WR · BUF · #5
Josh Palmer
- Height
- HT 6'1"
- Weight
- WT 210 lbs
- Birth date
- Sep 22, 1999 (age 27)
- College
- Tennessee
WR76 slipped to WR108 last year; that's the warning.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
112
Range 317–414
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Depth/upside bet — WR 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
61.5 pts
3.6 PPG · 13.1 games
25.2 rec · 377.7 rec yds · 1.4 rec TD
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Durability ×0.98
2 of last 3 seasons under 15 games — slight availability risk, not a short 2026 slate.
Process ×1.01
Process residual (not a second production percentile).
Org environment ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
WatchPalmer caught 22 passes for 303 yards in 2025, finishing WR108. He scored about 28% less than his touches said he should. Production trend is soft: WR76 → WR108 over the last two seasons. 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.
2025 fantasy highlights
Half-PPR points
41.3
PPG
3.4
Positional finish
WR108
Key stats
- Rec: 22 (WR97)
- Rec yds: 303 (WR90)
- Rec TD: —
2025: 3.4 PPG actual vs 4.7 expected from usage (12 REG weeks, half-PPR) — underperformed by 28%.
Career (Half-PPR)
| Season | Finish | Half-PPR FP | PPG | Rec | Rec yd | Rec TD | Rush yd | Rush TD | Pass yd | Pass TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | WR108 | 41.3 | 3.4 | 22 | 303 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | WR76 | 87.9 | 5.9 | 39 | 584 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | WR64 | 87.7 | 8.8 | 38 | 581 | 2 | 6 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | WR40 | 133.3 | 8.3 | 72 | 769 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | WR75 | 76.4 | 5.1 | 33 | 353 | 4 | 6 | — | — | — |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
Recent games (2025)
| Week | Half-PPR FP | Opp | Script | Rec | Rush | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 W18 | 0.6 | NYJ | 72 plays · 40% pass | 1 · 1 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W17 | 1.7 | PHI | 68 plays · 52% pass | 12 · 1 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W16 | 0.7 | CLE | 48 plays · 40% pass | 2 · 1 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W15 | 2.1 | NE | 65 plays · 43% pass | 16 · 1 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W12 | 3.1 | HOU | 58 plays · 59% pass | 21 · 2 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W11 | 2.7 | TB | 53 plays · 57% pass | 17 · 2 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W6 | 7.0 | ATL | 50 plays · 52% pass | 60 · 2 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W5 | 4.6 | NE | 60 plays · 52% pass | 36 · 2 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W4 | 3.5 | NO | 54 plays · 41% pass | 25 · 2 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W3 | 1.0 | MIA | 55 plays · 51% pass | 5 · 1 rec | 0 | 0 |
Weekly Half-PPR
Hover a week for the gap.
Dashed line is expected Half-PPR from usage.
Those opponents
Pass yards they allowed per game in 2025, vs league. Plus is easier.
- NYJ+1% · 226 pass yards
- PHI-9% · 205 pass yards
- CLE-16% · 189 pass yards
- NE-8% · 207 pass yards
- HOU-9% · 205 pass yards
- TB+13% · 255 pass yards
- ATL-1% · 222 pass yards
- NO-13% · 196 pass yards
- MIA+3% · 231 pass yards
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 offense · 48.3% mean
target share
Hover a week for the share.
Pass-play participation
56.7%
2025· share of the team’s dropback plays this player was on the field for. Presence, not a charted route rate.
Advanced (2025)
- Broken tackles
- 0
- Avg depth of target
- 11.5
- Drop %
- 0.0%
Durability
- 202310 G · 3 Out
- 202415 G · 1 Out
- 202512 G · 2 Out
- 13.1 projected games — injury history is priced as risk, not a short 2026 slate.
R3 (77 overall) WR · that slot hit at 18.8% in 2010–2023 classes (n=64; contributor 34.4%). Window is the first three NFL seasons.
Next Gen Stats
2024 season · Next Gen Stats · ranks among NGS sample
- Separation
- 2.56yd
- Cushion
- 6.61yd
- YAC above expected
- 0.14yd
- Air yards share
- 23.4%
79th of 97
19th of 97
68th of 97
45th of 97
Historical comps
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.
FAQ
- What is Josh Palmer's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Palmer scores 112 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 Josh Palmer'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. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Should I trade for Josh Palmer 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.