2025 Dynasty IDP Rankings Tiers | Top 250 Fantasy Football Players

Welcome back, IDP Nerds! It’s time for the latest update to my 2025 Dynasty IDP Rankings Tiers. The support for our first installment was fantastic! As I mentioned, I will provide an update at least once a month with the ever-changing landscape of dynasty IDP fantasy football. My goal is to continue to offer you, in this season-long series, updated player values and tiers to assist with trading and weekly roster management. This list will feature the three leading positions (DL, LB, DB) and factor in age, production, and position value for IDP dynasty fantasy football.

These rankings will be based on Dynasty Nerds’ preferred IDP scoring

Position	Tackles	Assists	Sacks	TFL	QB Hits	Pass Breakups
DL	3.5	1.75	5	2	1	1
LB	2.25	1.13	5	2	1	1
DB	2.5	1.25	5	2	1	1

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Updated: September 16th, 2025

Dynasty IDP Rankings | Top 250+ Players

Tier 1 | Elite Cornerstones

Rank	Name	Position	Age	Team	Position Rank	Tier
1	Travis Hunter	WR/DB	22	JAX	WR16/DB1	1
2	Aidan Hutchinson	DL	24	DET	DL1	1
3	Nick Bosa	DL	27	SF	DL2	1
4	Maxx Crosby	DL	27	LV	DL3	1
5	Micah Parsons	DL	26	DAL	DL4	1

As expected, Tier 1 did not change. It is headlined by elite fantasy producers, including four EDGE rushers who are on a Hall of Fame path in their young careers. These players have shown dominant sack production that indicates they could be future Hall of Famers. IDP managers with these defensive linemen on their rosters know they are the most valuable position in our preferred scoring settings.

Any doubts about Travis Hunter’s potential were swiftly dispelled as the IDP dynasty cheat code led the team in targets, playing a majority of his snaps on offense as expected. This dynamic playmaker, who led the team in targets at the start of the season while playing limited snaps on defense, is set to make an impact on both sides of the ball. For leagues scoring for two-way players, he remains the top option at IDP, provided he can be started at the DB position.

The rest of this tier features the dominant EDGE defenders who make an impact every week, even if they don’t end up as your top fantasy scorer. Nick Bosa finished as the DL1 to start the season while also finishing 2nd overall in fantasy points for the week, behind only the league MVP, Josh Allen.

Despite Aidan Hutchinson, Maxx Crosby, and Micah Parsons experiencing slow starts, there’s no need for concern. These players have consistently been elite-level fantasy scorers throughout their careers. All four averaged over 17 fantasy points per game (FPPG) last season, placing them in the top tier, which is an excellent return at a position of scarcity.

Tier 2 | Prime Producers

6	Zaire Franklin	LB	29	IND	LB1	2
7	Roquan Smith	LB	28	BAL	LB2	2
8	T.J. Watt	DL	30	PIT	DL5	2
9	Myles Garrett	DL	29	CLE	DL6	2
10	Jared Verse	DL	24	LAR	DL7	2
11	Zack Baun	LB	28	PHI	LB3	2
12	Will Anderson Jr.	DL	23	HOU	DL8	2

Tier 2 is stacked with elite players who offer the consistency and upside you want. While they may not provide quite the positional edge of Tier 1, these are foundational pieces for IDP managers when building a strong dynasty team. Locking in one of the top 8 DL options in dynasty can be the difference between weekly roster stability and streaming chaos. Rest assured, these Tier 2 players are crucial for your team’s success.

T.J. Watt and Myles Garrett have been dominant forces for years, delivering consistent, elite-level fantasy production from the DL spot. I’ve always advocated that age isn’t as big a factor on the IDP side of dynasty fantasy football. However, even with the amazing sack efficiency and off-the-charts pass-rush metrics, which indicate their exceptional ability to pressure the quarterback, age may soon be a factor. Until that happens, these two will remain top targets in IDP fantasy football.

Two players I’m still extremely high on are Jared Verse and Will Anderson Jr. Both are young, explosive, and trending in the right direction. Their potential is immense, and they are the future of IDP fantasy football. Both players are huge difference makers for their respective defenses and have shown why they are prospects for tier 1 of my IDP rankings. Another tier remains unchanged in this update as three elite linebackers insert themselves as top dynasty values. Zaire Franklin jumps ahead of Roquan Smith as the top LB. He never misses a beat and is a matchup-proof IDP who continues to provide dominant fantasy production. Zach Baun will continue to be a dynasty buy as long as he is playing under Vic Fangio, who brought out the best in him last season. Understanding the strategic value of these players at the LB position will give IDP managers a significant advantage in their team-building decisions.

Tier 3 | Rising Talents

13	Jamien Sherwood	LB	25	NYJ	LB4	3
14	Fred Warner	LB	28	SF	LB5	3
15	Edgerrin Cooper	LB	23	GB	LB6	3
16	Nik Bonitto	DL	25	DEN	DL9	3
17	Abdul Carter	DL	21	NYG	DL10	3
18	Brian Branch	DB	23	DET	DB2	3
19	Kyle Hamilton	DB	24	BAL	DB3	3
20	Josh Hines-Allen	DL	27	JAX	DL11	3
21	Greg Rousseau	DL	25	BUF	DL12	3
22	Daiyan Henley	LB	25	LAC	LB7	3
23	Foyesade Oluokun	LB	30	JAX	LB8	3
24	Brian Burns	DL	27	NYG	DL13	3

We see our first significant change to the IDP rankings with three new players entering tier 3. This is the first tier that offers players at all three positions to help you build your dynasty powerhouse. Whether you’re competing for a dynasty championship or rebuilding a roster, this tier provides plenty of long-term value.

This group remains headlined by emerging young linebackers Jamien Sherwood and Edgerrin Cooper, the new wave of linebackers in IDP fantasy football. If you’re looking to build around a young LB core with long-term dynasty value, these are two of the best. Fred Warner continues to be the steady force he’s always been, offering a high weekly floor with impact play upside.

Brian Branch and Kyle Hamilton are the exceptions to the streaming rule. Playing a position often filled week-to-week, these two offer rare consistency and matchup-proof scoring. There is certainly a benefit to waiting on the DB position and utilizing a streaming strategy, but being able to have a set-it-and-forget-it player is beneficial to your long-term success.

Foyesade Oluokun and Brian Burns are veteran players who jumped to tier 3. These veteran players continue to be strong performers and can be difference-makers for your dynasty rosters. Nik Bonitto makes the biggest leap from DL16 to DL9. The Broncos pass-rusher is an excellent player, and he wasted no time reminding us that last year was no fluke with a 20+ point performance to start the 2025 season.

This tier allows for the most preference from the IDP manager. You will have to make a decision on how you want to build your team from an IDP perspective. Prioritizing youth and breakout potential over safer, older veterans with higher weekly floors is plentiful in this tier of players.

Tier 4 | Steady Starters

25	Nick Bolton	LB	25	KC	LB9	4
26	Ernest Jones	LB	25	SEA	LB10	4
27	Trey Hendrickson	DL	30	CIN	DL14	4
28	Andrew Van Ginkel	DL	30	MIN	DL15	4
29	Carson Schwesinger	LB	22	CLE	LB11	4
30	Terrel Bernard	LB	26	BUF	LB12	4
31	Danielle Hunter	DL	30	HOU	DL16	4
32	Jack Campbell	LB	24	DET	LB13	4
33	Derwin James	DB	28	LAC	DB4	4
34	Quay Walker	LB	25	GB	LB14	4
35	Robert Spillane	LB	29	NE	LB15	4
36	Laiatu Latu	DL	24	IND	DL17	4
37	Jihaad Campbell	LB	21	PHI	LB16	4
38	Antoine Winfield Jr.	DB	26	TB	DB5	4
39	Nick Cross	DB	23	IND	DB6	4
40	Budda Baker	DB	29	ARZ	DB7	4
41	Jordyn Brooks	LB	27	MIA	LB17	4

Despite this tier expanding from 9 players to 16, its makeup doesn’t change much. Tier 4 leans heavily on the linebacker position, with 56% of the tier made up of those players. This group is composed of players who are currently the top IDP options on their respective teams, offering opportunity and weekly starting value.

Andrew Van Ginkel and Danielle Hunter remain among the top 20 options at the DL position, even though these veterans are 30 years old. The former teammates are both coming off double-digit sack seasons in 2025. These two players can swing a matchup heavily in your favor on any given week.

The highlight of this tier is rookie linebackers Carson Schwesinger and Jihaad Campbell, who had solid usage in their first NFL games and have IDP managers excited about their potential. Multiple players rarely enter the IDP dynasty landscape with clearly defined roles, something fantasy managers should not take for granted.

Tier 4 is all about balancing players with safe production floors now against players with potential future upside. These linebackers can help win you games in the short term, but their long-term dynasty trajectories are not guaranteed, just as the upside players haven’t proven to be long-term dynasty assets.

Tier 5 | Productive Veterans & Young Fliers

42	Logan Wilson	LB	29	CIN	LB18	5
43	T.J. Edwards	LB	28	CHI	LB19	5
44	Frankie Luvu	LB	28	WAS	LB20	5
45	Jonathan Greenard	DL	28	MIN	DL18	5
46	Chop Robinson	DL	22	MIA	DL19	5
47	Travon Walker	DL	24	JAX	DL20	5
48	Alex Highsmith	DL	27	PIT	DL21	5
49	Zach Allen	DL	27	DEN	DL22	5

Tier 5 represents the halfway point in my tiered IDP rankings, and despite it being the point where you start to get into dart-throw territory, there is still value here. This group of players can be the sweet spot for dynasty managers who faded IDPs in their startup drafts.

This is an exciting tier for the DL position, with young players like Travon Walker and Chop Robinson who have shown promise early in their careers. Veteran players like Alex Highsmith and Jonathan Greenard hold substantial value and remain top performers in IDP fantasy football. The 2025 top performer at defensive tackle, Zach Allen, might see a dip in tackle numbers, but he remains a player with double-digit sack potential.

Tier 6 | Upside Swings

50	Azeez Al-Shaair	LB	27	HOU	LB21	6
51	Tyler Nubin	DB	24	NYG	DB8	6
52	Harold Landry III	DL	29	NE	DL23	6
53	Calijah Kancey	DL	24	TB	DL24	6
54	Jaelan Phillips	DL	25	MIA	DL25	6
55	Jalen Carter	DL	23	PHI	DL26	6
56	Blake Cashman	LB	29	MIN	LB22	6
57	Jeffery Simmons	DL	27	TEN	DL27	6
58	Bobby Okereke	LB	28	NYG	LB23	6
59	DeForest Buckner	DL	31	IND	DL28	6
60	Alex Singelton	LB	31	DEN	LB24	6
61	Kaden Ellis	LB	30	ATL	LB25	6
62	Quincy Williams	LB	28	NYJ	LB26	6
63	Payton Wilson	LB	25	PIT	LB27	6
64	Kayvon Thibodeaux	DL	24	NYG	DL29	6
65	Yaya Diaby	DL	25	TB	DL30	6
66	Dexter Lawrence	DL	27	NYG	DL31	6
67	SirVocea Dennis	LB	25	TB	LB28	6
68	Devin Lloyd	LB	26	JAX	LB29	6
69	Quinnen Williams	DL	27	NYJ	DL32	6
70	Xavier McKinney	DB	26	GB	DB9	6
71	Julian Love	DB	27	SEA	DB10	6
72	Montez Sweat	DL	28	CHI	DL33	6
73	Jessie Bates III	DB	28	ATL	DB11	6

Tier 6 is where value-based drafting dynasty managers can get ahead of the curve. It’s not a tier filled with guaranteed production, but it has players with upside and the potential for movement in future rankings updates.

Jaelan Phillips and Alex Singleton are two of the biggest players to monitor in this tier. Both are returning from injury, and both have flashed elite fantasy production in past seasons. If they return to full health, they can be among the top 12 performers at their positions. The young linebackers Payton Wilson and SirVocea Dennis have the attention of fantasy managers with full-time roles in 2025. These two are scratching the surface and could be big movers as the season progresses.

This tier can separate savvy fantasy managers from those drafting off of ADP. At this point, managers can take calculated risks on players who might not necessarily be household names. If things go their way, these are the types of players who could become every-week starters and help you make the playoffs.

Tier 7 | Deep League Assets

74	Tuli Tuipulotu	DL	23	LAC	DL34	7
75	Jaquan Brisker	DB	26	CHI	DB12	7
76	Josh Metellus	DB	27	MIN	DB13	7
77	Cody Barton	LB	28	TEN	LB30	7
78	Jonathan Cooper	DL	27	DEN	DL35	7
79	Leonard Williams	DL	31	SEA	DL36	7
80	Ed Oliver	DL	27	BUF	DL37	7
81	Carl Granderson	DL	28	NO	DL38	7
82	Josh Sweat	DL	28	ARZ	DL39	7
83	Grant Delpit	DB	26	CLE	DB14	7
84	Dallas Turner	DL	22	MIN	DL40	7
85	Tyrice Knight	LB	24	SEA	LB31	7
86	Will McDonald	DL	26	NYJ	DL41	7
87	Kevin Byard	DB	31	CHI	DB15	7
88	Dre Greenlaw	LB	28	DEN	LB32	7
89	Brandon Jones	DB	27	DEN	DB16	7
90	Tremaine Edmunds	LB	27	CHI	LB33	7
91	Nnamdi Madubuike	DL	27	BAL	DL42	7
92	Demetrius Knight	LB	24	CIN	LB34	7
93	Christian Rozeboom	LB	28	CAR	LB35	7
94	Ivan Pace Jr.	LB	24	MIN	LB36	7
95	Quentin Lake	DB	26	LAR	DB17	7
96	Tre’von Moehrig	DB	26	CAR	DB18	7
97	Patrick Queen	LB	25	PIT	LB37	7
98	Byron Young	DL	27	LAR	DL43	7
99	Derrick Brown	DL	27	CAR	DL44	7
100	Kobie Turner	DL	26	LAR	DL45	7
101	Rashan Gary	DL	27	GB	DL46	7
102	Devon Witherspoon	DB	24	SEA	DB19	7
103	Jalen Pitre	DB	26	HOU	DB20	7
104	Nick Emmanwori	DB	21	SEA	DB21	7
105	Chris Jones	DL	30	KC	DL47	7

In these deeper tiers, there are so many players to cover. A few players I like here to increase their dynasty value before the next update are Ed Oliver, who flashed with 6 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 1 sack, and a forced fumble in Week 1. Carl Granderson and Byron Young also have a high upside in sack volume at the DL position. Lastly, Christian Rozeboom should find himself rising in these rankings. Assuming he stays healthy, he will be a tackle machine for the Carolina Panthers’ defense this season.

Tier 8 | Dynasty Bench Stashes

106	Tyrel Dodson	LB	27	MIA	LB38	8
107	Bobby Wagner	LB	35	WAS	LB39	8
108	Nolan Smith	DL	24	PHI	DL48	8
109	Tykee Smith	DB	24	TB	DB22	8
110	Jevon Holland	DB	25	NYG	DB23	8
111	George Karlaftis	DL	23	KC	DL49	8
112	Kerby Joseph	DB	24	DET	DB24	8
113	Reed Blankenship	DB	26	PHI	DB25	8
114	Dee Winters	LB	24	SF	LB40	8
115	Nakobe Dean	LB	24	PHI	LB41	8
116	Talanoa Hufanga	DB	25	DEN	DB26	8
117	Kenneth Murray	LB	26	DAL	LB42	8
118	Jordan Battle	DB	24	CIN	DB27	8
119	Malaki Starks	DB	21	BAL	DB28	8
120	Javon Bullard	DB	22	GB	DB29	8
121	Odafe Oweh	DL	26	BAL	DL50	8
122	Jermaine Johnson	DL	26	NYJ	DL51	8
123	Mykel Williams	DL	21	SF	DL52	8
124	Jalon Walker	DL	21	ATL	DL53	8
125	Lavonte David	LB	34	TB	LB43	8
126	Cole Bishop	DB	22	BUF	DB30	8
127	Zach Sieler	DL	29	MIA	DL54	8

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Tier 9 | Watchlist Depth

128	Henry To’oTo’o	LB	24	HOU	LB44	9
129	Keion White	DL	26	NE	DL55	9
130	Alex Anzalone	LB	30	DET	LB45	9
131	Mack Wilson	LB	27	ARZ	LB46	9
132	Micah McFadden	LB	25	NYG	LB47	9
133	Matt Milano	LB	31	BUF	LB48	9
134	James Pearce	DL	21	ATL	DL56	9
135	Kam Curl	DB	26	LAR	DB31	9
136	Minkah Fitzpatrick	DB	28	MIA	DB32	9
137	Mike Green	DL	21	BAL	DL57	9
138	Chase Young	DL	30	NO	DL58	9
139	Zaven Collins	DL	26	ARZ	DL59	9
140	Joey Bosa	DL	30	BUF	DL60	9
141	Jalen Thompson	DB	27	ARZ	DB33	9
142	Dante Fowler Jr.	DL	30	DAL	DL61	9
143	Paulson Adebo	DB	25	NYG	DB34	9
144	Taron Johnson	DB	28	BUF	DB35	9
145	Nate Landman	LB	26	LAR	LB49	9
146	Kenny Moore II	DB	31	IND	DB36	9
147	Bradley Chubb	DL	29	MIA	DL62	9
148	Khalil Mack	DL	34	LAC	DL63	9
149	Trevin Wallace	LB	22	CAR	LB50	9
150	Pete Werner	LB	26	NO	LB51	9
151	Junior Colson	LB	22	LAC	LB52	9

Tier 10 | Long-Shot Dart Throws

152	Justin Reid	DB	28	NO	DB37	10
153	Kwity Paye	DL	26	IND	DL64	10
154	Jack Sanborn	LB	24	DAL	LB53	10
155	Jaylon Carlies	LB	23	IND	LB54	10
156	Jartavius Martin	DB	25	WAS	DB38	10
157	Alontae Taylor	DB	26	NO	DB39	10
158	Troy Andersen	LB	26	ATL	LB55	10
159	Trenton Simpson	LB	24	BAL	LB56	10
160	Cam Bynum	DB	27	IND	DB40	10
161	Jaden Hicks	DB	22	KC	DB41	10
162	C.J. Gardner-Johnson	DB	27	HOU	DB42	10
163	Nick Martin	LB	22	SF	LB57	10
164	DeShon Elliott	DB	27	PIT	DB43	10
165	Jeremy Chinn	DB	27	LV	DB44	10
166	Haason Reddick	DL	30	TB	DL65	10
167	Riley Moss	DB	25	DEN	DB45	10
168	Boye Mafe	DL	26	SEA	DL66	10
169	Mike Sainristill	DB	24	WAS	DB46	10
170	Dax Hill	DB	24	CIN	DB47	10
171	Milton Williams	DL	26	NE	DL67	10
172	Lukas Van Ness	DL	24	GB	DL68	10
173	Dayo Odeyingbo	DL	30	CHI	DL69	10
174	Jalyx Hunt	DL	24	PHI	DL70	10
175	Nic Scourton	DL	20	CAR	DL71	10
176	Cooper DeJean	DB	22	PHI	DB48	10
177	DeMarvion Overshown	LB	24	DAL	LB58	10
178	Omar Speights	LB	24	LAR	LB59	10
179	Myles Murphy	DL	23	CIN	DL72	10
180	Divine Deablo	LB	26	ATL	LB60	10
181	Christian Harris	LB	24	HOU	LB61	10
182	Amani Hooker	DB	27	TEN	DB49	10
183	Teddye Buchanan	LB	22	BAL	LB62	10
184	Demario Davis	LB	36	NO	LB63	10
185	Cedric Grey	LB	22	TEN	LB64	10
186	Germaine Pratt	LB	29	LVR	LB65	10
187	Cole Holcomb	LB	28	PIT	LB66	10
188	Bryan Bresee	DL	23	NO	DL73	10
189	Isaiah McGuire	DL	24	CLV	DL74	10
190	Azeez Ojulari	DL	25	PHI	DL75	10
191	Dru Tranquill	LB	29	KC	LB67	10
192	Akeem Davis Gaither	LB	27	ARZ	LB68	10
193	Cameron Heyward	DL	36	PIT	DL76	10
194	Taylor Rapp	DB	27	BUF	DB50	10
195	Isaiah Pola-Mao	DB	26	LVR	DB51	10
196	Xavier Watts	DB	23	ATL	DB52	10
197	Tony Adams	DB	26	NYJ	DB53	10
198	Kam Kinchens	DB	22	LAR	DB54	10
199	Malik Hooker	DB	29	DAL	DB55	10
200	Keisean Nixon	DB	27	GB	DB56	10
201	Malcolm Koonce	DL	27	LV	DL77	10
202	Mason Graham	DL	21	CLV	DL78	10
203	Dorance Armstrong	DL	28	WAS	DL79	10
204	Kamari Lassiter	DB	22	HOU	DB57	10
205	Harrison Smith	DB	36	MIN	DB58	10
206	Jason Pinnock	DB	26	SF	DB59	10
207	Juan Thornhill	DB	29	PIT	DB60	10
208	Donovan Wilson	DB	30	DAL	DB61	10
209	Ji’Ayir Brown	DB	24	SF	DB62	10
210	Shemar Stewart	DL	21	CIN	DL80	10
211	Byron Murphy II	DL	22	SEA	DL81	10
212	Donovan Ezeiruaku	DL	21	DAL	DL82	10
213	DJ Wonnum	DL	27	CAR	DL83	10
214	Kenneth Grant	DL	21	MIA	DL84	10
215	Devin White	LB	27	LVR	LB70	10
216	Marshawn Kneeland	DL	24	DAL	DL85	10
217	JT Tuimoloau	DL	22	IND	DL86	10
218	Devin Bush	LB	27	CLV	LB71	10
219	Barrett Carter	LB	22	CIN	LB72	10
220	Cody Simon	LB	23	ARZ	LB73	10
221	Anfernee Jennings	DL	28	NE	DL87	10
222	Nick Herbig	DL	23	PIT	DL88	10
223	Kyle Van Noy	LB	30	BAL	LB69	10
224	Christian Barmore	DL	25	NE	DL89	10
225	Vita Vea	DL	30	TB	DL90	10
226	Marcus Davenport	DL	29	DET	DL91	10
227	Yetur Gross-Matos	DL	27	SF	DL92	10
228	Uchenna Nwosu	DL	28	SEA	DL93	10
229	Joe Tryon-Shoyinka	DL	26	CLE	DL94	10
230	Danny Stutsman	LB	22	NO	LB74	10
231	Kyzir White	LB	29	TEN	LB75	10
232	Dorian Williams	LB	24	BUF	LB76	10
233	Jonathan Allen	DL	30	MIN	DL95	10
234	Dadrion Taylor-Demerson	DB	24	ARZ	DB63	10
235	Marlon Humphrey	DB	29	BAL	DB64	10
236	Osa Odighizuwa	DL	26	DAL	DL96	10
237	Craig Woodson	DB	24	NE	DB65	10
238	Deommodore Lenoir	DB	25	SF	DB66	10
239	Xavier Woods	DB	30	TEN	DB67	10
240	Noah Sewell	LB	23	CHI	LB77	10
241	Willie Gay Jr.	LB	27	MIA	LB78	10
242	Derrick Barnes	LB	26	DET	LB79	10
243	Joe Bachie	LB	27	IND	LB80	10
244	Devonte Wyatt	DL	27	GB	DL97	10
245	DreMont Jones	DL	28	TEN	DL98	10
246	Demani Richardson	DB	24	CAR	DB68	10
247	Richie Grant	DB	27	SF	DB69	10
248	B.J. Hill	DL	30	CIN	DL99	10
249	Kyle Dugger	DB	29	NE	DB70	10
250	Leonard Floyd	DL	32	ATL	DL100	10

IDP Strategy Notes & Next Update

That wraps up our September update to my IDP Rankings with tiers. These Top 250 IDP Dynasty Rankings will continue to be updated monthly to reflect player performance, injuries, and long-term dynasty outlook. Whether you’re contending now or building for the future, these rankings are here to help be your strategy guide this season. You can find me on Twitter (X) @Glosser13, and I’m always happy to talk IDP or offer any advice to help you chase your next IDP dynasty championship.

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Frequently Asked Questions | Dynasty IDP Rankings Tiers

Q: How do I use IDP rankings in dynasty fantasy football?
A: Start by identifying positional tiers to target in drafts or trades. Build your roster around elite DL/EDGE players early, then fill in LB depth, and stream DBs when needed.

Q: How often are these IDP rankings updated?
A: These rankings are updated monthly during the season and offseason to reflect player performance, usage, injuries, and team changes.

Q: What scoring format are these rankings based on?
A: These rankings use Dynasty Nerds’ preferred IDP scoring, which rewards tackles, assists, sacks, TFLs, QB hits, and pass breakups.

Q: How can I move players between tiers on my team?
A: Track weekly snap counts and usage trends, then trade for ascending players and move declining veterans to contenders.