LB · NYG · #0
Brian BurnsIR
- Height
- HT 6'5"
- Weight
- WT 250 lbs
- Birth date
- Apr 23, 1998 (age 28.5)
- College
- Florida State
He ranks LB205 through 3 games, down from LB6. Early, not a finished step down.
Traded from CAR to NYG (Mar 13, 2024).
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
4,660
Range 4,259–5,053
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
6.0 pts
2.0 PPG
4 solo
Week 6 projection
0.0 pts
vs NO · floor–ceiling 0.0–0.0
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Quick answer
WatchBurns had 4 solo tackles in 2026, ranking LB205 through 3 games. Through 3 games the rank is LB205, off a LB6 season. Wait for more games before calling it a decline. The 2026 projection is cautious — wait for a real role change before paying up. Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure.
NextDyne coverage
Dynasty notes from our blog that mention Brian Burns.
- RankingsNextDyne
The Front Seven: Week 6
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Week 4 Key Injuries
Lamar Jackson left in a walking boot, Ja'Marr Chase is in the concussion protocol, and Saquon Barkley hurt his hamstring. Monday-morning status on each.
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Brian Burns Tore His ACL. Here's the Giants Fallout and IDP Dynasty Read.
Brian Burns tore his ACL in Week 3 and is out for the season. Here's the Giants' pass rush fallout and what it means for his dynasty IDP value.
2026 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
6.0
PPG
2.0
Rank so far
LB205
Key stats
- Solo: 4
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
2026 week shape
0/3 Boom 0%
3/3 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 | LB205so far | 6.0 | 2.0 | 4 | — | — |
| 2025 | LB6 | 216.0 | 12.7 | 39 | 16.5 | — |
| 2024 | LB30 | 162.3 | 9.5 | 35 | 8.5 | — |
| 2023 | LB59 | 120.0 | 7.5 | 25 | 8 | — |
| 2022 | LB25 | 157.3 | 9.8 | 30 | 12.5 | — |
| 2021 | LB39 | 124.8 | 7.8 | 27 | 9 | — |
| 2020 | LB24 | 139.8 | 9.3 | 35 | 9 | — |
| 2019 | LB52 | 81.0 | 6.8 | 19 | 7.5 | — |
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 | 0.0Bust | TEN | 55 plays · 40% pass | — | — | — |
| 2026 W2 | 3.0Bust | LA | 53 plays · 60% pass | 2 | — | — |
| 2026 W1 | 3.0Bust | DAL | 66 plays · 44% pass | 2 | — | — |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
Hover a week for the total.
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 77.1% mean
Advanced (2025)
- Pressures
- 41
- Hurries
- 10
- Missed tackle %
- 5.6%
Durability
- 202417 G
- 202517 G
- 20263 G
- 3.0 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 Brian Burns's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Burns scores 4,660 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 Brian Burns's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 0.4 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 Brian Burns 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.