DB · NYJ · #21
Brandon Stephens
- Height
- HT 6'1"
- Weight
- WT 215 lbs
- Birth date
- Dec 29, 1997 (age 28.7)
- College
- SMU; UCLA
Recent form cooled from DB53 to DB75 — watch whether that's noise or a real step down.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
2,565
Range 2,380–2,747
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 Engine Projections
126.7 pts
7.5 PPG · 17.0 games
52.5 solo · 0.6 sacks · 1 INT
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 46 solo tackles in 2025, finishing DB75. Recent form cooled from DB53 to DB75 — watch whether that's noise or a real 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.
2025 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
114.0
PPG
7.1
Positional finish
DB75
Key stats
- Solo: 46
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | DB75 | 114.0 | 7.1 | 46 | — | — |
| 2024 | DB53 | 122.3 | 7.2 | 58 | 1.5 | — |
| 2023 | DB42 | 122.8 | 7.7 | 53 | — | 2 |
| 2022 | DB119 | 59.0 | 5.4 | 28 | 0.5 | — |
| 2021 | DB55 | 98.8 | 5.8 | 46 | — | — |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
Recent games (2025)
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Script | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 W17 | 2.3 | NE | 62 plays · 55% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W16 | 4.5 | NO | 55 plays · 64% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W15 | 13.0 | JAX | 65 plays · 51% pass | 5 | — | — |
| 2025 W14 | 2.3 | MIA | 51 plays · 67% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W13 | 4.5 | ATL | 61 plays · 54% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W12 | 4.5 | BAL | 54 plays · 52% pass | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W11 | 11.3 | NE | 55 plays · 49% pass | 5 | — | — |
| 2025 W10 | 7.3 | CLE | 44 plays · 25% pass | 3 | — | — |
| 2025 W8 | 3.0 | CIN | 70 plays · 47% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W7 | 10.5 | CAR | 54 plays · 63% pass | 5 | — | — |
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
- 202316 G
- 202417 G
- 202516 G · 1 Out
- 17.0 projected games — last three 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 2,565 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. 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.