RB · IND · #21
DJ Giddens
- Height
- HT 6'1"
- Weight
- WT 212 lbs
- Birth date
- Aug 26, 2003 (age 23)
- College
- Kansas State
2025 stopped at 5 games; staying on the field is the swing factor.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
16
Range 287–461
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Young RB with proof and a long runway.
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
57.0 pts
3.4 PPG · 13.0 games
271 rush yds · 12.2 rec · 95.6 rec yds
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Process ×0.99
Process residual (not a second production percentile).
Combine ×1.01
Athletic composite 7.1/10 (RAS-like; fades after year 2).
Quick answer
BuyGiddens ran for 96 yards in 2025, finishing RB107. He scored about 46% less than his touches said he should. Played a short 2025 (5 games) — health is the nearer question than talent. The 2026 projection is cautious — wait for a real role change before paying up. Age is on his side — a reasonable buy if the RB role keeps opening up.
2025 fantasy highlights
Half-PPR points
9.6
PPG
1.9
Positional finish
RB107
Key stats
- Rush yds: 96 (RB82)
- Rec: —
2025: 1.9 PPG actual vs 3.5 expected from usage (5 REG weeks, half-PPR) — underperformed by 46%.
Career (Half-PPR)
| Season | Finish | Half-PPR FP | PPG | Rush yd | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yd | Rec TD | Pass yd | Pass TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | RB107 | 9.6 | 1.9 | 96 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
Recent games (2025)
| Week | Half-PPR FP | Opp | Script | Rush | Rec | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 W18 | 3.0 | HOU | 63 plays · 56% pass | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W5 | 2.2 | LV | 57 plays · 56% pass | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W3 | 0.3 | TEN | 53 plays · 47% pass | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W2 | 0.0 | DEN | 66 plays · 52% pass | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W1 | 4.1 | MIA | 69 plays · 42% pass | 41 | 0 | 0 |
Weekly Half-PPR
Hover a week for the gap.
Dashed line is expected Half-PPR from usage.
Those opponents
Rush yards they allowed per game in 2025, vs league. Plus is easier.
- HOU-20% · 94 rush yards
- LV-0% · 117 rush yards
- TEN-2% · 115 rush yards
- DEN-22% · 91 rush yards
- MIA+13% · 132 rush yards
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 offense · 12.0% mean
carry share
Hover a week for the share.
Pass-play participation
7.6%
2025· share of the team’s dropback plays this player was on the field for. Presence, not a charted route rate.
Advanced (2025)
- Yards after contact / att
- 1.8
- Yards before contact / att
- 1.8
- Broken tackles
- 0
Durability
- 2023—
- 2024—
- 20255 G
- 13.0 projected games — injury history is priced as risk, not a short 2026 slate.
R5 (151 overall) RB · that slot hit at 18.2% in 2010–2023 classes (n=44; contributor 22.7%). Window is the first three NFL seasons.
Next Gen Stats
No Next Gen Stats for this player yet.
Historical comps
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.
FAQ
- What is DJ Giddens's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Giddens scores 16 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 DJ Giddens's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 3.4 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. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Should I trade for DJ Giddens in dynasty right now?
- Age is on his side — a reasonable buy if the RB role keeps opening up. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.