Chase McLaughlin is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers number 4 k, a seasoned 7-year pro, and finished the 2025 regular season as a low-end fantasy option at his position. He averaged 8.8 fantasy points per game across 17 appearances, which ranks him 12th among ks in our 2026 draft board. That per-game number is the starting point for every start or sit decision you make with him in 2026.
Chase McLaughlin produced steady fantasy output in 2025 with 8.8 PPG over 17 games.
Chase McLaughlin is a key fantasy asset whose role and production make him a weekly lineup decision.
Heading into 2026, Chase McLaughlin projects as a core piece of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense. Managers drafting him need to plan around his Week 11 bye and monitor training camp reports for role changes. DraftCall's AI comparison engine lets you pit him against any other NFL player in seconds, factoring in matchup quality, recent form, and scoring format, so you can make start or sit calls with real reasoning instead of gut feel.
