DL · DAL · #41
James Houston
- Height
- HT 6'1"
- Weight
- WT 241 lbs
- Birth date
- Nov 16, 1998 (age 27.8)
- College
- Jackson State University
2024 stopped at 5 games; availability is the swing factor into next year.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
514
Range 483–544
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
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 Engine Projections
92.1 pts
5.4 PPG · 17.0 games
21.6 solo · 5.8 sacks · 0.1 INT
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection — not extra 0–10,000 components.
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.
Quick answer
Houston scored 81.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points in 2025 (DL46). 2024 stopped at 5 games; availability is the swing factor into next year. Don't buy a bounce from the 2026 Engine line alone; it's a low-volume outlook.
2025 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
81.8
PPG
5.1
Positional finish
DL46
Key stats
- Solo: 18
- Sacks: 5.5 (DL28)
- INT: —
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
4 seasons
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | DL46 | 81.8 | 5.1 | 18 | 5.5 | — |
| 2024 | — | 14.3 | 2.9 | 4 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | — | 1.5 | 0.8 | 1 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | 65.8 | 9.4 | 10 | 8 | — |
Recent games (2025)
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 W18 | 3.0 | NYG | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W17 | 3.0 | WAS | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W16 | 3.8 | LAC | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W14 | 9.0 | DET | 2 | 1 | — |
| 2025 W13 | 1.5 | KC | — | — | — |
| 2025 W12 | 0.0 | PHI | — | — | — |
| 2025 W11 | 8.3 | LV | 1 | 1 | — |
| 2025 W9 | 2.3 | ARI | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W8 | 0.0 | DEN | — | — | — |
| 2025 W7 | 2.3 | WAS | 1 | — | — |
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 James Houston's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Houston scores 514 out of 10,000 — a top-DL on our board. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
- What is James Houston's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 5.4 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. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Where can I trade James Houston in a mock dynasty roster?
- Compare Houston against picks and other players in the dynasty trade calculator, or mock-draft with Best Available.