DB · LA · #35
Jaylen Watson
- Height
- HT 6'2"
- Weight
- WT 197 lbs
- Birth date
- Sep 17, 1998 (age 28.1)
- College
- Washington State; Ventura
Through 4 games the rank is DB119, off a DB79 season. Wait for more games before calling it a decline.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
1,471
Range 1,398–1,542
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
28.0 pts
7.0 PPG
7 solo · 1 INT
Week 6 projection
5.9 pts
floor–ceiling 2.3–9.0
Dynasty Value Score over time
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 ×1.01
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
WatchWatson had 7 solo tackles, 1 INT in 2026, ranking DB119 through 4 games. He ranks DB119 through 4 games, down from DB79. Early, not a finished step down. 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
28.0
PPG
7.0
Rank so far
DB119
Key stats
- Solo: 7
- Sacks: —
- INT: 1 (DB13)
2026 week shape
0/4 Boom 0%
1/4 Bust 25%
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 | DB119so far | 28.0 | 7.0 | 7 | — | 1 |
| 2025 | DB79 | 112.5 | 7.5 | 42 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 | DB177 | 45.8 | 7.6 | 19 | — | — |
| 2023 | DB121 | 66.8 | 4.8 | 28 | 2 | — |
| 2022 | DB77 | 87.5 | 5.8 | 35 | — | 1 |
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 W5 | 9.5 | BUF | 77 plays · 70% pass | 1 | — | 1 |
| 2026 W3 | 7.3 | DEN | 78 plays · 71% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2026 W2 | 6.8 | NYG | 59 plays · 53% pass | 3 | — | — |
| 2026 W1 | 4.5Bust | SF | 57 plays · 49% pass | 2 | — | — |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
Hover a week for the total.
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 95.0% mean
Advanced (2025)
- Pressures
- 2
- Hurries
- 0
- Missed tackle %
- 1.5%
Durability
- 20246 G · 1 Out
- 202515 G
- 20264 G
- 17.0 projected games — injury history is priced as risk, not a short 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 Jaylen Watson's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Watson scores 1,471 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 Jaylen Watson's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 6.1 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. 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 Jaylen Watson 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.