LB · PHI · #53
Zack Baun
- Height
- HT 6'3"
- Weight
- WT 225 lbs
- Birth date
- Dec 30, 1996 (age 29.8)
- College
- Wisconsin
From LB15 to LB37 through 4 games is a dip in pace, not a locked finish.
Picked by the Saints in 2020 via a trade with the Browns.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
4,453
Range 4,074–4,826
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Proven LB 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
52.0 pts
13.0 PPG
17 solo
Week 6 projection
10.8 pts
vs CAR · floor–ceiling 6.3–16.8
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.
Quick answer
WatchBaun had 17 solo tackles in 2026, ranking LB37 through 4 games. From LB15 to LB37 through 4 games is a dip in pace, not a locked finish. 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
52.0
PPG
13.0
Rank so far
LB37
Key stats
- Solo: 17
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
2026 week shape
0/4 Boom 0%
0/4 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 | LB37so far | 52.0 | 13.0 | 17 | — | — |
| 2025 | LB15 | 195.3 | 12.2 | 63 | 3.5 | 2 |
| 2024 | LB2 | 236.0 | 14.8 | 81 | 3.5 | 1 |
| 2023 | LB113 | 57.0 | 4.8 | 17 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 | LB180 | 12.8 | 1.3 | 6 | — | — |
| 2021 | LB116 | 39.0 | 3.9 | 22 | — | — |
| 2020 | LB143 | 16.3 | 2.0 | 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 W5 | 14.8 | JAX | 58 plays · 69% pass | 6 | — | — |
| 2026 W3 | 13.0 | CHI | 45 plays · 58% pass | 3 | — | — |
| 2026 W2 | 5.0 | TEN | 69 plays · 54% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2026 W1 | 19.3 | WAS | 50 plays · 50% pass | 7 | — | — |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
Hover a week for the total.
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 97.8% 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
- 7
- Hurries
- 1
- Missed tackle %
- 10.2%
Durability
- 202416 G
- 202516 G
- 20264 G
- 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 Zack Baun's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Baun scores 4,453 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 Zack Baun's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 11.5 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 Zack Baun 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.