LB · PIT · #44
Carson Bruener
- Height
- HT 6'1"
- Weight
- WT 226 lbs
- Birth date
- Jun 6, 2001 (age 25.4)
- College
- Washington
He ranks LB198 through 3 games, up from LB216. That's pace, not a finished season.
Picked by the Steelers in 2025 via a trade with the Chiefs.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
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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 total FP
6.0 pts
2.0 PPG
3 solo
Week 6 projection
2.2 pts
@ TB · floor–ceiling 0.8–3.6
Quick answer
BuyBruener had 3 solo tackles in 2026, ranking LB198 through 3 games. The running rank is LB198 through 3 games, from LB216. Don't treat that like a season finish. The 2026 projection is thin — only roster him if you need the upside. The trend line says buy: this is a climb, not a name you're paying nostalgia tax for.
2026 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
6.0
PPG
2.0
Rank so far
LB198
Key stats
- Solo: 3
- 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 | LB198so far | 6.0 | 2.0 | 3 | — | — |
| 2025 | LB216 | 19.5 | 1.6 | 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 | 1.5Bust | IND | 53 plays · 59% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2026 W3 | 2.3Bust | CIN | 57 plays · 60% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2026 W1 | 2.3Bust | ATL | 62 plays · 66% pass | 1 | — | — |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
Hover a week for the total.
Usage and availability
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.
Durability
- 2024—
- 202512 G
- 20263 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 Carson Bruener's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- We don’t have a public Value Score for Bruener yet. Season stats may still show below when they load.
- What is Carson Bruener's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 2.7 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 Carson Bruener in dynasty right now?
- The trend line says buy: this is a climb, not a name you're paying nostalgia tax for. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.