DL · CHI · #97
James Lynch
- Height
- HT 6'4"
- Weight
- WT 295 lbs
- Birth date
- Jan 20, 1999 (age 27.7)
- College
- Baylor
Only 1 games in 2026 — availability is the headline.
Picked by the Vikings in 2020 via a trade with the Saints.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
360
Range 476–539
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Depth/upside bet — DL role isn't locked starter volume yet.
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
70.8 pts
4.2 PPG · 17.0 games
17.4 solo · 3.2 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
One recent short season (games missed). Production already saw the missed games — this is forward risk only.
Org environment ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
Buy lowLynch had 2 solo tackles in 2026, finishing DL67. The arc is recovery: DL137, then DL148, now DL67. 2026 stopped at 1 games; staying on the field is the swing factor. 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
3.8
PPG
3.8
Positional finish
DL67
Key stats
- Solo: 2
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DL67 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 | DL148 | 31.8 | 2.0 | 12 | 0.5 | — |
| 2024 | DL137 | 26.8 | 3.0 | 4 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | DL103 | 25.3 | 1.9 | 11 | — | — |
| 2021 | DL71 | 43.5 | 4.0 | 15 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | DL80 | 9.8 | 3.3 | 2 | 1 | — |
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 | 3.8 | CAR | 68 plays · 43% pass | 2 | — | — |
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 31.4% mean
Advanced (2025)
- Pressures
- 4
- Hurries
- 1
- Missed tackle %
- 0.0%
Durability
- 2023—
- 20249 G
- 202516 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 James Lynch's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Lynch scores 360 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 James Lynch's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 4.2 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 James Lynch 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.