LB · FA · #53
Ja'Whaun Bentley
- Height
- HT 6'2"
- Weight
- WT 250 lbs
- Birth date
- Aug 24, 1996 (age 30.1)
- College
- Purdue
Played a short 2024 (1 games) — health is the nearer question than talent.
Picked by the Patriots in 2018 via a trade with the 49ers.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
0
Range 195–318
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
6.6 PPG
Projected points per game
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
WatchBentley had 6 solo tackles, 0.5 sacks in 2024, finishing LB212. Production trend is soft: LB39 → LB212 over the last two seasons. Only 1 games in 2024 — availability is the headline. Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure.
2024 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
14.8
PPG
14.8
Positional finish
LB212
Key stats
- Solo: 6
- Sacks: 0.5 (LB148)
- INT: —
2024 week shape
0/1 Boom 0%
0/1 Bust 0%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | LB212 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 6 | 0.5 | — |
| 2023 | LB39 | 145.3 | 9.1 | 43 | 4.5 | — |
| 2022 | LB25 | 154.8 | 9.1 | 49 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 | LB33 | 130.8 | 8.2 | 50 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | LB39 | 103.8 | 8.0 | 40 | 1.5 | — |
| 2019 | LB73 | 48.3 | 3.0 | 21 | — | — |
| 2018 | LB66 | 25.8 | 8.6 | 9 | — | 1 |
Career arc
Recent games (2024)
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Script | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 W1 | 14.8 | CIN | 63 plays · 38% pass | 6 | 0.5 | — |
Usage and availability
Snap share
2024 defense · 57.0% mean
Advanced (2024)
- Pressures
- 1
- Hurries
- 0
- Missed tackle %
- 0.0%
Durability
- 20241 G · 1 Out
- 2025—
- 2026—
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 Ja'Whaun Bentley's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Bentley 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 Ja'Whaun Bentley's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 6.6 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 Ja'Whaun Bentley 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.