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DL · NO · #95

John Ridgeway

Height
HT 6'5"
Weight
WT 320 lbs
Birth date
May 7, 1999 (age 27.4)
College
Arkansas; Illinois State

Played a short 2025 (4 games) — health is the nearer question than talent.

Traded from WAS to NO (Aug 28, 2024).

Dynasty Value Score (DVS)

458

Range 420–495

Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection

Proven DL 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

3.0 pts

1.5 PPG

1 solo

Week 6 projection

2.3 pts

@ NYG · floor–ceiling 0.7–4.0

Dynasty Value Score over time

400450500Preseason 2026: 490Preseason 20262026 W1: 4572026 W12026 W2: 4572026 W22026 W3: 4582026 W32026 W4: 4582026 W42026 W5: 4582026 W5

History starts Preseason 2026.

Player quality

Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.

  • Durability ×0.95

    3 of last 3 seasons under 15 games.

  • Org environment ×1.01

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

Quick answer

Hold

Ridgeway had 1 solo tackles in 2026, ranking DL200 through 2 games. He ranks DL200 through 2 games, after DL201. The season isn't over. Only 4 games in 2025 — availability is the headline. This is a hold, not a sell or a buy — the swings mean the price should already reflect the risk.

2026 fantasy highlights

IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points

3.0

PPG

1.5

Rank so far

DL200

Key stats

  • Solo: 1
  • Sacks: —
  • INT: —

2026 week shape

0/2 Boom 0%

2/2 Bust 100%

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

Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))

SeasonFinishIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPPPGSoloSacksINT
2026DL200so far3.01.51——
2025DL20112.53.13——
2024DL16317.81.66——
2023DL11429.32.111——
2022DL10625.82.26——

Career arc

02040602022: 25.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)2620222023: 29.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)2920232024: 17.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)1820242025: 12.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)1320252026: 3.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)320262026 projection: 51.6 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)522026*

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

Recent games (2026)

WeekIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPOppScriptSoloSacksINT
2026 W52.3BustMIN42 plays · 60% pass1——
2026 W40.8BustATL67 plays · 72% pass———

Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)

Boom 20+Bust under 5
51015202545Week

Hover a week for the total.

Usage and availability

Snap share

2025 defense · 28.3% mean

255075100W1W18

Advanced (2025)

Pressures
2
Hurries
1
Missed tackle %
8.3%

Durability

  • 2024
    11 G
  • 2025
    4 G · 3 Out
  • 2026
    2 G
  • 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 John Ridgeway's dynasty value on NextDyne?
Ridgeway scores 458 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 John Ridgeway's 2026 Engine Projection?
We project 3.0 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 John Ridgeway in dynasty right now?
This is a hold, not a sell or a buy — the swings mean the price should already reflect the risk. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.