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Daniel Carlson

Daniel Carlson fantasy outlook for week 9 vs CLE. Chance to play: 100%.

This week's projection and range of outcomes

ScoringProjection80% range (P10 to P90)Rank
Standard8.22.1 to 14.2K14
Half PPR8.22.1 to 14.2K14
PPR8.22.1 to 14.2K14

The range is Margin's: how far real outcomes landed from projections like this one, by position and size, over 2019 to 2025. It assumes he plays.

Matchup

Recent usage

WeekOpponentSnap shareTargetsCarriesPoints (half PPR)
Week 4ATL———5.0
Week 5MIN———0.0
Week 6NYG———13.0
Week 7PIT———3.0

Season range

41.0 points so far; 119.2 projected for the season (80% range 100.2 to 138.2, half PPR, 10 games left).

Daniel Carlson 2026 game log and weekly projections

Half-PPR points and projection by week. Each linked week has its own page with the full stat line, all three scorings and everyone in the game.

WeekOpponentPointsProj.Rank
Week 1@ DET5.06.3K23
Week 2@ BAL13.07.2K6
Week 3vs LV2.08.5K26
Week 4vs ATL5.07.9K22
Week 5vs MIN0.07.7K28
Week 6@ NYG13.07.7K7
Week 7vs PIT3.07.5K22
Week 8Bye———
Week 9vs CLE—8.2upcoming
Week 10vs CAR—8.0upcoming
Week 11@ CHI—8.0upcoming
Week 12@ CIN—8.0upcoming
Week 13vs GB—8.0upcoming
Week 14@ CAR—8.0upcoming
Week 15@ TB—8.0upcoming
Week 16vs ARI—8.4upcoming
Week 17@ ATL—8.0upcoming
Week 18vs TB—8.0upcoming

Daniel Carlson 2026 stats and fantasy points

41.0 half-PPR points in 7 games (5.9 a game), K28 so far. PPR 41.0, standard 41.0.

StatTotalPer game
Field goals made / attempted8 / 12—
Field goals of 50+ yards30.4
Extra points made / attempted16 / 18—

Daniel Carlson rest of season outlook

Margin projects 80.6 half-PPR points over his 10 remaining games (8.1 a game), K9 the rest of the way. PPR 80.6, standard 80.6.

His outlook is better than his start (K28 to date, K9 projected from here), the profile of a buy-low.

Start or sit Daniel Carlson in week 9?

Borderline: a flex or a deep-league start. Daniel Carlson is K13 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (K12) is projected for 8.2 half-PPR points; Margin gives Daniel Carlson a 45% chance to score at least that.

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Questions

What is Daniel Carlson's fantasy projection for week 9?

8.2 half-PPR points (8.2 PPR, 8.2 standard), with an 80% range of 2.1 to 14.2.

Should I start Daniel Carlson in week 9?

Borderline: a flex or a deep-league start. Daniel Carlson is K13 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (K12) is projected for 8.2 half-PPR points; Margin gives Daniel Carlson a 45% chance to score at least that.

How many fantasy points has Daniel Carlson scored in 2026?

41.0 half-PPR points in 7 games (5.9 per game), K28 at his position; 41.0 in PPR and 41.0 in standard.

What is Daniel Carlson's rest of season outlook?

Margin projects 80.6 half-PPR points over his 10 remaining games (8.1 a game), K9 the rest of the way. PPR 80.6, standard 80.6.

Should I trade for Daniel Carlson?

His outlook is better than his start (K28 to date, K9 projected from here), the profile of a buy-low. Connect your league and Margin prices any trade against your roster.

Is Daniel Carlson injured?

Daniel Carlson has no injury designation. His chance to play in week 9: 100%.

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