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LB · BUF · #54

Shaq Thompson

Height
HT 6'0"
Weight
WT 230 lbs
Birth date
Apr 21, 1994 (age 32.5)
College
Washington

The last two seasons moved from LB144 to LB100 — that's the dynasty read; 2024 also ended early (4 games).

Dynasty Value Score (DVS)

491

Range 458–525

Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection

Elite LB production now; the age curve is already in the score.

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.

2025 total FP

89.8 pts

7.5 PPG

33 solo · 1 sacks

Week 6 projection

7.2 pts

@ LV · floor–ceiling 4.4–11.4

Dynasty Value Score over time

300400500550Preseason 2026: 400Preseason 20262026 W1: 3452026 W12026 W2: 3452026 W22026 W3: 4912026 W32026 W4: 4912026 W42026 W5: 4912026 W5

History starts Preseason 2026.

Player quality

Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.

  • Durability ×0.95

    3 of last 3 seasons under 15 games.

  • Org environment ×0.99

    Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.

Quick answer

Buy

Thompson had 33 solo tackles, 1 sack in 2025, finishing LB100. Finish path matters here: LB144 → LB100 is a breakout, not a development pitch. Played a short 2024 (4 games) — health is the nearer question than talent. The trend line says buy: this is a climb, not a name you're paying nostalgia tax for.

2025 fantasy highlights

IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points

89.8

PPG

7.5

Positional finish

LB100

Key stats

  • Solo: 33
  • Sacks: 1 (LB114)
  • INT: —

2025 week shape

0/10 Boom 0%

3/10 Bust 30%

Boom is 20+ half-PPR. Bust is under 5.

Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))

SeasonFinishIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPPPGSoloSacksINT
2025LB10089.87.5331—
2024LB14443.010.818——
2023LB2059.04.55——
2022LB24157.89.3660.5—
2021LB22155.811.15822
2020LB15163.510.263——
2019LB7173.512.4733—
2018LB18121.38.7483.5—
2017LB27102.07.3412—
2016LB2399.88.339—1
2015LB3567.05.2271—

Career arc

0501001502002015: 67.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)20152016: 99.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)20162017: 102.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)20172018: 121.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)20182019: 173.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)20192020: 163.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)20202021: 155.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)20212022: 157.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)20222023: 9.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)20232024: 43.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)20242025: 89.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)20252026 projection: 125.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)2026*

Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.

Recent games (2025)

WeekIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPOppScriptSoloSacksINT
2025 W177.3PHI68 plays · 52% pass3——
2025 W162.3BustCLE48 plays · 40% pass1——
2025 W155.8NE65 plays · 43% pass2——
2025 W148.8CIN57 plays · 49% pass3——
2025 W1310.5PIT74 plays · 31% pass5——
2025 W123.0BustHOU58 plays · 59% pass———
2025 W85.3CAR58 plays · 40% pass3——
2025 W614.8ATL50 plays · 52% pass5——
2025 W516.8NE60 plays · 52% pass41—
2025 W44.5BustNO54 plays · 41% pass2——

Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)

Boom 20+Bust under 5
51015202545101517Week

Hover a week for the total.

Usage and availability

Snap share

2025 defense · 65.5% mean

255075100W1W18

Pass-play participation

0.0%

2025· share of the team’s dropback plays this player was on the field for. Presence, not a charted route rate.

Advanced (2025)

Pressures
3
Hurries
0
Missed tackle %
6.7%

Durability

  • 2024
    4 G · 1 Out
  • 2025
    12 G · 2 Out
  • 2026
    —
  • 17.0 projected games — injury history is priced as risk, not a short 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 Shaq Thompson's dynasty value on NextDyne?
Thompson scores 491 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 Shaq Thompson's 2026 Engine Projection?
We project 7.4 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 Shaq Thompson 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.