Brian Branch headshot

DB · DET · #32

Brian Branch
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Height
HT 6'0"
Weight
WT 203 lbs
Birth date
Oct 22, 2001 (age 25)
College
Alabama

Recent form cooled from DB2 to DB52 — watch whether that's noise or a real step down.

Dynasty Value Score (DVS)

6,243

Range 5,679–6,797

Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection

Proven DB 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.

2025 total FP

130.8 pts

10.9 PPG

46 solo · 2.5 sacks

Week 6 projection

Bye

No game this week

Dynasty Value Score over time

5,3005,5005,7506,0006,2506,400Preseason 2026: 5,487Preseason 20262026 W1: 6,2042026 W12026 W2: 6,2042026 W22026 W3: 6,2042026 W32026 W4: 6,2432026 W42026 W5: 6,2432026 W5

History starts Preseason 2026.

Player quality

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.

  • Org environment ×1.01

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

Quick answer

Watch

Branch had 46 solo tackles, 2.5 sacks in 2025, finishing DB52. Production trend is soft: DB2 → DB52 over the last two seasons. 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.

NextDyne coverage

Dynasty notes from our blog that mention Brian Branch.

2025 fantasy highlights

IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points

130.8

PPG

10.9

Positional finish

DB52

Key stats

  • Solo: 46
  • Sacks: 2.5 (DB6)
  • INT: —

2025 week shape

0/10 Boom 0%

1/10 Bust 10%

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

Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))

SeasonFinishIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPPPGSoloSacksINT
2025DB52130.810.9462.5—
2024DB2200.012.57314
2023DB29143.09.54313

Career arc

01002003002023: 143.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)14320232024: 200.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)20020242025: 130.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)13120252026 projection: 173.6 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)1742026*

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

Recent games (2025)

WeekIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPOppScriptSoloSacksINT
2025 W1412.3DAL56 plays · 61% pass3——
2025 W1315.8GB57 plays · 47% pass7——
2025 W129.0NYG62 plays · 68% pass3——
2025 W117.5PHI58 plays · 64% pass4——
2025 W1016.3WAS68 plays · 52% pass41.5—
2025 W97.5MIN57 plays · 65% pass4——
2025 W68.3KC52 plays · 56% pass4——
2025 W53.8BustCIN57 plays · 42% pass1——
2025 W411.0CLE56 plays · 48% pass2——
2025 W39.8BAL66 plays · 42% pass5——

Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)

Boom 20+Bust under 5
510152025351014Week

Hover a week for the total.

Usage and availability

Snap share

2025 defense · 95.6% 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
6
Hurries
1
Missed tackle %
3.8%

Durability

  • 2024
    16 G
  • 2025
    12 G · 1 Out
  • 2026
    — · 4 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 Brian Branch's dynasty value on NextDyne?
Branch scores 6,243 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 Brian Branch's 2026 Engine Projection?
We project 10.2 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 Brian Branch 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.