DB · BUF · #47
Christian Benford
- Height
- HT 6'1"
- Weight
- WT 205 lbs
- Birth date
- Sep 21, 2000 (age 26.1)
- College
- Villanova
He ranks DB73 through 4 games, after DB100. The season isn't over.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
2,630
Range 2,439–2,819
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Proven DB 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
36.8 pts
9.2 PPG
17 solo
Week 6 projection
8.0 pts
@ LV · floor–ceiling 4.9–10.9
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.
Org environment ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
Buy lowBenford had 17 solo tackles in 2026, ranking DB73 through 4 games. He ranks DB73 through 4 games, after DB100. The season isn't over. The 2026 projection is modest — the role has to hold. That's a buy-low window if the price still reflects the rough year, not the recovery.
2026 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
36.8
PPG
9.2
Rank so far
DB73
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 | DB73so far | 36.8 | 9.2 | 17 | — | — |
| 2025 | DB100 | 100.8 | 7.2 | 31 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 | DB42 | 126.5 | 8.4 | 46 | 1 | 2 |
| 2023 | DB64 | 108.3 | 7.2 | 38 | — | 2 |
| 2022 | DB141 | 43.8 | 4.9 | 16 | — | 1 |
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 | 12.8 | LA | 56 plays · 34% pass | 7 | — | — |
| 2026 W3 | 5.3 | LAC | 59 plays · 44% pass | 2 | — | — |
| 2026 W2 | 12.8 | DET | 67 plays · 46% pass | 5 | — | — |
| 2026 W1 | 6.0 | HOU | 50 plays · 58% pass | 3 | — | — |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
Hover a week for the total.
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 95.7% 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
- 2
- Hurries
- 0
- Missed tackle %
- 4.4%
Durability
- 202415 G
- 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 Christian Benford's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Benford scores 2,630 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 Christian Benford's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 7.7 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 Christian Benford in dynasty right now?
- That's a buy-low window if the price still reflects the rough year, not the recovery. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.