LB · TB · #98
Anthony Nelson
- Height
- HT 6'7"
- Weight
- WT 272 lbs
- Birth date
- Mar 4, 1997 (age 29.5)
- College
- Iowa
Only 1 games in 2026 — availability is the headline.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
716
Range 710–723
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Proven LB 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
121.9 pts
7.2 PPG · 17.0 games
37.4 solo · 3.7 sacks · 0.7 INT
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Durability ×0.98
2 of last 3 seasons under 15 games — slight availability risk, not a short 2026 slate.
Quick answer
WatchNelson had 1 solo tackles in 2026, finishing LB133. Production trend is soft: LB106 → LB133 over the last two seasons. Only 1 games in 2026 — availability is the headline. 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
LB133
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 | LB133 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 | LB106 | 84.3 | 6.0 | 21 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 | LB94 | 81.8 | 4.8 | 22 | 4 | — |
| 2023 | LB106 | 63.3 | 4.9 | 17 | 3 | — |
| 2022 | LB59 | 95.5 | 5.6 | 23 | 5.5 | — |
| 2021 | LB80 | 62.3 | 4.8 | 12 | 5 | — |
| 2020 | LB110 | 31.3 | 2.6 | 11 | 1 | — |
| 2019 | LB122 | 12.3 | 2.1 | 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 | CIN | 48 plays · 58% pass | 1 | — | — |
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 41.3% 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
- 4
- Hurries
- 1
- Missed tackle %
- 0.0%
Durability
- 202313 G
- 202417 G
- 202514 G · 2 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 Anthony Nelson's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Nelson scores 716 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 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.
- Should I trade for Anthony Nelson 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.