DL · BUF · #97
Greg Gaines
- Height
- HT 6'1"
- Weight
- WT 312 lbs
- Birth date
- May 6, 1996 (age 30.4)
- College
- Washington
Finish path matters here: DL128 → DL100 is a breakout, not a development pitch; 2026 also ended early (1 games).
Picked by the Rams in 2019 via a trade with the Patriots.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
479
Range 575–616
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Proven DL 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
66.9 pts
3.9 PPG · 17.0 games
15.9 solo · 3.6 sacks · 0.1 INT
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Durability ×0.98
3 of last 3 seasons under 15 games — slight availability risk, not a short 2026 slate.
Quick answer
BuyGaines had 1 solo tackles in 2026, finishing DL100. Coming off a real climb — DL128 to DL100 tells the story better than age. Played a short 2026 (1 games) — health is the nearer question than talent. The trend line says buy: this is a climb, not a name you're paying nostalgia tax for.
2026 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
2.3
PPG
2.3
Positional finish
DL100
Key stats
- Solo: 1
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DL100 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 | DL128 | 38.8 | 2.8 | 11 | 2 | — |
| 2024 | DL146 | 23.0 | 2.1 | 5 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | DL113 | 26.8 | 2.1 | 4 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | DL52 | 62.0 | 4.8 | 14 | 4 | — |
| 2021 | DL32 | 77.8 | 4.6 | 21 | 4.5 | — |
| 2020 | DL59 | 30.8 | 2.8 | 8 | 1.5 | — |
| 2019 | DL63 | 16.3 | 2.7 | 6 | 0.5 | — |
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 W1 | 2.3 | HOU | 50 plays · 58% pass | 1 | — | — |
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 35.2% mean
Advanced (2025)
- Pressures
- 2
- Hurries
- 0
- Missed tackle %
- 8.0%
Durability
- 202313 G
- 202411 G · 2 Out
- 202514 G
- 17.0 projected games — injury history is priced as risk, not a short 2026 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 Greg Gaines's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Gaines scores 479 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 Greg Gaines's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 3.9 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. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Should I trade for Greg Gaines 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.