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), DT3 looks like a reset worth tracking; the downside gets steeper at 35.4.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
0
Range 260–369
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.
2025 total FP
26.0 pts
2.0 PPG
7 solo
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 DT3. The arc is recovery: DT42, then DT6, now DT3. 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
DT3
Key stats
- Solo: 7
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
2025 week shape
0/10 Boom 0%
10/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | DT3 | 26.0 | 2.0 | 7 | — | — |
| 2024 | DT6 | 46.8 | 3.9 | 9 | 3 | — |
| 2023 | DT42 | 6.5 | 2.2 | 2 | — | — |
| 2022 | DT16 | 40.5 | 2.7 | 12 | — | — |
| 2021 | DT40 | 22.5 | 2.5 | 9 | — | — |
| 2020 | DT31 | 31.5 | 3.2 | 13 | — | — |
| 2019 | DT36 | 35.8 | 4.5 | 13 | 1 | — |
| 2018 | DT50 | 29.3 | 2.3 | 13 | — | — |
| 2017 | DT50 | 39.8 | 3.3 | 19 | — | — |
| 2016 | DT81 | 16.5 | 2.8 | 5 | — | — |
| 2015 | DT46 | 42.8 | 3.1 | 16 | 1 | — |
| 2014 | DT86 | 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 | 0.8Bust | DEN | 41 plays · 54% pass | — | — | — |
| 2025 W16 | 3.0Bust | TEN | 39 plays · 62% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W15 | 3.0Bust | LAC | 54 plays · 61% pass | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W14 | 0.8Bust | HOU | 62 plays · 53% pass | — | — | — |
| 2025 W12 | 1.5Bust | IND | 87 plays · 53% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W9 | 2.3Bust | BUF | 54 plays · 63% pass | — | — | — |
| 2025 W7 | 0.8Bust | PIT | 70 plays · 67% pass | — | — | — |
| 2025 W6 | 2.3Bust | GB | 61 plays · 74% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W5 | 1.5Bust | DET | 56 plays · 71% pass | — | — | — |
| 2025 W4 | 2.3Bust | 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
- 202412 G
- 202513 G
- 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 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. 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 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.