Cairo Santos headshot

K · CHI · #8

Cairo Santos

Height
HT 5'8"
Weight
WT 173 lbs
Birth date
Nov 12, 1991 (age 34.8)
College
Tulane

2026 stopped at 1 games; staying on the field is the swing factor.

Dynasty Value Score (DVS)

1,350

Range 3,1173,651

Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection

Peak window — still valuable, but age is already shaping the dynasty price.

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

136.2 pts

8.0 PPG · 17.0 games

27.6 FG · 31.5 att · 36.2 XP

Dynasty Value Score over time

1,3001,3501,400Preseason 2026: 1,313Preseason 20262026 W1: 1,3502026 W1

History starts Preseason 2026.

Quick answer

Buy

Santos made 1 field goals in 2026, finishing K7. Finish path matters here: K18 → K7 is a breakout, not a development pitch. 2026 stopped at 1 games; staying on the field is the swing factor. The trend line says buy: this is a climb, not a name you're paying nostalgia tax for.

2026 fantasy highlights

Half-PPR points

12.0

PPG

12.0

Positional finish

K7

Key stats

  • FG made: 1 (K15)
  • FG att: 1 (K17)
  • XP made: 8 (K1)

Career (Half-PPR)

SeasonFinishHalf-PPR FPPPGFGFG attXP
2026K712.012.0118
2025K18128.08.5253039
2024K24108.06.4212525
2023K3155.09.1353831
2022K27103.06.4212327
2021K20113.06.6263027
2020K10137.08.6303236
2019K3724.04.84912
2018K3263.07.0141822
2017K3725.05.04514
2016K11135.08.4313536
2015K7140.18.8303739
2014K20117.07.3253038

Career arc

0501001502002014: 117.0 Half-PPR20142015: 140.1 Half-PPR2016: 135.0 Half-PPR20162017: 25.0 Half-PPR2018: 63.0 Half-PPR20182019: 24.0 Half-PPR2020: 137.0 Half-PPR20202021: 113.0 Half-PPR2022: 103.0 Half-PPR20222023: 155.0 Half-PPR2024: 108.0 Half-PPR20242025: 128.0 Half-PPR2026: 12.0 Half-PPR20262026 projection: 136.2 Half-PPR2026*

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

Recent games (2026)

WeekHalf-PPR FPOppScriptPassRushRec
2026 W112.0CAR68 plays · 43% pass000

Usage and availability

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.

Durability

  • 2023
    17 G
  • 2024
    17 G
  • 2025
    15 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 Cairo Santos's dynasty value on NextDyne?
Santos scores 1,350 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 Cairo Santos's 2026 Engine Projection?
We project 8.0 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 Cairo Santos in dynasty right now?
The trend line says buy: this is a climb, not a name you're paying nostalgia tax for. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.