LB · NYG · #53
Jihad Ward
- Height
- HT 6'5"
- Weight
- WT 287 lbs
- Birth date
- May 11, 1994 (age 32.4)
- College
- Illinois; Globe Institute
He ranks LB257 through 1 game, down from LB127. Early, not a finished step down.
Traded from OAK to DAL (Apr 28, 2018).
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
268
Range 208–328
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Elite LB production now; the age curve is already in the score.
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
1.5 pts
1.5 PPG
1 solo
Week 6 projection
3.7 pts
vs NO · floor–ceiling 1.2–6.0
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Durability ×0.98
2 of last 3 seasons under 15 games — slight availability risk, not a short 2026 slate.
Quick answer
WatchWard had 1 solo tackles in 2026, ranking LB257 through 1 game. Through 1 game the rank is LB257, off a LB127 season. Wait for more games before calling it a decline. Don't pay for a bounce from the 2026 projection alone. 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
1.5
PPG
1.5
Rank so far
LB257
Key stats
- Solo: 1
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
2026 week shape
0/1 Boom 0%
1/1 Bust 100%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LB257so far | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 | LB127 | 67.0 | 3.9 | 14 | 5 | — |
| 2024 | LB186 | 22.8 | 1.6 | 5 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | LB106 | 66.5 | 4.8 | 15 | 5 | — |
| 2022 | LB78 | 77.3 | 5.2 | 20 | 3 | — |
| 2021 | LB100 | 45.5 | 3.0 | 10 | 2 | — |
| 2020 | LB101 | 40.3 | 4.5 | 7 | 3 | — |
| 2019 | LB100 | 21.5 | 2.4 | 2 | 1 | — |
| 2018 | LB73 | 24.0 | 6.0 | 4 | 3 | — |
| 2017 | LB122 | 8.3 | 4.2 | 1 | 1 | — |
| 2016 | LB57 | 35.5 | 2.4 | 14 | — | — |
Career arc
Recent games (2026)
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Script | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 W5 | 1.5Bust | WAS | 82 plays · 66% pass | 1 | — | — |
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 67.8% mean
Advanced (2025)
- Pressures
- 27
- Hurries
- 5
- Missed tackle %
- 6.1%
Durability
- 202414 G
- 202517 G
- 20261 G · 1 Out
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 Jihad Ward's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Ward scores 268 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 Jihad Ward's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 4.1 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 Jihad Ward 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.