Abdul Carter headshot

LB · NYG · #3

Abdul Carter
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Height
HT 6'3"
Weight
WT 252 lbs
Birth date
Oct 3, 2003 (age 23)
College
Penn State

He's 23 — best seasons can still be ahead if the role holds.

Dynasty Value Score (DVS)

2,449

Range 2,129–2,759

Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection

Young LB with proof and a long runway.

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

29.5 pts

5.9 PPG

4 solo · 2 sacks

Week 6 projection

6.4 pts

vs NO · floor–ceiling 2.5–9.2

Dynasty Value Score over time

2,3002,5002,7503,0003,200Preseason 2026: 3,046Preseason 20262026 W1: 2,4372026 W12026 W2: 2,4372026 W22026 W3: 2,4372026 W32026 W4: 2,4492026 W42026 W5: 2,4492026 W5

History starts Preseason 2026.

Quick answer

Buy

Carter had 4 solo tackles, 2 sacks in 2026, ranking LB92 through 5 games. Still early at 23; there's room left if the job sticks. 2026 looks more like a flex than a locked starter. Age is on his side — a reasonable buy if the LB role keeps opening up.

NextDyne coverage

Dynasty notes from our blog that mention Abdul Carter.

2026 fantasy highlights

IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points

29.5

PPG

5.9

Rank so far

LB92

Key stats

  • Solo: 4
  • Sacks: 2 (LB23)
  • INT: —

2026 week shape

0/5 Boom 0%

3/5 Bust 60%

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

Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))

SeasonFinishIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPPPGSoloSacksINT
2026LB92so far29.55.942—
2025LB8994.06.3234—

Career arc

0501001502002025: 94.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)9420252026: 29.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)3020262026 projection: 145.7 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)1462026*

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

Recent games (2026)

WeekIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPOppScriptSoloSacksINT
2026 W515.3WAS82 plays · 66% pass21—
2026 W43.0BustARI57 plays · 51% pass1——
2026 W30.0BustTEN55 plays · 40% pass———
2026 W29.0LA53 plays · 60% pass11—
2026 W12.3BustDAL66 plays · 44% pass———

Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)

Boom 20+Bust under 5
51015202512345Week

Hover a week for the total.

Usage and availability

Snap share

2025 defense · 76.2% mean

255075100W1W18

Advanced (2025)

Pressures
34
Hurries
12
Missed tackle %
4.4%

Durability

  • 2024
    —
  • 2025
    15 G
  • 2026
    5 G
  • 17.0 projected games — recent completed seasons at a full 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 Abdul Carter's dynasty value on NextDyne?
Carter scores 2,449 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 Abdul Carter's 2026 Engine Projection?
We project 8.6 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 Abdul Carter in dynasty right now?
Age is on his side — a reasonable buy if the LB role keeps opening up. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.