DT · FA · #69
Mike Pennel
- Height
- HT 6'4"
- Weight
- WT 330 lbs
- Birth date
- May 9, 1991 (age 35.4)
- College
- Colorado State (Pueblo); Arizona State; Scottsdale CC
After a rough middle year (DT6), DT5 looks like a reset worth tracking; the downside gets steeper at 35.4.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
0
Range 259–368
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
2.7 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 ×0.95
3 of last 3 seasons under 15 games.
Org environment ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
Buy lowPennel had 7 solo tackles in 2025, finishing DT5. The arc is recovery: DT47, then DT6, now DT5. He's 35 — older DTs usually lose work and upside. That's a buy-low window if the price still reflects the rough year, not the recovery.
2025 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
26.0
PPG
2.0
Positional finish
DT5
Key stats
- Solo: 7
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | DT5 | 26.0 | 2.0 | 7 | — | — |
| 2024 | DT6 | 46.8 | 3.9 | 9 | 3 | — |
| 2023 | DT47 | 6.5 | 2.2 | 2 | — | — |
| 2022 | DT17 | 40.5 | 2.7 | 12 | — | — |
| 2021 | DT42 | 22.5 | 2.5 | 9 | — | — |
| 2020 | DT32 | 31.5 | 3.2 | 13 | — | — |
| 2019 | DT37 | 35.8 | 4.5 | 13 | 1 | — |
| 2018 | DT51 | 29.3 | 2.3 | 13 | — | — |
| 2017 | DT51 | 39.8 | 3.3 | 19 | — | — |
| 2016 | DT80 | 16.5 | 2.8 | 5 | — | — |
| 2015 | DT47 | 42.8 | 3.1 | 16 | 1 | — |
| 2014 | DT87 | 9.8 | 2.0 | 6 | — | — |
Career arc
Recent games (2025)
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Script | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 W17 | 0.8 | DEN | 41 plays · 54% pass | — | — | — |
| 2025 W16 | 3.0 | TEN | 39 plays · 62% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W15 | 3.0 | LAC | 54 plays · 61% pass | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W14 | 0.8 | HOU | 62 plays · 53% pass | — | — | — |
| 2025 W12 | 1.5 | IND | 87 plays · 53% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W9 | 2.3 | BUF | 54 plays · 63% pass | — | — | — |
| 2025 W7 | 0.8 | PIT | 70 plays · 67% pass | — | — | — |
| 2025 W6 | 2.3 | GB | 61 plays · 74% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W5 | 1.5 | DET | 56 plays · 71% pass | — | — | — |
| 2025 W4 | 2.3 | DEN | 40 plays · 63% pass | — | — | — |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
Hover a week for the total.
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 28.5% mean
Durability
- 20233 G
- 202412 G
- 202513 G
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 Mike Pennel's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Pennel 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 Mike Pennel's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 2.7 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 Mike Pennel in dynasty right now?
- That's a buy-low window if the price still reflects the rough year, not the recovery. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.