LB · NYG · #46
Zaire Barnes
- Height
- HT 6'1"
- Weight
- WT 227 lbs
- Birth date
- Sep 3, 1999 (age 27)
- College
- Western Michigan
2025 stopped at 8 games; availability is the swing factor into next year.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
143
Range 68–218
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.
2026 Engine Projections
134.8 pts
7.9 PPG · 17.0 games
50.6 solo · 2.7 sacks · 0.4 INT
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection — not extra 0–10,000 components.
Durability ×0.98
One recent short season (games missed). Production already saw the missed games — this is forward risk only.
Quick answer
Barnes scored 41.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points in 2025 (LB154). 2025 stopped at 8 games; availability is the swing factor into next year. The 2026 line is modest; opportunity has to break right.
2025 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
41.0
PPG
5.1
Positional finish
LB154
Key stats
- Solo: 16
- Sacks: 1 (LB98)
- INT: —
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
1 season
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | LB154 | 41.0 | 5.1 | 16 | 1 | — |
Recent games (2025)
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 W16 | 0.8 | MIN | — | — | — |
| 2025 W13 | 21.8 | NE | 8 | 1 | — |
| 2025 W12 | 6.5 | DET | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W11 | 2.3 | GB | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W10 | 3.0 | CHI | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W9 | 3.8 | SF | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W7 | 2.3 | DEN | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W6 | 0.8 | PHI | — | — | — |
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 Zaire Barnes's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Barnes scores 143 out of 10,000 — a top-LB on our board. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
- What is Zaire Barnes's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 7.9 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. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Where can I trade Zaire Barnes in a mock dynasty roster?
- Compare Barnes against picks and other players in the dynasty trade calculator, or mock-draft with Best Available.