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DL · IND · #98

Arden Key
IR

Height
HT 6'5"
Weight
WT 240 lbs
Birth date
May 3, 1996 (age 30.5)
College
LSU

DL101 through 4 games is the running rank, next to a DL105 season.

Picked by the Raiders in 2018 via a trade with the Rams.

Dynasty Value Score (DVS)

1,544

Range 1,464–1,622

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

14.3 pts

3.6 PPG

3 solo · 0.5 sacks

Week 6 projection

0.0 pts

vs TEN · floor–ceiling 0.0–0.0

Dynasty Value Score over time

1,3001,4001,5001,600Preseason 2026: 1,335Preseason 20262026 W1: 1,5352026 W12026 W2: 1,5352026 W22026 W3: 1,5352026 W32026 W4: 1,5442026 W42026 W5: 1,5442026 W5

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

Hold

Key had 3 solo tackles, 0.5 sacks in 2026, ranking DL101 through 4 games. Current rank is DL101 through 4 games — DL105 was the last finished season. The 2026 projection is thin — only roster him if you need the upside. 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

14.3

PPG

3.6

Rank so far

DL101

Key stats

  • Solo: 3
  • Sacks: 0.5 (DL83)
  • INT: —

2026 week shape

0/4 Boom 0%

3/4 Bust 75%

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

Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))

SeasonFinishIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPPPGSoloSacksINT
2026DL101so far14.33.630.5—
2025DL10551.34.394—
2024DL21106.56.7216.5—
2023DL5368.85.3126—
2022DL5660.83.8134.5—
2021DL5360.83.8106.5—
2020DL6725.82.010——
2019DL6517.34.332—
2018DL3940.82.7161—

Career arc

0501001502018: 40.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)4120182019: 17.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)1720192020: 25.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)2620202021: 60.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)6120212022: 60.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)6120222023: 68.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)6920232024: 106.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)10720242025: 51.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)5120252026: 14.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)1420262026 projection: 100.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)1012026*

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

Recent games (2026)

WeekIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPOppScriptSoloSacksINT
2026 W41.5BustWAS64 plays · 53% pass———
2026 W30.0BustHOU67 plays · 54% pass———
2026 W20.8BustKC63 plays · 49% pass———
2026 W112.0BAL51 plays · 61% pass30.5—

Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)

Boom 20+Bust under 5
5101520251234Week

Hover a week for the total.

Usage and availability

Snap share

2025 defense · 59.3% mean

255075100W1W18

Advanced (2025)

Pressures
18
Hurries
7
Missed tackle %
4.3%

Durability

  • 2024
    16 G · 1 Out
  • 2025
    12 G · 4 Out
  • 2026
    4 G · 1 Out
  • 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 Arden Key's dynasty value on NextDyne?
Key scores 1,544 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 Arden Key's 2026 Engine Projection?
We project 5.9 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 Arden Key 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.