Zaire Franklin headshot

LB · GB · #44

Zaire Franklin

Height
HT 6'0"
Weight
WT 236 lbs
Birth date
Jul 2, 1996 (age 30.3)
College
Syracuse

He ranks LB41 through 5 games, down from LB24. Early, not a finished step down.

Traded from IND to GB (Mar 11, 2026).

Dynasty Value Score (DVS)

4,586

Range 4,193–4,973

Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection

Proven LB 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

50.0 pts

10.0 PPG

16 solo

Week 6 projection

12.4 pts

vs DAL · floor–ceiling 7.3–17.9

Dynasty Value Score over time

4,5004,6004,7004,800Preseason 2026: 4,757Preseason 20262026 W1: 4,5592026 W12026 W2: 4,5592026 W22026 W3: 4,5592026 W32026 W4: 4,5862026 W42026 W5: 4,5862026 W5

History starts Preseason 2026.

Player quality

Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.

  • Org environment ×0.99

    Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.

Quick answer

Watch

Franklin had 16 solo tackles in 2026, ranking LB41 through 5 games. Led the NFL in tackles in 2024 with a first Pro Bowl and second-team All-Pro — none of that shows up in a bare stat line, and it's why Green Bay traded for him rather than just plugging a hole after Quay Walker left. 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.

2026 fantasy highlights

IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points

50.0

PPG

10.0

Rank so far

LB41

Key stats

  • Solo: 16
  • Sacks: —
  • INT: —

2026 week shape

0/5 Boom 0%

1/5 Bust 20%

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

Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))

SeasonFinishIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPPPGSoloSacksINT
2026LB41so far50.010.016——
2025LB24170.810.0602—
2024LB1248.314.6763.52
2023LB9213.513.3871.5—
2022LB4222.313.1833—
2021LB9649.83.117—1
2020LB12521.82.012——
2019LB1417.51.34——
2018LB6526.32.69——

Career arc

01002003002018: 26.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)2620182019: 7.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)820192020: 21.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)2220202021: 49.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)5020212022: 222.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)22220222023: 213.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)21420232024: 248.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)24820242025: 170.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)17120252026: 50.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)5020262026 projection: 202.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)2022026*

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

Recent games (2026)

WeekIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPOppScriptSoloSacksINT
2026 W518.8CHI57 plays · 54% pass6——
2026 W48.3TB55 plays · 55% pass3——
2026 W311.8ATL62 plays · 86% pass3——
2026 W26.8NYJ47 plays · 62% pass2——
2026 W14.5BustMIN63 plays · 67% pass2——

Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)

Boom 20+Bust under 5
51015202512345Week

Hover a week for the total.

Usage and availability

Snap share

2025 defense · 95.4% mean

255075100W1W18

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
13
Hurries
7
Missed tackle %
15.5%

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 Zaire Franklin's dynasty value on NextDyne?
Franklin scores 4,586 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 Zaire Franklin's 2026 Engine Projection?
We project 11.9 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. 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 Zaire Franklin 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.