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DB · DEN · #9

Talanoa Hufanga

Height
HT 6'0"
Weight
WT 200 lbs
Birth date
Feb 1, 2000 (age 26.6)
College
USC

Played a short 2026 (1 games) — health is the nearer question than talent.

Dynasty Value Score (DVS)

3,023

Range 2,7913,251

Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection

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 Engine Projections

127.0 pts

7.5 PPG · 17.0 games

49.7 solo · 1 sacks · 1.5 INT

Dynasty Value Score over time

2,9003,0003,2503,5003,600Preseason 2026: 3,467Preseason 20262026 W1: 3,0232026 W1

History starts Preseason 2026.

Player quality

Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.

  • Durability ×0.95

    2 of last 3 seasons under 15 games.

  • Org environment ×1.02

    Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.

Quick answer

Watch

Hufanga had 2 solo tackles in 2026, finishing DB104. Production trend is soft: DB7 → DB104 over the last two seasons. Played a short 2026 (1 games) — health is the nearer question than talent. Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure.

2026 fantasy highlights

IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points

6.0

PPG

6.0

Positional finish

DB104

Key stats

  • Solo: 2
  • Sacks:
  • INT:

Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))

SeasonFinishIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPPPGSoloSacksINT
2026DB1046.06.02
2025DB7170.310.0672
2024DB17943.06.117
2023DB9383.88.4353
2022DB7175.810.35824
2021DB11241.03.420

Career arc

0501001502002021: 41.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)4120212022: 175.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)17620222023: 83.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)8420232024: 43.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)4320242025: 170.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)17020252026: 6.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)620262026 projection: 127.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)1272026*

Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.

Recent games (2026)

WeekIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPOppScriptSoloSacksINT
2026 W16.0KC43 plays · 65% pass2

Usage and availability

Snap share

2025 defense · 96.3% mean

255075100W1W18

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
3
Hurries
0
Missed tackle %
8.6%

Durability

  • 2023
    10 G
  • 2024
    7 G · 1 Out
  • 2025
    17 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 Talanoa Hufanga's dynasty value on NextDyne?
Hufanga scores 3,023 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 Talanoa Hufanga's 2026 Engine Projection?
We project 7.5 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 Talanoa Hufanga 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.