2026 IDP fantasy points leaders
Every defensive lineman, linebacker and defensive back who has shown up in a box score this season, ranked by fantasy points — in the three common IDP formats or in your league's own values, as a season total or per game.
IDP points through Week 3
In Standard IDP scoring the lead belongs to Nakobe Dean (LV LB, 34.50), Devin Lloyd (CAR LB, 33.00) and Greg Rousseau (BUF LB, 32.50); the top DL is Will Anderson Jr. (HOU DE, 26.00) and the top DB is Quentin Lake (LAR SAF, 30.50). Change the group, the scoring or the sort below — or type in your league's values.
Through Week 3, stats as of (nflverse).
Your league’s scoringStandard
Type your league’s value for each stat and the board re-ranks as you go. The three presets are the IDP calculator’s, and none of them scores tackles for loss or QB hits — add those here if your league does.
Standard scoring · all defenders by season total, 2+ games — 551 players.
Swipe for per game and the full box score
| # | Player | Grp | G | Total | Per game | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sack | QBH | INT | PD | FF | FR | TD | Sfty | Blk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nakobe DeanLV · LB | LB | 3 | 34.50 | 11.50 | 22 | 5 | 3 | 1.5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Devin LloydCAR · LB | LB | 2 | 33.00 | 16.50 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Greg RousseauBUF · LB | LB | 3 | 32.50 | 10.83 | 12 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Quentin LakeLAR · SAF | DB | 3 | 30.50 | 10.17 | 16 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Fred WarnerSF · MLB | LB | 3 | 29.50 | 9.83 | 14 | 19 | 1 | 0.5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Josiah TrotterTB · LB | LB | 2 | 28.00 | 14.00 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Talanoa HufangaDEN · SAF | DB | 3 | 28.00 | 9.33 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Roquan SmithBAL · ILB | LB | 3 | 26.00 | 8.67 | 10 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Will Anderson Jr.HOU · DE | DL | 3 | 26.00 | 8.67 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Jevon HollandNYG · SAF | DB | 3 | 25.50 | 8.50 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Jihaad CampbellPHI · LB | LB | 3 | 25.50 | 8.50 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Anthony Hill Jr.TEN · LB | LB | 3 | 25.00 | 8.33 | 12 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Derrick BarnesDET · LB | LB | 3 | 25.00 | 8.33 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Alex SingletonDEN · LB | LB | 3 | 24.50 | 8.17 | 15 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Dillon ThienemanCHI · SAF | DB | 3 | 24.00 | 8.00 | 15 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Nick BoltonKC · LB | LB | 3 | 24.00 | 8.00 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Ventrell MillerJAX · LB | LB | 3 | 24.00 | 8.00 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Blake CashmanMIN · LB | LB | 3 | 23.50 | 7.83 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 2.5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Caleb DownsDAL · SAF | DB | 3 | 23.50 | 7.83 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | T.J. WattPIT · OLB | LB | 3 | 23.50 | 7.83 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 3.5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Akeem Davis-GaitherIND · LB | LB | 3 | 23.00 | 7.67 | 15 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Ernest JonesSEA · LB | LB | 3 | 23.00 | 7.67 | 15 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Evan WilliamsGB · SAF | DB | 3 | 23.00 | 7.67 | 16 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Jeremy ChinnLV · SAF | DB | 3 | 23.00 | 7.67 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | Amik RobertsonWAS · CB | DB | 3 | 22.50 | 7.50 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | Brandon JonesDEN · SAF | DB | 3 | 22.50 | 7.50 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | Azeez Al-ShaairHOU · LB | LB | 3 | 22.00 | 7.33 | 13 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | Chuck ClarkDET · SAF | DB | 3 | 22.00 | 7.33 | 9 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | Daxton HillCIN · DB | DB | 3 | 22.00 | 7.33 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | Jacob RodriguezMIA · LB | LB | 3 | 22.00 | 7.33 | 11 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 | Arvell ReeseNYG · LB | LB | 3 | 21.50 | 7.17 | 17 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 32 | Demetrius Knight Jr.CIN · LB | LB | 3 | 21.50 | 7.17 | 11 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 33 | Drake ThomasSEA · LB | LB | 3 | 21.50 | 7.17 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 34 | Amani HookerTEN · SAF | DB | 3 | 21.00 | 7.00 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 35 | Andre CiscoNYJ · SAF | DB | 3 | 21.00 | 7.00 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 36 | D.J. ReedDET · CB | DB | 3 | 21.00 | 7.00 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 37 | Jordan BattleCIN · SAF | DB | 3 | 21.00 | 7.00 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 38 | Kyle HamiltonBAL · SAF | DB | 3 | 21.00 | 7.00 | 13 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 39 | Andrew WingardARI · SAF | DB | 3 | 20.50 | 6.83 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 40 | Daiyan HenleyLAC · LB | LB | 3 | 20.50 | 6.83 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 41 | Reed BlankenshipHOU · SAF | DB | 3 | 20.50 | 6.83 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 42 | Andrew Van GinkelMIN · OLB | LB | 3 | 20.00 | 6.67 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 43 | Budda BakerARI · S | DB | 3 | 20.00 | 6.67 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 1.5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 44 | Demario DavisNYJ · OLB | LB | 3 | 20.00 | 6.67 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 45 | L'Jarius SneedKC · CB | DB | 3 | 20.00 | 6.67 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 46 | Marlon HumphreyBAL · CB | DB | 3 | 20.00 | 6.67 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 47 | Payton WilsonPIT · LB | LB | 3 | 20.00 | 6.67 | 9 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 48 | Pete WernerNO · LB | LB | 3 | 20.00 | 6.67 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 49 | Tremaine EdmundsNYG · MLB | LB | 3 | 20.00 | 6.67 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 50 | Bobby OkerekeCAR · ILB | LB | 3 | 19.50 | 6.50 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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How the points are scored
IDP scoring is a straight weighted sum: every tackle, sack and turnover pays a flat rate, and the rates are what differ between leagues. The three presets are the ones the free IDP points calculator uses, value for value, so a player's total here is the number the calculator gives for the same line.
Tackles for loss and QB hits are in the box score but none of the presets scores them. If your league does, open “Your league's scoring” above and give them a value — the board re-ranks as you type, and the address bar keeps your table so you can share it.
Swipe for the Big-play column
| Stat | Standard | IDP-heavy | Big-play |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo tackle | 1 | 1.5 | 1 |
| Assisted tackle | 0.5 | 0.75 | 0.5 |
| Tackle for loss | — | — | — |
| Sack | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| QB hit | — | — | — |
| Interception | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Pass defended | 1 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Forced fumble | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Fumble recovery | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Defensive TD | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Safety | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Blocked kick | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Per game divides the total by games played. Min games applies to both sorts and starts at 2, half the weeks played so far, so one big afternoon does not top the list.
Positions, games and who is listed
Positions are nflverse's, not your platform's. DL, LB and DB are nflverse's position groups, and the label under each name (DE, DT, OLB, CB, SAF…) is its roster position. Fantasy platforms set their own eligibility, and edge rushers are where they differ most — a player grouped LB here can be a DL in your league. Check your platform before you count on a position.
Games are games with a stat line. A game in which a defender never appeared in the play-by-play is not counted, so a rotational player's per-game number can run a little high.
Who is listed. Every defender with 4+ tackles or at least one sack, interception, forced fumble, fumble recovery, touchdown or pass defended so far — 570 players right now. Special-teams-only players are left out.
Past points are not next week's points. Tackle volume is the steadiest part of an IDP line; sacks and turnovers are the streakiest.
Related tools
- IDP points calculator — score one defender's game or season, and load any 2026 game by name.
- Fantasy points leaders — the same board for quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends.
- D/ST points calculator — team defense scoring, points-allowed brackets and all.
- DST streaming rankings — this week's team defenses to stream.
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