DL · IND · #98
Arden KeyIR
- Height
- HT 6'5"
- Weight
- WT 240 lbs
- Birth date
- May 3, 1996 (age 30.5)
- College
- LSU
He ranks DL161 through 4 games, down from DL103. Early, not a finished step down.
Picked by the Raiders in 2018 via a trade with the Rams.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
1,534
Range 1,464–1,622
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection He is out. The job is still his when he returns.
Proven DL 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
14.3 pts
3.6 PPG
3 solo · 0.5 sacks
Week 9 projection
0.0 pts
vs DAL · floor–ceiling 0.0–0.0
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Durability ×0.98
2 of last 3 seasons under 15 games — slight availability risk, not a short 2026 slate.
Quick answer
WatchKey had 3 solo tackles, 0.5 sacks in 2026, ranking DL161 through 4 games. Through 4 games the rank is DL161, off a DL103 season. Wait for more games before calling it a decline. The 2026 projection is thin — only roster him if you need the upside. 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
14.3
PPG
3.6
Rank so far
DL161
Key stats
- Solo: 3
- Sacks: 0.5 (DL115)
- INT: —
2026 week shape
0/4 Boom 0%
3/4 Bust 75%
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 | DL161so far | 14.3 | 3.6 | 3 | 0.5 | — |
| 2025 | DL103 | 51.3 | 4.3 | 9 | 4 | — |
| 2024 | DL21 | 106.5 | 6.7 | 21 | 6.5 | — |
| 2023 | DL52 | 68.8 | 5.3 | 12 | 6 | — |
| 2022 | DL55 | 60.8 | 3.8 | 13 | 4.5 | — |
| 2021 | DL54 | 60.8 | 3.8 | 10 | 6.5 | — |
| 2020 | DL67 | 25.8 | 2.0 | 10 | — | — |
| 2019 | DL66 | 17.3 | 4.3 | 3 | 2 | — |
| 2018 | DL39 | 40.8 | 2.7 | 16 | 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 W4 | 1.5Bust | WAS | 64 plays · 53% pass | — | — | — |
| 2026 W3 | 0.0Bust | HOU | 67 plays · 54% pass | — | — | — |
| 2026 W2 | 0.8Bust | KC | 63 plays · 49% pass | — | — | — |
| 2026 W1 | 12.0 | BAL | 51 plays · 61% pass | 3 | 0.5 | — |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
Hover a week for the total.
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 59.3% mean
Advanced (2025)
- Pressures
- 18
- Hurries
- 7
- Missed tackle %
- 4.3%
Durability
- 202416 G · 1 Out
- 202512 G · 4 Out
- 20264 G · 1 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 Arden Key's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Key scores 1,534 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 Arden Key's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 5.9 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 Arden Key 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.