Check a trade with Cooper McDonald
LB · KC · #44
Cooper McDonaldIR
- Height
- HT 6'3"
- Weight
- WT 240 lbs
- Birth date
- Aug 7, 2001 (age 25.2)
- College
- TCU; San Diego State
Through 2 games the rank is LB264, off a LB203 season. Wait for more games before calling it a decline; 2025 also ended early (11 games).
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
75
Range 306–473
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection He is out. The job is still his when he returns.
Depth/upside bet — LB 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 total FP
2.3 pts
1.2 PPG
Week 9 projection
0.0 pts
vs NYJ · floor–ceiling 0.0–0.0
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.
Org environment ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
WatchMcDonald ranks LB264 in 2026 through 2 games. From LB203 to LB264 through 2 games is a dip in pace, not a locked finish. 2025 stopped at 11 games; staying on the field is the swing factor. 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
1.2
Rank so far
LB264
Key stats
- Solo: —
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
2026 week shape
0/2 Boom 0%
2/2 Bust 100%
Boom is 20+ half-PPR. Bust is under 5.
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LB264so far | 2.3 | 1.2 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | LB203 | 26.8 | 2.4 | 9 | — | — |
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 W8 | 1.5Bust | DEN | 65 plays · 63% pass | — | — | — |
| 2026 W1 | 0.8Bust | DEN | 65 plays · 42% pass | — | — | — |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
Hover a week for the total.
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 18.2% 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
- 0
- Hurries
- 0
- Missed tackle %
- 7.4%
Durability
- 2024—
- 202511 G
- 20262 G
- 17.0 projected games — injury history is priced as risk, not a short 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 Cooper McDonald's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- McDonald scores 75 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 Cooper McDonald's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 6.4 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. A boom week is 20+ half-PPR; a bust is under 5. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Should I trade for Cooper McDonald 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.