2026 NFL Red Zone Opportunities: Targets, Carries & Touches

Red-zone opportunities are vital for scoring fantasy points.

Most NFL touchdowns come from inside the red zone, so fantasy managers need to know which players are getting those opportunities.

The table below tracks every player's red-zone opportunities (targets and carries) and efficiency.

Filter the table for just plays from inside the 10-yard line or 5-yard line, and drill down to red-zone usage by team.

Click here to see red-zone stats for each NFL offense and defense

Most Red-Zone Carries 2026

Jahmyr Gibbs leads the league in red-zone carries in 2026.

1. Jahmyr Gibbs
2. Derrick Henry
3. Javonte Williams
4. D'Andre Swift
5. Jonathan Taylor

Most Carries From Inside the 5-Yard Line 2026

Derrick Henry, Jahmyr Gibbs, and Javonte Williams lead the league in carries from inside the 5-yard line in 2026.

1. Derrick Henry
2. Jahmyr Gibbs
3. Javonte Williams
4. Jonathan Taylor
5. D'Andre Swift

Most Red-Zone Targets 2026

Amon-Ra St. Brown leads the league in red-zone targets in 2026.

1. Amon-Ra St. Brown
2. Jaxon Smith-Njigba
3. Trey McBride
4. Sam LaPorta
5. Michael Wilson

Most Targets From Inside the 10-Yard Line 2026

Trey McBride leads the league in targets from inside the 10-yard line in 2026.

1. Trey McBride
2. Sam LaPorta
3. Amon-Ra St. Brown
4. Juwan Johnson
5. Jaxon Smith-Njigba
6. Michael Wilson
7. Tetairoa McMillan

Why Are Red-Zone Opportunities Important?

Most NFL touchdowns come from inside the red zone.

Since 2010:

• 73.7% of all red-zone touchdowns come from inside the 10-yard line. In 2025, that rate was 73.1%.
• 47.3% of all red-zone touchdowns are scored from inside the 5-yard line. In 2025, that rate was 47.2%.
• 86.4% of all rushing touchdowns come from inside the red zone. In 2025, that rate was 84.1%.
• 67.1% of all passing touchdowns come from inside the red zone. In 2025, that rate was 69.1%.
• 73.9% of all rushing touchdowns come from inside the 10-yard line. In 2025, that rate was 73.1%.
• 43.8% of all passing touchdowns scored overall come from inside the 10-yard line. In 2025, that rate was 44.0%.
• 57.1% of all rushing touchdowns come from inside the 5-yard line. In 2025, that rate was 53.5%.
• 22.7% of all passing touchdowns scored overall come from inside the 5-yard line. In 2025, that rate was 23.8%.
• 32.5% of all rushing touchdowns overall come from the 1-yard line. In 2025, that rate was 28.6%.

Red-zone opportunities are important for fantasy players.