Check a trade with Denzel Ward

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DB · CLE · #21

Denzel Ward

Height
HT 5'11"
Weight
WT 191 lbs
Birth date
Apr 28, 1997 (age 29.5)
College
Ohio State

DB26 through 8 games is the running rank, next to a DB147 season.

Picked by the Browns in 2018 via a trade with the Texans.

Dynasty Value Score (DVS)

1,434

Range 1,381–1,521

Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection In-season usage moved the score inside this range.

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

71.0 pts

8.9 PPG

17 solo · 3 INT

Week 9 projection

7.9 pts

@ NO · floor–ceiling 4.4–11.5

Dynasty Value Score over time

1,2001,3001,4001,500Preseason 2026: 1,246Preseason 20262026 W1: 1,4472026 W12026 W2: 1,4472026 W22026 W3: 1,4472026 W32026 W4: 1,4522026 W42026 W5: 1,4522026 W52026 W6: 1,4522026 W62026 W7: 1,4442026 W72026 W8: 1,4342026 W8

History starts Preseason 2026.

Player quality

Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.

  • Durability ×0.98

    2 of last 3 seasons under 15 games — slight availability risk, not a short 2026 slate.

  • Org environment ×1.02

    Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.

Quick answer

Buy low

Ward had 17 solo tackles, 3 INT in 2026, ranking DB26 through 8 games. Current rank is DB26 through 8 games — DB147 was the last finished season. The 2026 projection is modest — the role has to hold. That's a buy-low window if the price still reflects the rough year, not the recovery.

2026 fantasy highlights

IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points

71.0

PPG

8.9

Rank so far

DB26

Key stats

  • Solo: 17
  • Sacks: —
  • INT: 3 (DB2)

2026 week shape

0/8 Boom 0%

1/8 Bust 13%

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

Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))

SeasonFinishIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPPPGSoloSacksINT
2026DB26so far71.08.917—3
2025DB14770.55.027—1
2024DB78111.57.038—2
2023DB10774.56.226—2
2022DB57111.38.037—3
2021DB6096.36.4330.53
2020DB34104.58.737—2
2019DB2897.08.136—2
2018DB16119.09.239—3

Career arc

0501001502018: 119.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)11920182019: 97.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)9720192020: 104.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)10520202021: 96.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)9620212022: 111.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)11120222023: 74.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)7520232024: 111.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)11220242025: 70.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)7120252026: 71.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)7120262026 projection: 109.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)1092026*

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

Recent games (2026)

WeekIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPOppScriptSoloSacksINT
2026 W810.3PIT56 plays · 73% pass1—1
2026 W711.8TEN65 plays · 55% pass1—1
2026 W63.8BustBAL55 plays · 47% pass———
2026 W58.3NYJ57 plays · 58% pass4——
2026 W411.8PIT60 plays · 55% pass3—1
2026 W36.0CAR61 plays · 51% pass3——
2026 W210.8TB53 plays · 57% pass4——
2026 W18.5JAX44 plays · 50% pass1——

Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)

Boom 20+Bust under 5
51015202512345678Week

Hover a week for the total.

Usage and availability

Snap share

2025 defense · 83.1% mean

255075100W1W18

Advanced (2025)

Pressures
0
Hurries
0
Missed tackle %
17.0%

Durability

  • 2024
    16 G · 1 Out
  • 2025
    14 G · 2 Out
  • 2026
    8 G
  • 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 Denzel Ward's dynasty value on NextDyne?
Ward scores 1,434 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 Denzel Ward's 2026 Engine Projection?
We project 6.4 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 Denzel Ward in dynasty right now?
That's a buy-low window if the price still reflects the rough year, not the recovery. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.