DL · LV · #98
He ranks DL35 through 5 games, down from DL1. Early, not a finished step down.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
6,392
Range 5,813–6,960
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
28.5 pts
5.7 PPG
3 solo · 2 sacks
Week 6 projection
10.3 pts
vs BUF · floor–ceiling 5.6–14.7
History starts Preseason 2026.
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 ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Crosby had 3 solo tackles, 2 sacks in 2026, ranking DL35 through 5 games. Remained with Las Vegas after a reported Ravens trade collapsed on a failed physical — Baltimore signed Trey Hendrickson instead within a day. 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.
Dynasty notes from our blog that mention Maxx Crosby.
The Front Seven: Week 4
Five linebackers and linemen putting up real fantasy numbers this week, for the leagues that actually count defense.
Top 20 Defensive Linemen: Dynasty Value Score
Dynasty DL trade value has a durability problem — a healthy Myles Garrett leads, but two of the points board's top 10 miss this Top 20 entirely. Defensive linemen ranked by Dynasty Value Score.
Top 20 IDP: Dynasty Value Score
Dynasty IDP trade value doesn't reward the points board the same way — a torn ACL keeps a high-end DL projection off this list, and five defensive backs crack a top 20 scoring leaves to linebackers. The Top 20 IDP players by Dynasty Value Score.
Top 20 Overall IDP: 2026 Season Projections
One linebacker after another — the Top 20 overall IDP players for 2026 across DL, LB, and DB, and why nineteen of them play the same position.
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
28.5
PPG
5.7
Rank so far
DL35
Key stats
2026 week shape
0/5 Boom 0%
3/5 Bust 60%
Boom is 20+ half-PPR. Bust is under 5.
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DL35so far | 28.5 | 5.7 | 3 | 2 | — |
| 2025 | DL1 | 202.0 | 13.5 | 42 | 10 | 1 |
| 2024 | DL13 | 123.3 | 10.3 | 26 | 7.5 | — |
| 2023 | DL1 | 215.3 | 12.7 | 48 | 14.5 | — |
| 2022 | DL1 | 206.8 | 12.2 | 49 | 12.5 | — |
| 2021 | DL7 | 118.5 | 7.0 | 26 | 8 | — |
| 2020 | DL8 | 102.3 | 6.8 | 19 | 7 | — |
| 2019 | DL4 | 150.3 | 9.4 | 32 | 10 | — |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Script | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 W5 | 0.8Bust | NE | 54 plays · 67% pass | — | — | — |
| 2026 W4 | 4.3Bust | KC | 78 plays · 67% pass | — | 0.5 | — |
| 2026 W3 | 11.8 | NO | 60 plays · 55% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2026 W2 | 1.5Bust | LAC | 58 plays · 50% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2026 W1 | 10.3 | MIA | 67 plays · 45% pass | 1 | 1.5 | — |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
Hover a week for the total.
Snap share
2025 defense · 94.7% mean
Advanced (2025)
Durability
Next Gen tracking is for skill-position players.
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.