DL · PHI · #57
A.J. Epenesa
- Height
- HT 6'6"
- Weight
- WT 280 lbs
- Birth date
- Sep 15, 1998 (age 28)
- College
- Iowa
Only 1 games in 2026 — availability is the headline.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
722
Range 717–728
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Depth/upside bet — DL role isn't locked starter volume yet.
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
104.3 pts
6.1 PPG · 17.0 games
21.7 solo · 5.7 sacks · 1.3 INT
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Durability ×0.98
One recent short season (games missed). Production already saw the missed games — this is forward risk only.
Quick answer
WatchEpenesa had 1 solo tackles in 2026, finishing DL108. DL57 slipped to DL108 last year; that's the warning. Played a short 2026 (1 games) — health is the nearer question than talent. Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure.
2026 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
2.3
PPG
2.3
Positional finish
DL108
Key stats
- Solo: 1
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DL108 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 | DL57 | 70.8 | 4.7 | 17 | 2.5 | 2 |
| 2024 | DL28 | 95.0 | 5.9 | 20 | 6 | — |
| 2023 | DL32 | 97.8 | 7.0 | 9 | 6.5 | 2 |
| 2022 | DL33 | 79.8 | 8.0 | 12 | 6.5 | — |
| 2021 | DL78 | 28.0 | 2.0 | 8 | 1.5 | — |
| 2020 | DL61 | 27.3 | 2.7 | 9 | 1 | — |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
Recent games (2026)
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Script | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 W1 | 2.3 | WAS | 50 plays · 50% pass | 1 | — | — |
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 47.4% mean
Pass-play participation
0.0%
2025· share of the team’s dropback plays this player was on the field for. Presence, not a charted route rate.
Advanced (2025)
- Pressures
- 12
- Hurries
- 3
- Missed tackle %
- 8.6%
Durability
- 202314 G · 1 Out
- 202416 G
- 202515 G · 1 Out
- 17.0 projected games — injury history is priced as risk, not a short 2026 slate.
Next Gen Stats
Next Gen tracking is for skill-position players.
Historical comps
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.
FAQ
- What is A.J. Epenesa's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Epenesa scores 722 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 A.J. Epenesa's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 6.1 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 A.J. Epenesa in dynasty right now?
- Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.