LB · FA · #52
Ben Niemann
- Height
- HT 6'2"
- Weight
- WT 235 lbs
- Birth date
- Jul 27, 1995 (age 31.1)
- College
- Iowa
2024 stopped at 11 games; availability is the swing factor into next year.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
50
Range 0–136
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
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
132.9 pts
7.8 PPG · 17.0 games
48.1 solo · 1.9 sacks · 0.5 INT
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection — not extra 0–10,000 components.
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
Niemann scored 32.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points in 2024 (LB148). 2024 stopped at 11 games; availability is the swing factor into next year. The 2026 line is modest; opportunity has to break right.
2024 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
32.5
PPG
3.0
Positional finish
LB148
Key stats
- Solo: 11
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
7 seasons
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | LB148 | 32.5 | 3.0 | 11 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | 2.3 | 2.3 | 1 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | 70.5 | 4.4 | 26 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | 78.5 | 4.6 | 33 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | — | 73.3 | 6.1 | 28 | 1 | — |
| 2019 | — | 68.8 | 4.9 | 33 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | 12.8 | 2.6 | 7 | — | — |
Recent games (2024)
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 W17 | 3.0 | SF | 1 | — | — |
| 2024 W16 | 8.5 | CHI | 2 | — | — |
| 2024 W15 | 6.8 | BUF | 2 | — | — |
| 2024 W13 | 1.5 | CHI | 1 | — | — |
| 2024 W12 | 0.8 | IND | — | — | — |
| 2024 W11 | 2.3 | JAX | 1 | — | — |
| 2024 W10 | 2.3 | HOU | 1 | — | — |
| 2024 W8 | 1.5 | TEN | — | — | — |
| 2024 W7 | 1.5 | MIN | 1 | — | — |
| 2024 W4 | 2.3 | SEA | 1 | — | — |
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 Ben Niemann's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Niemann scores 50 out of 10,000 — a top-LB on our board. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
- What is Ben Niemann's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 7.8 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.
- Where can I trade Ben Niemann in a mock dynasty roster?
- Compare Niemann against picks and other players in the dynasty trade calculator, or mock-draft with Best Available.