LB · BAL · #40
From LB65 to LB229 through 2 games is a dip in pace, not a locked finish.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
1,912
Range 1,694–2,122
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
3.8 pts
1.9 PPG
2 solo
Week 6 projection
6.2 pts
@ CLE · floor–ceiling 2.1–8.7
History starts Preseason 2026.
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.
Combine ×1.01
Athletic composite 6.9/10 (RAS-like; fades after year 2).
Org environment ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Buchanan had 2 solo tackles in 2026, ranking LB229 through 2 games. Through 2 games the rank is LB229, off a LB65 season. Wait for more games before calling it a decline. The 2026 projection is modest — the role has to hold. Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure.
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
3.8
PPG
1.9
Rank so far
LB229
Key stats
2026 week shape
0/2 Boom 0%
2/2 Bust 100%
Boom is 20+ half-PPR. Bust is under 5.
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LB229so far | 3.8 | 1.9 | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 | LB65 | 116.5 | 8.3 | 44 | 0.5 | — |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Script | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 W5 | 2.3Bust | ATL | 67 plays · 48% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2026 W4 | 1.5Bust | TEN | 59 plays · 49% pass | 1 | — | — |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
Hover a week for the total.
Snap share
2025 defense · 70.8% 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)
Durability
Next Gen tracking is for skill-position players.
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.