IDP Dynasty Sleepers: Week 17

Using a dynasty slant to identify linebackers, defensive linemen, and defensive backs before they become hot commodities.

Darin Tietgen's IDP Dynasty Sleepers: Week 17 Darin Tietgen Published 12/24/2025

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We are down to the final weeks of the season! The purpose of this article is to highlight a handful of linebackers, defensive linemen, and defensive backs that might be available in your dynasty leagues. I sample my own 12-, 14-, and 16-team leagues to get a cross-section of players who could be free agents in your leagues. Let's take a look at this week's suggestions.

Dynasty Sleeper Linebackers

Jordan Magee, Washington

We've highlighted Magee here before, but after watching him play against the Eagles, he bears mentioning again; he really does look the part. Frankie Luvu is entering the final year of his contract and will be 30 when the season starts. The Commanders could surely look to get younger, with guys like Magee (only 24 years old), in 2026.

Jordan Turner, Denver

Hey, why not another Jordan? This Jordan has seen limited snaps with the Broncos but is listed as the primary backup to the 32-year-old Alex Singleton. If Turner is anything like the guy he's backing up, there will be tackles to be had if he's ever given the starting nod. Worth watching.

Isaiah McDuffie, Green Bay

McDuffie is one of those glue guys who always produce when called upon. Whether it was Quay Walker or Edgerrin Cooper, if one (or both) were out, McDuffie stuffed the stat sheet. He's signed for another year in Green Bay, but he's just 26 and a plug-and-play LB2-type if ever given a starting spot. Worth rostering in larger formats where you start 3+ LBs.

Dynasty Sleeper Defensive Linemen

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