DL · CHI · #97
James Lynch
- Height
- HT 6'4"
- Weight
- WT 295 lbs
- Birth date
- Jan 20, 1999 (age 27.6)
- College
- Baylor
Only 9 games in 2024 — durability, not age band, is the headline.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
334
Range 282–386
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
70.8 pts
4.2 PPG · 17.0 games
17.4 solo · 3.2 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
Lynch scored 31.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points in 2025 (DL157). Only 9 games in 2024 — durability, not age band, is the headline. The 2026 model is cautious — wait for a real role change before paying up.
2025 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
31.8
PPG
2.0
Positional finish
DL157
Key stats
- Solo: 12
- Sacks: 0.5 (DL163)
- INT: —
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
5 seasons
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | DL157 | 31.8 | 2.0 | 12 | 0.5 | — |
| 2024 | — | 26.8 | 3.0 | 4 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | — | 25.3 | 1.9 | 11 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | 43.5 | 4.0 | 15 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | — | 9.8 | 3.3 | 2 | 1 | — |
Recent games (2025)
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 W18 | 2.3 | JAX | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W17 | 2.8 | NO | — | 0.5 | — |
| 2025 W16 | 0.8 | KC | — | — | — |
| 2025 W15 | 0.8 | SF | — | — | — |
| 2025 W14 | 3.0 | CLE | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W13 | 3.0 | JAX | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W11 | 0.8 | HOU | — | — | — |
| 2025 W9 | 3.8 | LAC | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W8 | 0.8 | IND | — | — | — |
| 2025 W7 | 5.8 | NE | 2 | — | — |
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 Lynch's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Lynch scores 334 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 Lynch's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 4.2 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 Lynch in a mock dynasty roster?
- Compare Lynch against picks and other players in the dynasty trade calculator, or mock-draft with Best Available.