DeForest Buckner Fantasy Stats

DeForest Buckner
#99 DT  |  Indianapolis Colts
Healthy
Height / Weight 6'7"  /  295 lbs.
Date of Birth (Age) Mar 17, 1994 (30)
Experience 9 seasons
Drafted 2016 NFL Draft, 1st Round, Pick #7 (49ers)
College Oregon

Season Stats

TACKLES
SEASON TEAM GP FPTS/G FPTS SOLO ASTD LOSS SCK QB HITS PASS DEF INT FF FR TD
2016SF156.8102.64430761510020
2017SF166.298.64516832250100
2018SF168.1130.2442318122030010
2019SF167.5119.734281281420241
2020IND158.4125.8372114102630210
2021IND176.1104.540281071830000
2022IND177.3124.844301182230210
2023IND178.1137.845361182170211
2024IND98.072.22126771200000
Career 138 7.4 1016.3 354 238 98 69 170 27 0 9 10 2

Game Log

TACKLES
DATE TEAM OPP FPTS SOLO ASTD LOSS SCK QB HITS PASS DEF INT FF FR TD
Week 1Sep 8, 2024INDHOU12.75112200000
Week 2Sep 15, 2024INDGB0.50100000000
Week 8Oct 27, 2024INDHOU8.42111200000
Week 9Nov 3, 2024INDMIN12.24211300000
Week 10Nov 10, 2024INDBUF6.53500100000
Week 11Nov 17, 2024INDNYJ5.02410000000
Week 12Nov 24, 2024INDDET10.42511200000
Week 13Dec 1, 2024INDNE9.11611100000
Week 15Dec 15, 2024INDDEN7.42111100000

Colts Depth Chart

QB

Anthony Richardson

Joe Flacco

Sam Ehlinger

RB

Jonathan Taylor

Trey Sermon

Tyler Goodson

LWR

Michael Pittman Jr.

Ashton Dulin

RWR

Alec Pierce

Adonai Mitchell

SWR

Josh Downs

Anthony Gould

TE

Mo Alie-Cox

Kylen Granson

Drew Ogletree

Will Mallory

LT

Bernhard Raimann

Matt Goncalves

Blake Freeland

LG

Quenton Nelson

Tanor Bortolini

C

Tanor Bortolini

Danny Pinter

RG

Dalton Tucker

Atonio Mafi

RT

Braden Smith

Matt Goncalves

FS

Julian Blackmon

Rodney Thomas II

LDE

Kwity Paye

Laiatu Latu

LDT

Grover Stewart

Raekwon Davis

RDT

DeForest Buckner

Taven Bryan

Adetomiwa Adebawore

RDE

Tyquan Lewis

Dayo Odeyingbo

Isaiah Land

LOLB

E.J. Speed

MLB

Zaire Franklin

Segun Olubi

ROLB

Grant Stuard

Cameron McGrone

LCB

Samuel Womack III

David Long

SS

Nick Cross

Ronnie Harrison Jr.

RCB

Jaylon Jones

Darren Hall

NB

Kenny Moore II

Chris Lammons

DeForest Buckner News

DeForest Buckner  • DT  •  Colts

DeForest Buckner Practicing In Full

Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman DeForest Buckner (foot) put in a full practice on Thursday after picking up a DNP for the first practice of the week on Wednesday. Safety Julian Blackmon (shoulder) has been practicing in full this week, while linebacker E.J. Speed (knee) has put in two limited practices. Unless he has a setback on Friday, Buckner should be good to play on Sunday against the New York Jets while getting after quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The 30-year-old veteran missed Weeks 3-7 while on Injured Reserve but has been active the last three weeks, picking up nine solo tackles, two sacks, two tackles for loss and six QB hits. The Colts defense/special teams unit is a fade in fantasy this week against the Jets, but Buckner is certainly in play as a starting defensive lineman in IDP formats.
Nov 15   
DeForest Buckner  • DT  •  Colts

DeForest Buckner Activated, Evan Hull Waived

Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman DeForest Buckner (ankle) was activated off the injured reserve and will return to action on Sunday. In a corresponding move the Colts waived running back Evan Hull. Buckner has been sidelined since suffering an ankle injury during the second week of the season. In the season opener, Buckner had a productive afternoon as he tallied six tackles (five solo) with 1.5 sacks. Last season, the lineman posted a career-high 81 tackles with seven pass deflections and eight sacks. Buckner should expected to return to his typical starting role on Sunday afternoon facing the Houston Texans.
Oct 26   
DeForest Buckner  • DT  •  Colts

DeForest Buckner Logs Full Practice Thursday

Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (ankle) upgraded to a full participant in practice on Thursday. The veteran defender was designated to return from injured reserve on Wednesday and remains eligible to practice without being activated until November 13. Of course, the Colts could opt to activate him prior to that deadline, perhaps as early as this week versus the Houston Texans. If activated, he would give the Colts' defense a major boost ahead of their key divisional battle.
Oct 25   
DeForest Buckner  • DT  •  Colts

DeForest Buckner Designated To Return To Practice

Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman DeForest Buckner (ankle) has been designated to return to practice ahead of the Week 8 game against the Houston Texans. The former first-round pick by the San Francisco 49ers suffered a high-ankle sprain in the Week 2 game against the Green Bay Packers and has been on the Injured Reserve list ever since. Whenever Buckner returns to the Colts' lineup, it will be a much-needed addition for a team allowing the second-most rushing yards per game (159.9) this season. The three-time Pro Bowler collected at least seven sacks in each of his first four seasons with the Colts, and he posted 26 run stuffs between 2022 and 2023.
Oct 23   
DeForest Buckner  • DT  •  Colts

Colts Place DeForest Buckner On Injured Reserve

The Indianapolis Colts placed standout defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (ankle) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. Buckner was injured in Week 2 against the Packers and will now have to sit out at least four games. Buckner has been a game-wrecker for a Colts defense lacking high-end playmakers. He already recorded 1.5 sacks in Week 1 against the Texans. He only had one tackle prior to his exit from the Packers game. The loss of Buckner hurts both the Colts' offense and defense. Buckner's ability to disrupt the backfield of opposing teams helps give the Colts' offense shorter fields to work with. The Colts will certainly hope to have Buckner back sooner rather than later.
Sep 17   
DeForest Buckner  • DT  •  Colts

DeForest Buckner Expected To Be A Long Shot For Week 3

Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman DeForest Buckner (ankle), who has been one of the league's most durable players, suffered an ankle sprain in the Week 2 loss to the Green Bay Packers that is expected to make him a long shot to suit up in Week 3 versus the Chicago Bears, according to sources. X-rays were negative on Buckner, and he's set to undergo an MRI exam. The belief is that the sprain isn't severe, but fantasy managers with Buckner in IDP formats shouldn't count on having him for at least this week. The 30-year-old pass-rusher had to be carted to the locker room at Lambeau Field on Sunday and could end up missing more than just one game. Indy's pass rush will be at less than full strength for however long the three-time Pro Bowler is sidelined. Buckner has seven total tackles and 1.5 sacks through the first two weeks of the 2024 season.
Sep 16   
DeForest Buckner  • DT  •  Colts

DeForest Buckner, Laiatu Latu Injured In Loss To Green Bay

Indianapolis Colts defensive linemen DeForest Buckner (right ankle) and Laiatu Latu (hip) exited during the second half of Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers. Both players were officially ruled out by the team. Buckner finished Week 2 with one tackle. Latu had one tackle, as well as a fumble recovery. Raekwon Davis, Dayo Odeyingbo, and Isaiah Land are candidates to earn more snaps with Buckner and Latu sidelined.
Sep 15   
DeForest Buckner  • DT  •  Colts

DeForest Buckner Injures Back In Season Opener

Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (back) exited Sunday's game against the Houston Texans and did not return. At the time of his departure, he had registered six tackles and 1.5 sacks. Buckner continues to have game-wrecking potential in his age-30 season, so the Colts can only hope he won't miss too much time, if any at all. We can likely expect to receive more info on his diagnosis and timetable this Monday.
Sep 9   
DeForest Buckner  • DT  •  Colts

Colts, DeForest Buckner Agree To Two-Year Extension

The Indianapolis Colts and three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner agreed to a two-year, $46 million contract extension on Monday that ties him to the Colts through the 2026 season, according to sources. The Colts traded the No. 13 overall pick to the San Francisco 49ers in 2020 for Buckner and quickly signed him to a four-year, $84 million extension. The 30-year-old pass-rusher will stick around in Indianapolis for two more years after recording 166 solo tackles, 32.5 sacks, 42 tackles for loss, 87 QB hits, 16 passes defended, six forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries (one returned for a touchdown) in 66 regular-season games (62 starts) since the Colts acquired him from San Fran in 2020. He'll remain relevant in IDP fantasy leagues in 2024 despite being an interior defensive lineman.
Apr 15   
DeForest Buckner  • DT  •  Colts

DeForest Buckner Back At Practice

Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (ankle) returned to practice on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday. Strong safety Khari Willis (concussion) was also practicing without a non-contact jersey, which likely indicates that he's cleared the concussion protocol and should be good to play in the wild-card game against the Bills on Saturday. Buckner, who ranked fourth in overall fantasy points among defensive linemen in the regular season, is a crucial player for the defensive line. They'll need him if they hope to slow down a high-scoring Bills offense led by quarterback Josh Allen. The Colts Defense has had their ups and downs in 2020, but for the most part they were one of the better defenses in the league. However, against this strong Buffalo offense, most fantasy managers will be looking for better plays during wild-card weekend.
Jan 7, 2021   
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