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LB · DEN · #15
Nik Bonitto
- Height
- HT 6'3"
- Weight
- WT 238 lbs
- Birth date
- Sep 26, 1999 (age 27.1)
- College
- Oklahoma
He ranks LB89 through 8 games, down from LB40. Early, not a finished step down.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
3,224
Range 3,026–3,540
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection In-season usage moved the score inside this range.
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 total FP
47.0 pts
5.9 PPG
11 solo · 3.5 sacks
Week 9 projection
5.7 pts
@ CAR · floor–ceiling 2.0–9.0
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Org environment ×1.02
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
WatchBonitto had 11 solo tackles, 3.5 sacks in 2026, ranking LB89 through 8 games. Through 8 games the rank is LB89, off a LB40 season. Wait for more games before calling it a decline. 2026 looks more like a flex than a locked starter. 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
47.0
PPG
5.9
Rank so far
LB89
Key stats
- Solo: 11
- Sacks: 3.5 (LB18)
- INT: —
2026 week shape
0/8 Boom 0%
5/8 Bust 63%
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 | LB89so far | 47.0 | 5.9 | 11 | 3.5 | — |
| 2025 | LB40 | 149.8 | 8.8 | 30 | 14 | — |
| 2024 | LB26 | 171.3 | 10.1 | 30 | 13.5 | 1 |
| 2023 | LB87 | 85.3 | 5.7 | 14 | 8 | — |
| 2022 | LB152 | 27.0 | 2.5 | 6 | 1.5 | — |
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 | KC | 55 plays · 58% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2026 W7 | 1.5Bust | ARI | 55 plays · 53% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2026 W6 | 10.5 | SEA | 55 plays · 49% pass | 2 | 0.5 | — |
| 2026 W5 | 19.3 | LAC | 56 plays · 48% pass | 3 | 2 | — |
| 2026 W4 | 3.8Bust | SF | 64 plays · 66% pass | 2 | — | — |
| 2026 W3 | 8.3 | LA | 59 plays · 58% pass | 1 | 1 | — |
| 2026 W2 | 0.0Bust | JAX | 59 plays · 53% pass | — | — | — |
| 2026 W1 | 2.3Bust | KC | 43 plays · 65% pass | 1 | — | — |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
Hover a week for the total.
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 61.4% mean
Advanced (2025)
- Pressures
- 39
- Hurries
- 12
- Missed tackle %
- 8.0%
Durability
- 202417 G
- 202517 G
- 20268 G
- 17.0 projected games — recent completed seasons at a full 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 Nik Bonitto's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Bonitto scores 3,224 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 Nik Bonitto's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 9.4 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 Nik Bonitto 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.