QB · CAR · #12
Kenny Pickett
- Height
- HT 6'3"
- Weight
- WT 220 lbs
- Birth date
- Jun 6, 1998 (age 28.3)
- College
- Pittsburgh
Only 1 games in 2026 — availability is the headline.
Traded from CLE to LV (Aug 25, 2025).
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
0
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Proven QB in his prime — production and runway both hold.
DVS is our model view, scored on Engine-default half-PPR — not a guaranteed price in your league. Bye weeks and schedule strength are left out on purpose.
2026 Engine Projections
9.3 pts
0.5 PPG · 6.0 games
142.7 pass yds · 0.8 pass TD · 9.5 rush yds
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Durability ×0.95
3 of last 3 seasons under 15 games.
Process ×1.03
Process residual (not a second production percentile).
Org environment ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
Buy lowPickett finished QB33 in 2026. The arc is recovery: QB50, then QB60, now QB33. Only 1 games in 2026 — availability is the headline. That's a buy-low window if the price still reflects the rough year, not the recovery.
NextDyne coverage
Dynasty notes from our blog that mention Kenny Pickett.
2026 fantasy highlights
Half-PPR points
2.4
PPG
2.4
Positional finish
QB33
Key stats
- Pass yds: —
- Pass TD: —
Career (Half-PPR)
| Season | Finish | Half-PPR FP | PPG | Pass yd | Pass TD | Rush yd | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yd | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | QB33 | 2.4 | 2.4 | — | — | 24 | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | QB60 | 7.7 | 1.3 | 188 | 1 | 22 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | QB50 | 25.1 | 5.0 | 291 | 2 | 15 | 1 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | QB30 | 110.2 | 9.2 | 2070 | 6 | 54 | 1 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | QB28 | 149.9 | 11.5 | 2404 | 7 | 237 | 3 | — | — | — |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
Recent games (2026)
| Week | Half-PPR FP | Opp | Script | Pass | Rush | Rec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 W1 | 2.4 | CHI | 60 plays · 63% pass | 0 | 24 | 0 |
Week 1 Engine grade
Projected 1.4 · scored 2.4 half-PPR · outside the floor–ceiling band. Miss -1.0.
Those opponents
Pass yards they allowed per game in 2026, vs league. Plus is easier.
- CHI+60% · 361 pass yards
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 offense · 28.5% mean
Pass-play participation
27.3%
2025· share of the team’s dropback plays this player was on the field for. Presence, not a charted route rate.
Advanced (2025)
- Pressure rate
- 25.0%
- On-target throw %
- 81.8%
- Avg time in pocket
- 2.5s
Durability
- 202312 G · 3 Out
- 20245 G
- 20256 G
- 6.0 projected games — injury history is priced as risk, not a short 2026 slate.
R1 (20 overall) QB · that slot hit at 39.5% in 2010–2023 classes (n=43; contributor 62.8%). Window is the first three NFL seasons.
Next Gen Stats
No Next Gen Stats for this player yet.
Historical comps
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.
FAQ
- What is Kenny Pickett's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Pickett scores 0 out of 10,000. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
- What is Kenny Pickett's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 0.5 half-PPR points per game for 2026. That rate feeds Value Score — multiply by games and your league’s scoring if you want a season total.
- How are season fantasy points calculated on this page?
- Season totals and the recent game log use Half-PPR so every public profile matches our Engine board. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Should I trade for Kenny Pickett in dynasty right now?
- That's a buy-low window if the price still reflects the rough year, not the recovery. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.