DL · BUF · #98
T.J. SandersQ
- Height
- HT 6'4"
- Weight
- WT 297 lbs
- Birth date
- Jul 30, 2003 (age 23.2)
- College
- South Carolina
Played a short 2025 (10 games) — health is the nearer question than talent.
Picked by the Bills in 2025 via a trade with the Bears.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
607
Range 571–642
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Young DL with proof and a long runway.
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
5.3 pts
5.3 PPG
2 solo
Week 6 projection
3.4 pts
@ LV · floor–ceiling 1.2–5.3
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Combine ×1.00
Athletic composite 3.9/10 (RAS-like; fades after year 2).
Org environment ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
WatchSanders had 2 solo tackles in 2026, ranking DL174 through 1 game. From DL162 to DL174 through 1 game is a dip in pace, not a locked finish. Played a short 2025 (10 games) — health is the nearer question than talent. 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
5.3
PPG
5.3
Rank so far
DL174
Key stats
- Solo: 2
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
2026 week shape
0/1 Boom 0%
0/1 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 | DL174so far | 5.3 | 5.3 | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 | DL162 | 24.8 | 2.5 | 7 | 1 | — |
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 | 5.3 | LA | 56 plays · 34% pass | 2 | — | — |
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 44.2% mean
Advanced (2025)
- Pressures
- 2
- Hurries
- 1
- Missed tackle %
- 0.0%
Durability
- 2024—
- 202510 G · 1 Out
- 20261 G · 3 Out
- 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 T.J. Sanders's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Sanders scores 607 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 T.J. Sanders's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 4.1 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 T.J. Sanders 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.