Daniel Carlson headshot

K · NO · #10

Daniel Carlson

Height
HT 6'5"
Weight
WT 222 lbs
Birth date
Jan 23, 1995 (age 31.7)
College
Auburn

K30 through 5 games is the running rank, next to a K27 season.

Picked by the Vikings in 2018 via a trade with the Jets.

Dynasty Value Score (DVS)

1,200

Range 2,730–3,176

Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection

Proven kicker 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

27.0 pts

5.4 PPG

5 FG · 7 att · 11 XP

Week 6 projection

5.8 pts

@ NYG · floor–ceiling 2.5–9.2

Dynasty Value Score over time

1,1001,2001,3001,4001,5001,600Preseason 2026: 1,500Preseason 20262026 W1: 1,2002026 W12026 W2: 1,2002026 W22026 W3: 1,2002026 W32026 W4: 1,2002026 W42026 W5: 1,2002026 W5

History starts Preseason 2026.

Quick answer

Hold

Carlson made 5 field goals in 2026, ranking K30 through 5 games. K30 through 5 games is the running rank, next to a K27 season. 2026 looks more like a flex than a locked starter. This is a hold, not a sell or a buy — the swings mean the price should already reflect the risk.

2026 fantasy highlights

Half-PPR points

27.0

PPG

5.4

Rank so far

K30

Key stats

  • FG made: 5 (K28)
  • FG att: 7
  • XP made: 11 (K15)

2026 week shape

0/5 Boom 0%

2/5 Bust 40%

Boom is 20+ half-PPR. Bust is under 5.

Career (Half-PPR)

SeasonFinishHalf-PPR FPPPGFGFG attXP
2026K30so far27.05.45711
2025K2799.05.8222721
2024K10139.08.2344023
2023K24118.06.9263032
2022K2160.09.4343735
2021K1171.010.1404330
2020K3153.09.6333545
2019K2690.05.6192634
2018K2686.07.2172124

Career arc

0501001502002018: 86.0 Half-PPR8620182019: 90.0 Half-PPR9020192020: 153.0 Half-PPR15320202021: 171.0 Half-PPR17120212022: 160.0 Half-PPR16020222023: 118.0 Half-PPR11820232024: 139.0 Half-PPR13920242025: 99.0 Half-PPR9920252026: 27.0 Half-PPR2720262026 projection: 119.4 Half-PPR1192026*

Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.

Recent games (2026)

WeekHalf-PPR FPOppScriptPassRushRec
2026 W51.0BustMIN42 plays · 60% pass000
2026 W45.0ATL67 plays · 72% pass000
2026 W33.0BustLV70 plays · 60% pass000
2026 W213.0BAL61 plays · 56% pass000
2026 W15.0DET81 plays · 69% pass000

Weekly Half-PPR

Boom 20+Bust under 5
51015202512345Week

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
    17 G
  • 2025
    17 G
  • 2026
    5 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 Daniel Carlson's dynasty value on NextDyne?
Carlson scores 1,200 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 Daniel Carlson's 2026 Engine Projection?
We project 7.0 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 Daniel Carlson in dynasty right now?
This is a hold, not a sell or a buy — the swings mean the price should already reflect the risk. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.