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DB · DET · #32

Brian Branch
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Height
HT 6'0"
Weight
WT 203 lbs
Birth date
Oct 22, 2001 (age 25)
College
Alabama

He ranks DB233 through 2 games, down from DB52. Early, not a finished step down.

Dynasty Value Score (DVS)

6,797

Range 6,243–6,797

Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection Listed as the lead with the touches — score stepped up for that role, not to the previous starter's price.

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 total FP

14.0 pts

7.0 PPG

3 solo · 1 INT

Week 9 projection

6.1 pts

@ MIA · floor–ceiling 2.4–10.0

Dynasty Value Score over time

5,3005,5005,7506,0006,2506,5006,7507,000Preseason 2026: 5,487Preseason 20262026 W1: 6,2042026 W12026 W2: 6,2042026 W22026 W3: 6,2042026 W32026 W4: 6,2432026 W42026 W5: 6,2432026 W52026 W6: 6,2432026 W62026 W7: 6,2432026 W72026 W8: 6,7972026 W8

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

Watch

Branch had 3 solo tackles, 1 INT in 2026, ranking DB233 through 2 games. Through 2 games the rank is DB233, off a DB52 season. Wait for more games before calling it a decline. 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.

2026 fantasy highlights

IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points

14.0

PPG

7.0

Rank so far

DB233

Key stats

  • Solo: 3
  • Sacks: —
  • INT: 1 (DB27)

2026 week shape

0/2 Boom 0%

1/2 Bust 50%

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

Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))

SeasonFinishIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPPPGSoloSacksINT
2026DB233so far14.07.03—1
2025DB52130.810.9462.5—
2024DB2200.012.57314
2023DB29143.09.54313

Career arc

01002003002023: 143.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)14320232024: 200.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)20020242025: 130.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)13120252026: 14.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)1420262026 projection: 173.6 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)1742026*

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

Recent games (2026)

WeekIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPOppScriptSoloSacksINT
2026 W83.8BustMIN64 plays · 39% pass2——
2026 W710.3GB65 plays · 49% pass1—1

Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)

Boom 20+Bust under 5
51015202578Week

Hover a week for the total.

Usage and availability

Snap share

2025 defense · 95.6% 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
6
Hurries
1
Missed tackle %
3.8%

Durability

  • 2024
    16 G
  • 2025
    12 G · 1 Out
  • 2026
    2 G · 4 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 Brian Branch's dynasty value on NextDyne?
Branch scores 6,797 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. 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 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.