Kyle Juszczyk

Kyle Juszczyk

35-Year-Old FullbackFB
San Francisco 49ers
Out
Injury Knee
Est. Return 10/19/2026
Thu Practice: DNP
2026 Rush/Rec Stats
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TD
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TD
1
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2026 Fantasy Outlook
Juszczyk remains a pillar of consistency for the 49ers offense, particularly as a blocker in the running game, but injuries in the team's pass-catching corps last year allowed the veteran fullback to step up as a receiver. Across 17 regular-season games in 2025, Juszczyk secured 24 of 28 targets for 213 yards and two scores, his highest catch and receiving yard totals since 2021. The 2026 season marks his final year under contract with San Francisco. Read Past Outlooks
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Running Back
Bye Week 8
Height 6'2"
Weight 235
DOB 4/23/1991
College Harvard
Drafted 4th Rd 2013 #130 Overall
Signed a two-year, $7.5 million contract with the 49ers in March of 2025.
Multiweek absence confirmed
FBSan Francisco 49ers
Knee
October 7, 2026
San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Juszczyk will miss multiple weeks after hyperextending and sustaining a bone bruise to his right knee in Sunday's 24-14 win over the Broncos, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
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The veteran fullback can be safely ruled out for Sunday's game in Seattle, and while he appears likely to avoid a stint on injured reserve, he could be at risk of missing additional games beyond Week 5. Through the 49ers' first four games, Juszczyk has recorded four receptions for 55 yards and a touchdown on six targets while also filling a key blocking role.
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How do Kyle Juszczyk's 2026 advanced stats compare to other fullbacks?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Air Yards Per Game
12.3
 
Air Yards Per Snap
0.43
 
% Team Air Yards
6.0%
 
% Team Targets
5.5%
 
Avg Depth of Target
8.2 Yds
 
Catch Rate
66.7%
 
Drop Rate
0.0%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
5.0
 
% Targeted On Route
15.4%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
1.41
 
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Juszczyk appeared to be a salary cap casualty when San Francisco released the fullback this past March. The team quickly reversed course and re-signed the franchise staple to a two-year contract just days after releasing him. The 34-year-old generated 226 yards from scrimmage and three total touchdowns in 2024, numbers simply not good enough for fantasy managers forced to play Juszczyk at the running back position.
Juszczyk continued his dominance at the fullback position in 2022, earning his seventh straight Pro Bowl selection (even scored a touchdown in the game). The 32-year-old received 26 touches for 226 yards with a rushing and receiving touchdown over 16 games. Those numbers could not compete if played in the RB slot in fantasy, which is why Juszczyk only provides massive value to the 49ers and not fantasy managers.
The 49ers shelled out a five-year, $27 million contract to keep Juszczyk around this offseason. While that number seems abnormal for a veteran fullback who accounted for just 266 yards from scrimmage in 2020, his ability as a blocker, pass catcher and short-yardage threat - he had a career-high six touchdowns last year - proved to be too valuable to pass up for the organization. Expect more of the same from Juice this year and beyond; an excellent asset for a football club, but minimal value as a fantasy asset due to lack of volume and unorthodox position.
Fullbacks may be an endangered species in today's NFL, but Juszczyk continues to provide value both as a blocker and as a receiving threat out of the backfield. The seven-year pro led his shallow position in receiving yards - 239 with a touchdown on 20 catches - but he was limited to single-digit carries (three), nullifying any potential for fantasy appeal. Expect more of the same from Juice in 2020: excellent lead blocking with the occasional play or two drawn up for him each game.
Juszczyk turned in another Pro-Bowl season, setting a new career high in receiving yards (324) in addition to his usual excellent run blocking. Fullbacks are a dying breed in the NFL and rarely spark fantasy conversation, but Juice appeared to gain a little bit of deep-league fantasy traction early in the season, averaging 2.8 receptions and 39.4 receiving yards through the first five games of the season. That production, however, died once Nick Mullens took over under center, as he rarely used his fullback in the passing game (1.8 targets per over the final eight games of the season). The 49ers extended Juszczyk's contract option, and the fullback could be on pace for career offensive numbers across the board if Jimmy Garoppolo - who boosted Juszczyk's value the most last season - stays healthy all season.
Juszczyk got off to a slow offensive start with his new club, accruing just 14 touches for 103 combined yards through the first nine weeks of the season (seven healthy games). The Swiss Army knife turned things on in the second half with 24 receptions and 230 receiving yards, finishing with 315 receiving yards and a touchdown, which was best among all fullbacks in the league. "Juice" is more valuable to his actual football club than he is to fantasy owners, given the lack of utility of the fullback position in standard formats. That said, it wouldn't be surprising to see him build on last year's receiving numbers after a full offseason with his new quarterback, Jimmy Garoppolo, and another year under offensive guru Kyle Shanahan.
Juszczyk was one of the 49ers' bigger free agent signings this offseason, inking a four-year deal after spending four years in Baltimore. The versatile fullback accrued 97 receptions (132 targets), 769 yards and five receiving touchdowns in his three years as a starter, bringing playmaking ability to a position that usually lacks it. Teaming up with the offensively-minded Kyle Shanahan -- who maximized Patrick DiMarco's receiving abilities in Atlanta -- could be a match made in heaven.
Entering the final year of his rookie contract, Juszczyk has made a name for himself as one of the better fullbacks the NFL has to offer. He can catch the ball well for an athlete of his stature, too, and was often utilized as a check-down option by Joe Flacco in 2015, as evidenced by his 41 total receptions. However, he rarely gets carries to complement those receptions and is a fantasy afterthought even in the deepest of formats.
Juszczyk came out of Harvard in 2013 with the skillset of an H-back, but the Ravens have molded him into more of a traditional lead blocker, with the versatility to still contribute the occasional reception. He ranked among the fullback leaders in snaps in 2014, finishing with 19 catches for 182 yards and a touchdown, though he did lose a pair of fumbles. He's yet to record a carry through two NFL seasons.
After years of using lead-blocking specialists, the Ravens are expected to hand the starting fullback job to Juszczyk, who profiles as more of a versatile H-back type. There's some hope that he'll become a dependable receiving option, but it's unclear how often the Ravens will even use a fullback, as the team will likely make frequent use of two-TE sets.
Juszczyk is a rookie out of Harvard, where he mostly played tight end. He will serve as the backup fullback behind Vontae Leach and could also see some playing time as an H-back.
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Likely to miss multiple weeks
FBSan Francisco 49ers
Knee
October 5, 2026
Juszczyk is believed to have sustained a sprained right knee in Sunday's 24-14 win over the Broncos and is likely to miss "several weeks," Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Done for day Sunday
FBSan Francisco 49ers
Knee
October 4, 2026
Juszczyk (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Broncos, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
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Exits with leg injury
FBSan Francisco 49ers
Leg
October 4, 2026
Juszczyk exited Sunday's contest against the Broncos in the fourth quarter with a leg injury, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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Secures TD in Week 2
FBSan Francisco 49ers
September 22, 2026
Juszczyk recorded two catches on two targets for 27 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's win over the Dolphins.
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Cleared to play in opener
FBSan Francisco 49ers
September 9, 2026
Juszczyk (finger) does not have an injury designation for Thursday's game against the Rams, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
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Meeting with Steelers
FBFree Agent
March 13, 2025
Juszczyk has a meeting scheduled with the Steelers on Thursday, per Adam Schefter of ESPN.
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Juszczyk is looking for a new home after being released by the 49ers on Monday. The standout fullback has been named to the Pro Bowl in each of the past nine seasons. Pittsburgh would be a logical fit for Juszczyk as a perennial playoff contender that likes to play the kind of run-first, smashmouth football that utilizes the fullback position.
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