Chase McLaughlin fantasy outlook — Week 1
Chase McLaughlin (K, TB) is our K15 for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, projected for 8.4 fantasy points with the team on bye. Data as of September 12, 2026 at 8:23 PM ET.
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- Projection
- 8.4 pts
- K rank
- #15
- Rostered
- 16%
- Started
- 13%
What our analysts say
Sally's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Chase McLaughlin (TB K), our K15 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 8.4 projected points with a spicy Pepper Meter rating. 8.4 projected points is roughly 12% more than the K baseline, and that gap is the entire argument for the spot at K15. No game on the schedule this week, so the only decision is who replaces him. Only 16% of leagues roster him, so this is cheap production before the price goes up. Sally keeps the Pepper Meter at Spicy here because the ceiling is capped, not the role.
Tina's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Chase McLaughlin (TB K), our K15 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 8.4 projected points with a spicy Pepper Meter rating. 8.4 projected points is roughly 12% more than the K baseline, and that gap is the entire argument for the spot at K15. No game on the schedule this week, so the only decision is who replaces him. Only 16% of leagues roster him, so this is cheap production before the price goes up. Tina keeps the Pepper Meter at Spicy here because the ceiling is capped, not the role.