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LB · NYG · #0

Brian Burns

Height
HT 6'5"
Weight
WT 250 lbs
Birth date
Apr 23, 1998 (age 28.4)
College
Florida State

Only 1 games in 2026 — availability is the headline.

Traded from CAR to NYG (Mar 13, 2024).

Dynasty Value Score (DVS)

4,632

Range 4,2345,023

Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection

Proven LB 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

185.1 pts

10.9 PPG · 17.0 games

45.6 solo · 9.9 sacks · 0.2 INT

Dynasty Value Score over time

4,6004,7004,8004,900Preseason 2026: 4,832Preseason 20262026 W1: 4,6322026 W1

History starts Preseason 2026.

Quick answer

Watch

Burns had 2 solo tackles in 2026, finishing LB110. LB6 slipped to LB110 last year; that's the warning. Only 1 games in 2026 — availability is the headline. 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

3.0

PPG

3.0

Positional finish

LB110

Key stats

  • Solo: 2
  • Sacks:
  • INT:

Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))

SeasonFinishIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPPPGSoloSacksINT
2026LB1103.03.02
2025LB6216.012.73916.5
2024LB29162.39.5358.5
2023LB57120.07.5258
2022LB23157.39.83012.5
2021LB37124.87.8279
2020LB23139.89.3359
2019LB5081.06.8197.5

Career arc

01002003002019: 81.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)8120192020: 139.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)14020202021: 124.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)12520212022: 157.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)15720222023: 120.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)12020232024: 162.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)16220242025: 216.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)21620252026: 3.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)320262026 projection: 185.1 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)1852026*

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

Recent games (2026)

WeekIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPOppScriptSoloSacksINT
2026 W13.0DAL66 plays · 44% pass2

Usage and availability

Snap share

2025 defense · 77.1% mean

255075100W1W18

Advanced (2025)

Pressures
41
Hurries
10
Missed tackle %
5.6%

Durability

  • 2023
    16 G · 1 Out
  • 2024
    17 G
  • 2025
    17 G
  • 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 Brian Burns's dynasty value on NextDyne?
Burns scores 4,632 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 Burns's 2026 Engine Projection?
We project 10.9 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. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
Should I trade for Brian Burns 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.