DB · NYG · #36
Rico Payton
- Height
- HT 6'0"
- Weight
- WT 182 lbs
- Birth date
- Nov 28, 1999 (age 26.9)
- College
- Pittsburg State (KS); Southern Illinois
2025 stopped at 4 games; staying on the field is the swing factor.
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.
2025 total FP
14.3 pts
3.6 PPG
5 solo
Week 6 projection
2.6 pts
vs NO · floor–ceiling 1.1–4.2
Quick answer
WatchPayton had 5 solo tackles in 2025, finishing DB295. DB249 slipped to DB295 last year; that's the warning. Played a short 2025 (4 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.
2025 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
14.3
PPG
3.6
Positional finish
DB295
Key stats
- Solo: 5
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
2025 week shape
0/4 Boom 0%
3/4 Bust 75%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | DB295 | 14.3 | 3.6 | 5 | — | — |
| 2024 | DB249 | 14.3 | 1.2 | 6 | — | — |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
Recent games (2025)
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Script | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 W18 | 9.0 | DAL | 65 plays · 51% pass | 3 | — | — |
| 2025 W17 | 2.3Bust | LV | 61 plays · 49% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W12 | 2.3Bust | DET | 76 plays · 49% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W10 | 0.8Bust | CHI | 66 plays · 55% pass | — | — | — |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
Hover a week for the total.
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 30.0% 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
- 0
- Hurries
- 0
- Missed tackle %
- 7.7%
Durability
- 202412 G
- 20254 G
- 2026—
- 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 Rico Payton's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- We don’t have a public Value Score for Payton yet. Season stats may still show below when they load.
- What is Rico Payton's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 3.2 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 Rico Payton 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.