DB · MIN · #24
Jay Ward
- Height
- HT 6'1"
- Weight
- WT 188 lbs
- Birth date
- Jul 13, 2000 (age 26.3)
- College
- LSU
From DB216 to DB279 through 5 games is a dip in pace, not a locked finish.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
151
Range 370–456
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
8.3 pts
1.7 PPG
4 solo
Week 9 projection
2.4 pts
vs BUF · floor–ceiling 1.0–3.8
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Durability ×0.95
3 of last 3 seasons under 15 games.
Org environment ×1.01
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
WatchWard had 4 solo tackles in 2026, ranking DB279 through 5 games. Through 5 games the rank is DB279, off a DB216 season. Wait for more games before calling it a decline. The 2026 projection is thin — only roster him if you need the upside. Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure.
NextDyne coverage
Dynasty notes from our blog that mention Jay Ward.
2026 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
8.3
PPG
1.7
Rank so far
DB279
Key stats
- Solo: 4
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
2026 week shape
0/5 Boom 0%
5/5 Bust 100%
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 | DB279so far | 8.3 | 1.7 | 4 | — | — |
| 2025 | DB216 | 36.0 | 3.0 | 13 | — | — |
| 2024 | DB286 | 6.0 | 0.8 | 2 | — | — |
| 2023 | DB226 | 13.8 | 2.0 | 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 W8 | 1.5Bust | DET | 47 plays · 62% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2026 W7 | 3.0Bust | IND | 53 plays · 45% pass | 2 | — | — |
| 2026 W5 | 0.8Bust | NO | 66 plays · 46% pass | — | — | — |
| 2026 W4 | 2.3Bust | MIA | 68 plays · 54% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2026 W2 | 0.8Bust | CHI | 48 plays · 42% pass | — | — | — |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
Hover a week for the total.
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 29.7% mean
Pass-play participation
0.0%
2025 · share of the team’s dropback plays this player was on the field for. Presence, not a charted route rate.
Advanced (2025)
- Pressures
- 1
- Hurries
- 1
- Missed tackle %
- 6.9%
Durability
- 20248 G · 1 Out
- 202512 G
- 20265 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 Jay Ward's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Ward scores 151 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 Jay Ward's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 3.6 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 Jay Ward 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.