LB · TB · #98
Anthony Nelson
- Height
- HT 6'7"
- Weight
- WT 272 lbs
- Birth date
- Mar 4, 1997 (age 29.4)
- College
- Iowa
Recent form cooled from LB86 to LB98 — watch whether that's noise or a real step down.
Dynasty Value Score
4,746
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
2026 Engine Projections
121.9 pts
7.2 PPG · 17.0 games
37.4 solo · 3.7 sacks · 0.7 INT
Quick answer
Nelson scored 84.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points in 2025 (LB98). Recent form cooled from LB86 to LB98 — watch whether that's noise or a real step down. Don't ignore the finish line in Career stats — LB98 is the latest chapter, not a rumor. Looking at 2026, he's a situational piece unless the role expands.
2025 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
84.3
PPG
6.0
Positional finish
LB98
Key stats
- Solo: 21
- Sacks: 3 (LB51)
- INT: 1 (LB17)
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
7 seasons
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | LB98 | 84.3 | 6.0 |
| 2024 | LB86 | 81.8 | 4.8 |
| 2023 | LB99 | 63.3 | 4.9 |
| 2022 | LB52 | 95.5 | 5.6 |
| 2021 | LB70 | 62.3 | 4.8 |
| 2020 | — | 31.3 | 2.6 |
| 2019 | — | 12.3 | 2.1 |
Recent games (2025)
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Pass | Rush | Rec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 W15 | 0.8 | ATL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W14 | 3.0 | NO | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W13 | 4.5 | ARI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W12 | 3.8 | LA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W11 | 2.3 | BUF | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W10 | 6.8 | NE | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W8 | 33.0 | NO | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W7 | 10.0 | DET | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W6 | 3.8 | SF | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W5 | 1.5 | SEA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Next Gen Stats
Next Gen tracking is for skill-position players.
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FAQ
- What is Anthony Nelson's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Nelson scores 4,746 out of 10,000 — a top-LB on our board. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
- What is Anthony Nelson's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 7.2 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.
- Where can I trade Anthony Nelson in a mock dynasty roster?
- Compare Nelson against picks and other players in the dynasty trade calculator, or mock-draft with Best Available.