RB · CIN · #34
Samaje Perine
- Height
- HT 5'10"
- Weight
- WT 240 lbs
- Birth date
- Sep 16, 1995 (age 31.1)
- College
- Oklahoma
The running rank is RB41 through 5 games, from RB57. Don't treat that like a season finish; the downside gets steeper at 31.1.
Picked by the Commanders in 2017 via a trade with the Jets.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
2,515
Range 427–6,158
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection Featured usage in a listed second role — score moved up inside a new range.
Win-now veteran — still scores, but dynasty runway is short at this age for a RB.
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
26.6 pts
5.3 PPG
110 rush yds · 7 rec · 61 rec yds
Week 6 projection
Bye
No game this week
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Process ×0.99
Process residual (not a second production percentile).
Org environment ×0.98
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
BuyPerine ran for 110 yards and caught 7 passes in 2026, ranking RB41 through 5 games. Through 5 games he sits RB41, up from RB57 — a climb, not a final rank. He's 31 — older RBs usually lose work and upside. The trend line says buy: this is a climb, not a name you're paying nostalgia tax for.
NextDyne coverage
Dynasty notes from our blog that mention Samaje Perine.
2026 fantasy highlights
Half-PPR points
26.6
PPG
5.3
Rank so far
RB41
Key stats
- Rush yds: 110 (RB48)
- Rec: 7 (RB36)
2026 week shape
0/5 Boom 0%
3/5 Bust 60%
Boom is 20+ half-PPR. Bust is under 5.
Career (Half-PPR)
| Season | Finish | Half-PPR FP | PPG | Rush yd | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yd | Rec TD | Pass yd | Pass TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | RB41so far | 26.6 | 5.3 | 110 | — | 7 | 61 | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 | RB57 | 69.4 | 4.6 | 382 | 3 | 17 | 87 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | RB54 | 69.4 | 4.1 | 92 | 1 | 28 | 322 | 1 | — | — |
| 2023 | RB43 | 96.3 | 5.7 | 238 | 1 | 50 | 455 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | RB37 | 123.1 | 7.7 | 394 | 2 | 38 | 287 | 4 | — | — |
| 2021 | RB62 | 69.7 | 4.6 | 246 | 1 | 27 | 196 | 1 | — | — |
| 2020 | RB67 | 60.2 | 5.0 | 301 | 3 | 11 | 66 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | RB134 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | RB118 | 5.2 | 1.3 | 32 | — | 3 | 5 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | RB44 | 97.5 | 7.5 | 603 | 1 | 22 | 182 | 1 | — | — |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
Recent games (2026)
| Week | Half-PPR FP | Opp | Script | Rush | Rec | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 W5 | 14.8 | MIA | 63 plays · 51% pass | 68 | 10 / 1 TD · 2 rec | 0 |
| 2026 W4 | 0.7Bust | JAX | 69 plays · 78% pass | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 W3 | 1.9Bust | PIT | 55 plays · 67% pass | 9 | 5 · 1 rec | 0 |
| 2026 W2 | 2.7Bust | HOU | 54 plays · 57% pass | 6 | 16 · 1 rec | 0 |
| 2026 W1 | 6.5 | TB | 62 plays · 57% pass | 20 | 30 · 3 rec | 0 |
Weekly Half-PPR
Hover a week for the total.
Week 5 Engine grade
Projected 2.9 · scored 14.8 half-PPR · outside the floor–ceiling band. Miss -11.9.
Those opponents
Rush yards they allowed per game in 2026, vs league. Plus is easier.
- MIA-1% · 111 rush yards
- JAX-43% · 64 rush yards
- PIT-8% · 103 rush yards
- HOU-30% · 78 rush yards
- TB-35% · 73 rush yards
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 offense · 35.1% mean
carry share
Hover a week for the share.
Pass-play participation
35.5%
2025· share of the team’s dropback plays this player was on the field for. Presence, not a charted route rate.
Advanced (2025)
- Yards after contact / att
- 2.3
- Yards before contact / att
- 2.3
- Broken tackles
- 4
Durability
- 202417 G
- 202515 G · 1 Out
- 20265 G
- 13.0 projected games — recent completed seasons at a full slate.
R4 (114 overall) RB · that slot hit at 12.3% in 2010–2023 classes (n=57; contributor 29.8%). Window is the first three NFL seasons.
Next Gen Stats
No Next Gen Stats for this player yet.
Historical comps
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.
FAQ
- What is Samaje Perine's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Perine scores 2,515 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 Samaje Perine's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 2.6 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 Samaje Perine in dynasty right now?
- The trend line says buy: this is a climb, not a name you're paying nostalgia tax for. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.