K · FA · #8
Daniel Carlson
- Height
- HT 6'5"
- Weight
- WT 215 lbs
- Birth date
- Jan 23, 1995 (age 31.6)
- College
- Auburn
Production trend is soft: K10 → K27 over the last two seasons.
Picked by the Vikings in 2018 via a trade with the Jets.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
1,500
Range 3,392–3,989
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Proven kicker 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
7.2 PPG
Projected points per game
Quick answer
WatchCarlson made 22 field goals in 2025, finishing K27. Recent form cooled from K10 to K27 — watch whether that's noise or a real step down. 2026 looks more like a flex than a locked starter. Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure.
2025 fantasy highlights
Half-PPR points
99.0
PPG
5.8
Positional finish
K27
Key stats
- FG made: 22 (K25)
- FG att: 27 (K24)
- XP made: 21 (K30)
Career (Half-PPR)
| Season | Finish | Half-PPR FP | PPG | FG | FG att | XP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | K27 | 99.0 | 5.8 | 22 | 27 | 21 |
| 2024 | K10 | 139.0 | 8.2 | 34 | 40 | 23 |
| 2023 | K24 | 118.0 | 6.9 | 26 | 30 | 32 |
| 2022 | K2 | 160.0 | 9.4 | 34 | 37 | 35 |
| 2021 | K1 | 171.0 | 10.1 | 40 | 43 | 30 |
| 2020 | K3 | 153.0 | 9.6 | 33 | 35 | 45 |
| 2019 | K26 | 90.0 | 5.6 | 19 | 26 | 34 |
| 2018 | K26 | 86.0 | 7.2 | 17 | 21 | 24 |
Career arc
Recent games (2025)
| Week | Half-PPR FP | Opp | Script | Pass | Rush | Rec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 W18 | 0.0 | KC | 58 plays · 45% pass | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W17 | 1.0 | NYG | 50 plays · 60% pass | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W16 | 3.0 | HOU | 50 plays · 46% pass | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W15 | 0.0 | PHI | 38 plays · 66% pass | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W14 | 2.0 | DEN | 44 plays · 73% pass | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W13 | 2.0 | LAC | 41 plays · 56% pass | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W12 | 0.0 | CLE | 65 plays · 68% pass | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W11 | 1.0 | DAL | 54 plays · 78% pass | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W10 | 0.0 | DEN | 52 plays · 52% pass | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W9 | 2.0 | JAX | 58 plays · 67% pass | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Weekly Half-PPR
Hover a week for the total.
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
- 202317 G
- 202417 G
- 202517 G
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 Daniel Carlson's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Carlson scores 1,500 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 Daniel Carlson's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 7.2 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 Daniel Carlson 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.