LB · SF · #51
Luke Gifford
- Height
- HT 6'3"
- Weight
- WT 245 lbs
- Birth date
- Aug 28, 1995 (age 31.1)
- College
- Nebraska
He ranks LB194 through 4 games, down from LB170. Early, not a finished step down.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
0
Range 136–272
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Depth/upside bet — LB role isn't locked starter volume yet.
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
6.8 pts
1.7 PPG
3 solo
Week 6 projection
3.9 pts
vs WAS · floor–ceiling 1.4–6.6
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Durability ×0.95
3 of last 3 seasons under 15 games.
Org environment ×0.98
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
WatchGifford had 3 solo tackles in 2026, ranking LB194 through 4 games. From LB170 to LB194 through 4 games is a dip in pace, not a locked finish. Don't pay for a bounce from the 2026 projection alone. 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
6.8
PPG
1.7
Rank so far
LB194
Key stats
- Solo: 3
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
2026 week shape
0/4 Boom 0%
4/4 Bust 100%
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 | LB194so far | 6.8 | 1.7 | 3 | — | — |
| 2025 | LB170 | 40.8 | 2.9 | 12 | — | — |
| 2024 | LB123 | 62.5 | 5.7 | 26 | — | 1 |
| 2023 | LB211 | 6.8 | 1.4 | 3 | — | — |
| 2022 | LB152 | 23.5 | 2.6 | 10 | — | — |
| 2021 | LB175 | 13.3 | 1.7 | 6 | — | — |
| 2020 | LB170 | 7.5 | 1.5 | 4 | — | — |
| 2019 | LB142 | 6.8 | 2.3 | 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 W5 | 0.8Bust | SEA | 53 plays · 55% pass | — | — | — |
| 2026 W4 | 3.0Bust | DEN | 65 plays · 46% pass | 2 | — | — |
| 2026 W3 | 1.5Bust | ARI | 50 plays · 54% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2026 W2 | 1.5Bust | MIA | 49 plays · 45% pass | — | — | — |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
Hover a week for the total.
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 18.1% mean
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
- 0
- Hurries
- 0
- Missed tackle %
- 5.4%
Durability
- 202411 G · 1 Out
- 202514 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 Luke Gifford's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Gifford 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 Luke Gifford's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 5.6 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 Luke Gifford 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.