WR · NE · #1
A.J. BrownIR
- Height
- HT 6'1"
- Weight
- WT 226 lbs
- Birth date
- Jun 30, 1997 (age 29.2)
- College
- Mississippi
Played a short 2026 (1 games) — health is the nearer question than talent.
Traded from PHI to NE (Jun 2, 2026).
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
0
Range 0–247
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Young DB with proof and a long runway.
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
1.1 PPG
Projected points per game
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Org environment ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
WatchBrown caught 3 passes for 26 yards in 2026, finishing WR68. WR14 slipped to WR68 last year; that's the warning. 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
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2026 fantasy highlights
Half-PPR points
4.1
PPG
4.1
Positional finish
WR68
Key stats
- Rec: 3 (WR41)
- Rec yds: 26 (WR66)
- Rec TD: —
Career (Half-PPR)
| Season | Finish | Half-PPR FP | PPG | Rec | Rec yd | Rec TD | Rush yd | Rush TD | Pass yd | Pass TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | WR68 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3 | 26 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | WR14 | 181.3 | 12.1 | 78 | 1003 | 7 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | WR18 | 183.4 | 14.1 | 67 | 1079 | 7 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | WR7 | 236.6 | 13.9 | 106 | 1456 | 7 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | WR5 | 255.6 | 15.0 | 88 | 1496 | 11 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | WR32 | 149.4 | 11.5 | 63 | 869 | 5 | 10 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | WR12 | 206.5 | 14.8 | 70 | 1075 | 11 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | WR15 | 191.1 | 11.9 | 52 | 1051 | 8 | 60 | 1 | — | — |
Career arc
Recent games (2026)
| Week | Half-PPR FP | Opp | Script | Rec | Rush | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 W1 | 4.1 | SEA | 64 plays · 52% pass | 26 · 3 rec | 0 | 0 |
Week 1 Engine grade
Projected 12.8 · scored 4.1 half-PPR · outside the floor–ceiling band. Miss +8.7.
Those opponents
Pass yards they allowed per game in 2026, vs league. Plus is easier.
- SEA-21% · 178 pass yards
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 offense · 90.7% mean
Pass-play participation
95.8%
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
- 7
- Avg depth of target
- 11.8
- Drop %
- 0.8%
Durability
- 202317 G
- 202413 G · 1 Out
- 202515 G · 1 Out
R5 (169 overall) WR · that slot hit at 9.1% in 2010–2023 classes (n=55; contributor 21.8%). Window is the first three NFL seasons.
Next Gen Stats
2025 season · Next Gen Stats · ranks among NGS sample
- Separation
- 2.24yd
- Cushion
- 5.74yd
- YAC above expected
- 1.06yd
- Air yards share
- 33.4%
78th of 85
62nd of 85
15th of 85
15th of 85
Historical comps
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.
FAQ
- What is A.J. Brown's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Brown scores 0 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 A.J. Brown's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 1.1 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 A.J. Brown 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.