2024 Defense Stats
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Buckner has one thing that few other defensive lineman, particularly interior lineman, can boast in that he's topped 800 defensive snaps in seven of his eight professional seasons. From a durability and pass rushing perspective Buckner has shown no signs of slowing down even as he enters his age 30-season. The only area we've seen any hint of him being on the backside of his career is on special teams, as his snaps on the unit have all but disappeared across the last two seasons. That hasn't been enough to hurt his statline, though and the Colts inked Buckner to a lucrative new two-year deal this offseason, reiterating their faith in him. Buckner won't remain an elite defensive lineman forever, but we've seen nothing to suggest that 2024 is the year his run ends. Read Past Outlooks
Gets another sack Sunday
Buckner recorded seven tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks, during Sunday's 25-24 win at New England.
ANALYSIS
Buckner's sack came on a third down in the red zone to hold the Patriots to a field goal on their first drive. He has been as efficient as ever as a pass rusher when healthy this season, keeping him on the IDP map for the fantasy playoffs in some formats.
Buckner's sack came on a third down in the red zone to hold the Patriots to a field goal on their first drive. He has been as efficient as ever as a pass rusher when healthy this season, keeping him on the IDP map for the fantasy playoffs in some formats.
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Measurables Review
How do DeForest Buckner's measurables compare to other defensive tackles?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
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295 lbs40-Yard Dash
5.05 secShuttle Time
4.47 secCone Drill
7.51 secVertical Jump
32.0 inBroad Jump
116 inHand Length
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The veteran defensive tackle put together another outstanding campaign, recording a career-high 74 tackles last year while piling up at least seven sacks for the fifth consecutive season. Buckner's combination of interior pass rush skills, run-stuffing and consistency (he's missed only two games in a seven-year career) are unmatched at his position, but at 29 it's fair to wonder how much longer he can keep going to war in the trenches without slipping. The Colts scaled back Buckner's snaps on special teams last year, and they could keep an even closer eye on his workload in 2023.
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Records sack in loss
Buckner finished with seven tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 24-6 loss to the Lions.
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Practices in full Thursday
Buckner (foot) was a full practice participant Thursday.
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Begins Week 11 prep with absence
Buckner didn't practice Wednesday due to a foot injury.
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Puts up another sack
Buckner recorded six tackles (four solo) and 1.0 sacks in Sunday's 21-13 loss to the Vikings.
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Gets sack in return from IR
Buckner had three total tackles, including 1.0 sacks and an additional QB hit, in Sunday's loss at Houston.
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Team cautious with injury
Coach Frank Reich said that Buckner experienced soreness and swelling in his ankle following last Sunday's 27-20 win over the Texans, Kevin Bowen of Indianapolis' 107.5 The Fan reports.
ANALYSIS
Buckner may have experienced after-effects of a physical Week 15 effort, but he didn't seem to be beleaguered by his ankle issue in-game. The 2018 Pro Bowler racked up three sacks against the division-rival Texans, providing him with five total sacks over his past three games. Based on the clarification Reich provided on his star defender's status, it appears Buckner has a chance to suit up Week 16 against Pittsburgh despite missing Wednesday's practice.
Buckner may have experienced after-effects of a physical Week 15 effort, but he didn't seem to be beleaguered by his ankle issue in-game. The 2018 Pro Bowler racked up three sacks against the division-rival Texans, providing him with five total sacks over his past three games. Based on the clarification Reich provided on his star defender's status, it appears Buckner has a chance to suit up Week 16 against Pittsburgh despite missing Wednesday's practice.