DeForest Buckner
Fantasy PPG
11.8 PPG
DT2 · 6 GP
Market Price
$5,393
#142 Overall
Tackle / Snap Share
81.7% Snaps
26 tkls · 4.0 sacks
Own / Start %
Own
21.8%
+6.1
Start
17.4%
+6.1
Watch List
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| Week | Status | Snaps % | Snap Count | Fantasy Pts | Pos Rank | Game Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Active | 75% | 51 / 68 | 8.00 PTS | DT12 | 2 Tkl, 0.5 Sck |
| Week 2 | Active | 80% | 64 / 80 | 16.60 PTS | DT3 | 5 Tkl, 1 Sck, 1 PD |
| Week 3 | Active | 89% | 48 / 54 | 16.00 PTS | DT3 | 7 Tkl, 1.5 Sck |
| Week 4 | Active | 80% | 51 / 64 | 10.00 PTS | DT7 | 4 Tkl, 1 PD |
| Week 5 | Active | 78% | 47 / 60 | 14.50 PTS | DT8 | 6 Tkl, 1 Sck |
| Week 6 | Active | 93% | 43 / 46 | 5.50 PTS | DT16 | 2 Tkl, 1 PD |
| Week 7 BYE | Off | — | — | — | — | — |
| Week 8 BYE | Off | — | — | — | — | — |
| Week 9 BYE | Off | — | — | — | — | — |
| Week 10 BYE | Off | — | — | — | — | — |
| Week 11 BYE | Off | — | — | — | — | — |
| Week 12 BYE | Off | — | — | — | — | — |
| Week 13 BYE | Off | — | — | — | — | — |
| Week 14 BYE | Off | — | — | — | — | — |
| Week 15 BYE Playoffs | Off | — | — | — | — | — |
| Week 16 BYE Playoffs | Off | — | — | — | — | — |
| Week 17 BYE Playoffs | Off | — | — | — | — | — |
| Week 18 BYE Playoffs | Off | — | — | — | — | — |
| TOTALS | 82% | 304 / 372 | 70.60 PTS | DT2 | Season Totals (Regular Season) | |
Career Statistics & Peak Years
| Year | Age | Team | Games | Fantasy Pts | Pos Rank | Dynasty $ | Season Summary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 32 | IND | 6 G −11 missed | 70.6 PTS | DT2 | $5,393 | 26 Tackles · 4 Sacks · 0 INTs Pectoral Tear · 11 games missed | Injured |
| 2025 | 31 | IND | 10 G −7 missed | 92.7 PTS | DT11 | $1,166 | 47 Tackles · 4 Sacks · 0 INTs Ankle Sprain · 7 games missed | Injured |
| 2024 | 30 | IND | 12 G | 115.4 PTS | DT9 | $1,657 | 61 Tackles · 6.5 Sacks · 0 INTs Shoulder Stinger · 5 games missed | Limited |
| 2023 | 29 | IND | 17 G | 194.2 PTS | DT1 👑 | $7,335 | 81 Tackles · 8 Sacks · 0 INTs | Peak |
| 2022 | 28 | IND | 17 G | 165.7 PTS | DT8 | $4,488 | 74 Tackles · 8 Sacks · 0 INTs | · |
| 2021 | 27 | IND | 17 G | 142.2 PTS | DT5 | $4,530 | 68 Tackles · 7 Sacks · 0 INTs | · |
| 2020 | 26 | IND | 15 G | 154.0 PTS | DT2 | $9,472 | 58 Tackles · 9.5 Sacks · 0 INTs | · |
| 2019 | 25 | SF | 16 G | 144.7 PTS | DT3 | $5,331 | 61 Tackles · 7.5 Sacks · 0 INTs | · |
| 2018 | 24 | SF | 16 G | 182.5 PTS | DT3 | $8,077 | 67 Tackles · 12 Sacks · 0 INTs | · |
| 2017 | 23 | SF | 16 G | 107.0 PTS | DT13 | $3,552 | 61 Tackles · 3 Sacks · 0 INTs | · |
| 2016 | 22 | SF | 15 G | 121.0 PTS | DT5 | $4,771 | 73 Tackles · 6 Sacks · 0 INTs | · |
| 2016 | 22 | SF | 1st Round, Pick 7 | $17,967 | At-draft value · 1st Round, Pick 7 Pre-rookie season · at-draft value | Draft | ||
OFF:
Spread
DEF:
Cover 3 Base
| Pos | 1st String | 2nd String | 3rd String | 4th String |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LDE |
30y
|
23y
|
25y
|
25y
|
| NT |
32y
|
32y
|
30y
|
29y
|
| RDE |
25y
|
28y
|
— | — |
| WLB |
28y
|
— | — | — |
| MLB |
21y
|
24y
|
|
26y
|
| ROLB |
26y
|
|
— | — |
| LCB |
30y
|
24y
|
27y
|
24y
|
| SS |
22y
|
23y
|
— | — |
| FS |
27y
|
26y
|
|
30y
|
| RCB |
24y
|
26y
|
24y
|
— |
| NB |
23y
|
24y
|
— | — |
Trade Market & Real Signals
Total Trades
9
Implied Value
$6,470
Superflex Implied
$7,441
Volatility Index
1.9%
Common Trade Packages & Counterparts
Player drops ×15
Player waiver_budget ×15
Player week ×15
2026 Rd 5 ×3
2027 Rd 2 ×3
Recent Completed Trades
Dynasty Value
Current
$5,393
-$1,077 Value rank
#142 / 4228
DBUCK99
Recent points (locked prices)
Oct 20, 2026 Live
$5,393
-1,077
Oct 19, 2026
$6,470
·
Oct 18, 2026
$6,470
-349
Oct 17, 2026
$6,819
·
Oct 16, 2026
$6,819
·
Oct 15, 2026
$6,819
+105
Oct 14, 2026
$6,714
+143
Oct 13, 2026
$6,571
·
Oct 12, 2026
$6,571
·
Oct 11, 2026
$6,571
·
Oct 10, 2026
$6,571
·
Oct 09, 2026
$6,571
·
Oct 08, 2026
$6,571
·
Oct 07, 2026
$6,571
+392
Oct 06, 2026
$6,179
+138
Dynasty Franchise
Break My Stride
Roster ID #1 · 12-Team League
Your Shares
0×
0% exposure
Global Owned
21.8%
Start: 17.4%
Scheme Fit
72%
Strong Scheme Fit
IND Staff
HC
OC
DC
Matches this player's measurable and height/weight archetype (DL stop) against the coaching scheme multipliers of DC
Gus Bradley
.
2026 Opportunity Shares
Snap Share
81.7%
Tackle Share
7%
Sack Opportunity
74.5%
Historical Analogs & Comps
Career Trajectory Model
DW
DeMarcus Ware (2006-2014 · DAL)
Elite First-Step Speed Edge Rusher
Outlook: Top-Tier DL/EDGE Asset with 15+ Sack pace
Dominant bend around the edge creating strip sacks.
TP
Troy Polamalu (2004-2012 · PIT)
Instinctive Line-of-Scrimmage Ballhawk
Outlook: Elite DB1 with multi-category splash play ceiling
Unscripted blitzing, forced fumbles, and interception returns.
Career Clock
81%
index
Career Stage
CAUTION
Confidence: Medium
Prime Curve
82%
Age 32.0 vs DT curve
Health
70%
shoulder stinger
Wear
97%
Workload + structural injury history
Availability
90%
Games played vs. games possible (rookie season weighted lower)
Injury History Season absences + live designation
NFL Draft & Contract Metrics
| Metric | NFL Details | Status / OTC Link |
|---|---|---|
| NFL Draft Capital | 2016 (1.07) | IND (2016) |
| Contract Status | Veteran Contract Extension | 2023 UFA |
| Cap Hit / Structure | $12.0M AAV | Active Team Roster |
Fantasy League Transaction History
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