DB · LAC · #3
Derwin JamesO
- Height
- HT 6'2"
- Weight
- WT 215 lbs
- Birth date
- Aug 3, 1996 (age 30.2)
- College
- Florida State
From DB16 to DB126 through 3 games is a dip in pace, not a locked finish.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
4,836
Range 4,417–5,248
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 total FP
26.3 pts
8.8 PPG
12 solo
Week 6 projection
0.0 pts
@ KC · floor–ceiling 0.0–0.0
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Org environment ×1.01
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
WatchJames had 12 solo tackles in 2026, ranking DB126 through 3 games. Through 3 games the rank is DB126, off a DB16 season. Wait for more games before calling it a decline. The 2026 projection is modest — the role has to hold. 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
26.3
PPG
8.8
Rank so far
DB126
Key stats
- Solo: 12
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
2026 week shape
0/3 Boom 0%
0/3 Bust 0%
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 | DB126so far | 26.3 | 8.8 | 12 | — | — |
| 2025 | DB16 | 156.0 | 10.4 | 49 | 2 | 3 |
| 2024 | DB12 | 170.3 | 10.6 | 56 | 5.5 | 1 |
| 2023 | DB6 | 184.8 | 11.6 | 76 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 | DB6 | 176.3 | 12.6 | 58 | 4 | 2 |
| 2021 | DB1 | 186.8 | 12.5 | 70 | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 | DB71 | 45.3 | 9.1 | 21 | — | — |
| 2018 | DB2 | 177.5 | 11.1 | 67 | 3.5 | 3 |
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 W3 | 5.3 | BUF | 62 plays · 55% pass | 3 | — | — |
| 2026 W2 | 6.8 | LV | 59 plays · 46% pass | 2 | — | — |
| 2026 W1 | 14.3 | ARI | 48 plays · 56% pass | 7 | — | — |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
Hover a week for the total.
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 92.4% mean
Advanced (2025)
- Pressures
- 10
- Hurries
- 2
- Missed tackle %
- 7.8%
Durability
- 202416 G
- 202515 G
- 20263 G · 2 Out
- 17.0 projected games — recent completed seasons at a full 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 Derwin James's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- James scores 4,836 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 Derwin James's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 9.9 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 Derwin James 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.