to RB that season
Offensive snaps
2
Target share
630.0%

How the 1.8 points scored (PPR)

  • Receptions1 rec+1.0
  • Receiving yards8 yds+0.8
6Did not play
7Did not play
8Did not play
9Bye week
10Did not play
11Did not play
12Did not play
13Did not play
14Did not play
15Did not play
16Did not play
17Did not play
18Did not play

Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to RBs across 2023: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.

Where His Weeks Finished

All two weeks outside the top 36. His weeks clustered in a range you could plan around, between RB53 and RB72.

RB1 range (top 24)RB2 range (25–36)Bench range (37+)

Game-by-Game Breakdown

Week 5, Oct 8
vs Panthers
W 42–24

Held in check by Carolina

0 carries, 0 yds. 1/1 receiving, 8 yds.

He played 3% of the snaps and handled 0 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.

1.8RB53
Week 3, Sep 24
vs Falcons
W 20–6

Held in check by Atlanta

3 carries, 13 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.

He played 10% of the snaps and handled 3 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.

1.3RB72

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Zonovan Knight Game Log FAQ

How did Zonovan Knight do in his last game?

Zonovan Knight scored 2.4 PPR points in Week 2 against the Seahawks, a 31–7 loss, an RB62 finish. He ran 2 times for 24 yards. View his 2026 season totals.

How many fantasy points did Zonovan Knight score in his last game?

Zonovan Knight scored 2.4 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 2 against the Seahawks, an RB62 finish for the week. That was 1.2 above his season average of 1.2.

How many rushing yards did Zonovan Knight have in his last game?

Zonovan Knight ran for 24 yards on 2 carries in Week 2 against the Seahawks.

How many touchdowns did Zonovan Knight score in his last game?

Zonovan Knight did not score a touchdown in Week 2 against the Seahawks; his 2.4 points came from yardage and catches.

How many carries did Zonovan Knight have in his last game?

Zonovan Knight had 2 carries for 24 yards in Week 2 against the Seahawks, playing 6% of the offensive snaps.

How many receptions did Zonovan Knight have in his last game?

Zonovan Knight caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards in Week 2 against the Seahawks.

What were Zonovan Knight's stats in Week 1?

In Week 1 at the Chargers, a 26–14 win, Zonovan Knight ran no times for 0 yards. That was 0.0 PPR points, an RB84 finish.

What was Zonovan Knight's best game this season?

Zonovan Knight's best 2026 game was Week 2 against the Seahawks: 2.4 PPR points, an RB62 finish. He ran 2 times for 24 yards.

What was Zonovan Knight's worst game this season?

Zonovan Knight's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 1 at the Chargers: 0.0 PPR points, an RB84 finish. He ran no times for 0 yards.

How many games has Zonovan Knight scored a touchdown in this season?

Zonovan Knight has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 2 games this season.

Can I see Zonovan Knight's game logs from previous seasons?

Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Knight's weekly results from any season from 2022 through 2025.

Zonovan Knight Rest-of-Season Outlook

depth RB for deep leagues only

RB85 through Week 4 · 1.2 PPG

12-team PPRWaiver wire
10-team PPRWaiver wire
Half-PPRWaiver wire

Preseason Projection vs. Reality

He finished RB50 last season at 9.3 points per game.

2025 final
RB50
9.3 PPG over 10 games
Through Week 4
RB85
1.2 PPG over 2 games
Rest of season
Live rank
Updated after every game

Our Take After Week 4

Through 2 games he's RB85 at 1.2 PPR points per game, against 9.3 over 10 games last season (RB50). He's running behind last season's pace.

The next favorable matchup is the Broncos in Week 7 (6th against RBs).

What Could Change His Value

Upside

  • A soft spotThe Broncos in Week 7 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.Wk 4 NYG, 12thWk 5 DET, 19thWk 6 LAR, 25thWk 7 DEN, 6th

Risk

  • A tough matchupThe Rams in Week 6 (25th) is among the stingiest defenses against RBs.
Weighing Knight against another running back on your roster?Compare them in Redraft Command

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Zonovan Knight Fantasy Outlook FAQ

What is Zonovan Knight's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?

Zonovan Knight 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 Zonovan Knight's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?

Zonovan Knight is the RB85 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 Zonovan Knight's fantasy football upside?

Zonovan Knight's upside: his ceiling this season is 2.4 PPR points (Week 2, RB62) and the Broncos in Week 7 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.

What could hurt Zonovan Knight's fantasy value?

Zonovan Knight's risks: the Rams in Week 6 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.

How difficult is Zonovan Knight's remaining fantasy schedule?

Difficult: of his next seven games, 2 come against a top-10 matchup for RBs and 3 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.

Latest Zonovan Knight News & Updates

Season Timeline

Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.

  1. Week 1Sep 13W 26–14 @ LAC

    Fantasy impact: Negative.

    Knight struggles at Los Angeles

    0.0 fantasy points · RB84 · 1.2 below his 1.2 average

    Knight ran 0 times for 0 yards in the 26–14 win at Los Angeles. He played 4% of the offensive snaps.

    Game log

Cardinals Teammates News

Updates on Knight's backfield partners and quarterback.

Around the Cardinals

All Arizona Cardinals news

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Zonovan Knight News FAQ

What is the latest news on Zonovan Knight?

The latest Knight update, from September 20: Knight struggles vs. Seattle. Knight ran 2 times for 24 yards in the 31–7 loss vs. Seattle. He played 6% of the offensive snaps.

How does the latest Zonovan Knight news affect his fantasy value?

Positively: he scored 2.4 fantasy points, a RB62 finish, 1.2 above his 1.2 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.

Zonovan Knight Bio

Zonovan Knight is a running back for the Arizona Cardinals, where he wears No. 20. Born April 11, 2001, in Bailey, NC, he attended Southern Nash and played college football at N.C. State.

He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the New York Jets in 2022. Since then, Knight played for the Detroit Lions (2023), returned to the New York Jets in 2024 and joined the Arizona Cardinals in 2025.

In 21 regular-season games since 2022, he has run for 606 yards and 5 touchdowns and caught 36 passes.

Career Timeline

4 stops with 3 teams in 5 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.

NYJ2022 New York Jets
300rush yds, 1 TD, 13 rec · 7 games
DET2023 Detroit Lions
13rush yds, 0 TD, 1 rec · 2 games
NYJ2024 New York Jets
0games played
Cardinals2025–now Arizona Cardinals
293rush yds, 4 TD, 22 rec · 12 games
Regular-season rushing and receiving stats with each team. 2026 through Week 3.

What happened at each stop

Most recent first.

  1. Arizona Cardinals Current team2025–present

    He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 8 of 15 games.

  2. New York Jets2024, second stint

    Listed on the 2024 roster; no regular-season stats recorded.

  3. Detroit Lions2023

    He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 2 of 2 games.

  4. New York Jets2022

    He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 6 of 7 games.

  5. College: N.C. State

4 seasons of history, one question: is he worth a roster spot now?Check his rest-of-season value in Redraft Command

Trades and Team Changes

  1. JoinedJoined the Arizona Cardinals; his first game with them was Week 5.
  2. JoinedReturned to the New York Jets.
  3. JoinedJoined the Detroit Lions; his first game with them was Week 3.
  4. SignedSigned as an undrafted free agent with the New York Jets.

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About Zonovan Knight: Bio FAQ

How old is Zonovan Knight?

Zonovan Knight is 25 years old. He was born on April 11, 2001. 2026 is his 5th NFL season.

How tall is Zonovan Knight?

Zonovan Knight is 5 feet 11 inches tall (5'11"), listed at 210 pounds, and plays running back for the Arizona Cardinals.

How much does Zonovan Knight weigh?

Zonovan Knight weighs 210 pounds, his listed weight on the Arizona Cardinals roster. He is listed at 5'11".

What number does Zonovan Knight wear?

Zonovan Knight wears number 20 for the Arizona Cardinals. He plays running back.

What position does Zonovan Knight play?

Zonovan Knight plays running back for the Arizona Cardinals, wearing number 20. 2026 is his 5th season in the NFL.

What team does Zonovan Knight play for?

Zonovan Knight plays for the Arizona Cardinals as a running back. He has been with the Cardinals since 2025.

Where did Zonovan Knight go to college?

Zonovan Knight played college football at NC State, after attending Southern Nash (NC).

Where is Zonovan Knight from?

Zonovan Knight went to high school in North Carolina, at Southern Nash, before playing college football at NC State.

When is Zonovan Knight's birthday?

Zonovan Knight's birthday is April 11. He was born on April 11, 2001 and is 25 years old.

How long has Zonovan Knight been in the NFL?

2026 is Zonovan Knight's 5th NFL season; he entered the league in 2022. View his career statistics.

What teams has Zonovan Knight played for?

Zonovan Knight has played for the New York Jets (two stints), Detroit Lions and Arizona Cardinals. View his career statistics.

What year did Zonovan Knight enter the NFL?

Zonovan Knight entered the NFL in 2022. 2026 is his 5th season.