LB · TEN · #52
James Williams
- Height
- HT 6'4"
- Weight
- WT 232 lbs
- Birth date
- Feb 15, 2003 (age 23.7)
- College
- Miami
From LB165 to LB273 through 3 games is a dip in pace, not a locked finish; 2025 also ended early (11 games).
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
296
Range 451–519
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Young LB with proof and a long runway.
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
0.8 pts
0.3 PPG
Week 6 projection
4.3 pts
@ IND · floor–ceiling 1.6–7.1
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Durability ×0.95
2 of last 3 seasons under 15 games.
Combine ×1.00
Athletic composite 5.7/10 (RAS-like; fades after year 2).
Quick answer
WatchWilliams ranks LB273 in 2026 through 3 games. He ranks LB273 through 3 games, down from LB165. Early, not a finished step down. Played a short 2025 (11 games) — health is the nearer question than talent. Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure.
2026 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
0.8
PPG
0.3
Rank so far
LB273
Key stats
- Solo: —
- 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 | LB273so far | 0.8 | 0.3 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | LB165 | 44.5 | 4.0 | 21 | 1 | — |
| 2024 | LB178 | 27.8 | 3.5 | 14 | — | — |
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 | 0.0Bust | HOU | 54 plays · 67% pass | — | — | — |
| 2026 W3 | 0.0Bust | NYG | 57 plays · 63% pass | — | — | — |
| 2026 W1 | 0.8Bust | NYJ | 46 plays · 70% pass | — | — | — |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
Hover a week for the total.
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 37.8% 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
- 1
- Missed tackle %
- 3.7%
Durability
- 20248 G
- 202511 G
- 20263 G · 1 Out
- 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 James Williams's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Williams scores 296 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 James Williams's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 6.4 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 James Williams 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.