DL · HOU · #51
Will Anderson Jr.
- Height
- HT 6'4"
- Weight
- WT 243 lbs
- Birth date
- Sep 2, 2001 (age 25)
- College
- Alabama
2026 stopped at 1 games; staying on the field is the swing factor.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
5,277
Range 4,813–5,733
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
150.2 pts
8.8 PPG · 17.0 games
29.7 solo · 10.7 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 ×1.01
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
WatchAnderson had 1 solo tackles, 0.5 sacks in 2026, finishing DL50. Production trend is soft: DL3 → DL50 over the last two seasons. 2026 stopped at 1 games; staying on the field is the swing factor. 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 Will Anderson Jr..
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Top 20 IDP: Dynasty Value Score
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2026 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
5.0
PPG
5.0
Positional finish
DL50
Key stats
- Solo: 1
- Sacks: 0.5 (DL21)
- INT: —
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DL50 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 1 | 0.5 | — |
| 2025 | DL3 | 173.3 | 10.2 | 31 | 12 | — |
| 2024 | DL8 | 129.0 | 9.9 | 23 | 11 | — |
| 2023 | DL39 | 91.0 | 6.1 | 21 | 7 | — |
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 | 5.0 | BUF | 70 plays · 54% pass | 1 | 0.5 | — |
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 66.7% mean
Advanced (2025)
- Pressures
- 36
- Hurries
- 15
- Missed tackle %
- 5.3%
Durability
- 202315 G · 2 Out
- 202413 G · 2 Out
- 202517 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 Will Anderson Jr.'s dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Anderson scores 5,277 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 Will Anderson Jr.'s 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 8.8 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 Will Anderson Jr. 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.