Chase McLaughlin

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Place Kicker #4

Personal

Age	30
Birthdate	April 9, 1996
Height	6'0"
Weight	190 lb

Draft

College	Illinois
Year	2019
Pick	UDFA
Team	BUF

Fantasy Value

Player News

Chase McLaughlin: Chase McLaughlin Will Kick on Thursday Against Dallas

Tampa Bay Buccaneers placekicker Chase McLaughlin (groin, hip) will kick on Thursday night against the Dallas Cowboys, head coach Todd Bowles told Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. McLaughlin popped up on the Week 5 injury report with groin and hip injuries on Tuesday and did not practice with the rest of the team, but he is apparently fine and is not dealing with a significant injury. He has been a top-10 fantasy kicker through the first four weeks of the 2026 season, making all nine of his field-goal attempts and all seven of his extra-point opportunities for the winless Bucs. The problem with McLaughlin's short-term fantasy appeal is that it will not be nearly as high with starting quarterback Baker Mayfield (thumb) on the sidelines and undrafted rookie signal-caller Jalon Daniels making his second career start this week in Dallas. In the first game without Mayfield this past Sunday in the loss to the Green Bay Packers, McLaughlin only managed to put up two points for his fantasy managers, and he will have another low ceiling against the Cowboys this week. Fantasy managers are better off looking for better upside options at the position.

Oct. 7, 2026 8:09 AM EST

Player Stats

YEAR	TM	GM	Kicking
YEAR	TM	GM	FGM	FGA	FG%	EPM	EPA	EP%
2019	3TM	12	18	23	78.3	26	26	100.0
2020	2TM	7	4	5	80.0	5	6	83.3
2021	CLE	16	15	21	71.4	33	34	97.1
2022	IND	15	29	35	82.9	17	17	100.0
2023	TB	16	26	28	92.9	33	33	100.0
2024	TB	16	28	30	93.3	51	53	96.2
2025	TB	16	29	34	85.3	31	32	96.9
2026	TB	1	2	2	100.0	3	3	100.0