Check a trade with Derwin James
DB · LAC · #3
Derwin JamesIR
- Height
- HT 6'2"
- Weight
- WT 215 lbs
- Birth date
- Aug 3, 1996 (age 30.3)
- College
- Florida State
From DB16 to DB175 through 3 games is a dip in pace, not a locked finish.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
4,786
Range 4,417–5,248
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection He is out. The job is still his when he returns.
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
26.3 pts
8.8 PPG
12 solo
Week 9 projection
0.0 pts
vs HOU · floor–ceiling 0.0–0.0
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Org environment ×1.01
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
WatchJames had 12 solo tackles in 2026, ranking DB175 through 3 games. Through 3 games the rank is DB175, off a DB16 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.
2026 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
26.3
PPG
8.8
Rank so far
DB175
Key stats
- Solo: 12
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
2026 week shape
0/3 Boom 0%
0/3 Bust 0%
Boom is 20+ half-PPR. Bust is under 5.
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DB175so far | 26.3 | 8.8 | 12 | — | — |
| 2025 | DB16 | 156.0 | 10.4 | 49 | 2 | 3 |
| 2024 | DB12 | 170.3 | 10.6 | 56 | 5.5 | 1 |
| 2023 | DB6 | 184.8 | 11.6 | 76 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 | DB6 | 176.3 | 12.6 | 58 | 4 | 2 |
| 2021 | DB1 | 186.8 | 12.5 | 70 | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 | DB72 | 45.3 | 9.1 | 21 | — | — |
| 2018 | DB2 | 177.5 | 11.1 | 67 | 3.5 | 3 |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
Recent games (2026)
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Script | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 W3 | 5.3 | BUF | 62 plays · 55% pass | 3 | — | — |
| 2026 W2 | 6.8 | LV | 59 plays · 46% pass | 2 | — | — |
| 2026 W1 | 14.3 | ARI | 48 plays · 56% pass | 7 | — | — |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
Hover a week for the total.
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 92.4% mean
Advanced (2025)
- Pressures
- 10
- Hurries
- 2
- Missed tackle %
- 7.8%
Durability
- 202416 G
- 202515 G
- 20263 G · 2 Out
- 17.0 projected games — recent completed 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 Derwin James's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- James scores 4,786 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 Derwin James's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 9.9 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. 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 Derwin James 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.