DB · DET · #32
Brian BranchO
- Height
- HT 6'0"
- Weight
- WT 203 lbs
- Birth date
- Oct 22, 2001 (age 24.9)
- College
- Alabama
Recent form cooled from DB2 to DB52 — watch whether that's noise or a real step down.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
6,204
Range 5,644–6,753
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
173.6 pts
10.2 PPG · 17.0 games
61.4 solo · 1.9 sacks · 2.1 INT
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Durability ×0.98
One recent short season (games missed). Production already saw the missed games — this is forward risk only.
Org environment ×1.01
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
WatchBranch had 46 solo tackles, 2.5 sacks in 2025, finishing DB52. Production trend is soft: DB2 → DB52 over the last two seasons. The 2026 projection is modest — the role has to hold. Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure.
NextDyne coverage
Dynasty notes from our blog that mention Brian Branch.
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Top 20 Defensive Backs: Dynasty Value Score
Dynasty DB trade value agrees with the points board at the very top, then splits hard — a top-3 projected safety falls out of the Top 20 entirely on a thin 2025. Defensive backs ranked by Dynasty Value Score.
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Top 20 IDP: Dynasty Value Score
Dynasty IDP trade value doesn't reward the points board the same way — a torn ACL keeps a high-end DL projection off this list, and five defensive backs crack a top 20 scoring leaves to linebackers. The Top 20 IDP players by Dynasty Value Score.
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Top 20 Overall IDP: 2026 Season Projections
One linebacker after another — the Top 20 overall IDP players for 2026 across DL, LB, and DB, and why nineteen of them play the same position.
2025 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
130.8
PPG
10.9
Positional finish
DB52
Key stats
- Solo: 46
- Sacks: 2.5 (DB6)
- INT: —
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | DB52 | 130.8 | 10.9 | 46 | 2.5 | — |
| 2024 | DB2 | 200.0 | 12.5 | 73 | 1 | 4 |
| 2023 | DB28 | 143.0 | 9.5 | 43 | 1 | 3 |
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 W14 | 12.3 | DAL | 56 plays · 61% pass | 3 | — | — |
| 2025 W13 | 15.8 | GB | 57 plays · 47% pass | 7 | — | — |
| 2025 W12 | 9.0 | NYG | 62 plays · 68% pass | 3 | — | — |
| 2025 W11 | 7.5 | PHI | 58 plays · 64% pass | 4 | — | — |
| 2025 W10 | 16.3 | WAS | 68 plays · 52% pass | 4 | 1.5 | — |
| 2025 W9 | 7.5 | MIN | 57 plays · 65% pass | 4 | — | — |
| 2025 W6 | 8.3 | KC | 52 plays · 56% pass | 4 | — | — |
| 2025 W5 | 3.8 | CIN | 57 plays · 42% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W4 | 11.0 | CLE | 56 plays · 48% pass | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W3 | 9.8 | BAL | 66 plays · 42% pass | 5 | — | — |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
Hover a week for the total.
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 95.6% mean
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
- 6
- Hurries
- 1
- Missed tackle %
- 3.8%
Durability
- 202315 G · 2 Out
- 202416 G
- 202512 G · 1 Out
- 17.0 projected games — injury history is priced as risk, not a short 2026 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 Brian Branch's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Branch scores 6,204 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 Brian Branch's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 10.2 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 Brian Branch 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.