DB · NYJ · #21
Brandon Stephens
- Height
- HT 6'1"
- Weight
- WT 215 lbs
- Birth date
- Dec 29, 1997 (age 28.8)
- College
- SMU; UCLA
He ranks DB115 through 4 games, down from DB75. Early, not a finished step down.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
2,578
Range 2,392–2,761
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Proven DB in his prime — production and runway both hold.
DVS is our model view, scored on Engine-default half-PPR — not a guaranteed price in your league. Bye weeks and schedule strength are left out on purpose.
2026 total FP
28.5 pts
7.1 PPG
12 solo
Week 6 projection
7.8 pts
@ NE · floor–ceiling 4.3–11.2
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Org environment ×0.98
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
WatchStephens had 12 solo tackles in 2026, ranking DB115 through 4 games. He ranks DB115 through 4 games, down from DB75. Early, not a finished step down. Looking at 2026, he's a situational piece unless the role grows. Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure.
2026 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
28.5
PPG
7.1
Rank so far
DB115
Key stats
- Solo: 12
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
2026 week shape
0/4 Boom 0%
0/4 Bust 0%
Boom is 20+ half-PPR. Bust is under 5.
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DB115so far | 28.5 | 7.1 | 12 | — | — |
| 2025 | DB75 | 114.0 | 7.1 | 46 | — | — |
| 2024 | DB53 | 122.3 | 7.2 | 58 | 1.5 | — |
| 2023 | DB43 | 122.8 | 7.7 | 53 | — | 2 |
| 2022 | DB121 | 59.0 | 5.4 | 28 | 0.5 | — |
| 2021 | DB56 | 98.8 | 5.8 | 46 | — | — |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
Recent games (2026)
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Script | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 W5 | 6.0 | CLE | 62 plays · 48% pass | 3 | — | — |
| 2026 W4 | 10.8 | CHI | 29 plays · 52% pass | 3 | — | — |
| 2026 W3 | 6.5 | DET | 56 plays · 66% pass | 3 | — | — |
| 2026 W2 | 5.3 | GB | 68 plays · 60% pass | 3 | — | — |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
Hover a week for the total.
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 99.4% mean
Pass-play participation
0.0%
2024· share of the team’s dropback plays this player was on the field for. Presence, not a charted route rate.
Advanced (2025)
- Pressures
- 1
- Hurries
- 1
- Missed tackle %
- 9.9%
Durability
- 202417 G
- 202516 G · 1 Out
- 20264 G
- 17.0 projected games — recent completed seasons at a full slate.
Next Gen Stats
Next Gen tracking is for skill-position players.
Historical comps
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.
FAQ
- What is Brandon Stephens's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Stephens scores 2,578 out of 10,000. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
- What is Brandon Stephens's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 7.5 half-PPR points per game for 2026. That rate feeds Value Score — multiply by games and your league’s scoring if you want a season total.
- How are season fantasy points calculated on this page?
- Season totals and the recent game log use Half-PPR so every public profile matches our Engine board. A boom week is 20+ half-PPR; a bust is under 5. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Should I trade for Brandon Stephens in dynasty right now?
- Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.