DB · NYJ · #29
Minkah Fitzpatrick
- Height
- HT 6'1"
- Weight
- WT 202 lbs
- Birth date
- Nov 17, 1996 (age 29.9)
- College
- Alabama
Through 2 games the rank is DB92, off a DB38 season. Wait for more games before calling it a decline.
Traded from MIA to NYJ (Mar 9, 2026).
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
3,490
Range 3,210–3,765
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Proven DB 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
32.8 pts
16.4 PPG
12 solo · 1 INT
Week 6 projection
11.5 pts
@ NE · floor–ceiling 6.6–16.6
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Durability ×0.98
2 of last 3 seasons under 15 games — slight availability risk, not a short 2026 slate.
Org environment ×0.98
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
WatchFitzpatrick had 12 solo tackles, 1 INT in 2026, ranking DB92 through 2 games. Through 2 games the rank is DB92, off a DB38 season. Wait for more games before calling it a decline. The 2026 projection is modest — the role has to hold. 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
32.8
PPG
16.4
Rank so far
DB92
Key stats
- Solo: 12
- Sacks: —
- INT: 1 (DB13)
2026 week shape
1/2 Boom 50%
0/2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DB92so far | 32.8 | 16.4 | 12 | — | 1 |
| 2025 | DB38 | 140.8 | 10.1 | 57 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | DB50 | 123.5 | 7.3 | 54 | — | 1 |
| 2023 | DB105 | 74.8 | 7.5 | 35 | — | — |
| 2022 | DB9 | 159.5 | 10.6 | 50 | — | 6 |
| 2021 | DB3 | 174.5 | 10.9 | 76 | — | 2 |
| 2020 | DB10 | 149.3 | 9.3 | 55 | — | 4 |
| 2019 | DB6 | 145.3 | 9.1 | 40 | — | 5 |
| 2018 | DB13 | 128.8 | 8.1 | 49 | — | 2 |
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 W5 | 8.3 | CLE | 62 plays · 48% pass | 4 | — | — |
| 2026 W4 | 24.5Boom | CHI | 29 plays · 52% pass | 8 | — | 1 |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
Hover a week for the total.
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 95.2% 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
- 4
- Hurries
- 2
- Missed tackle %
- 8.9%
Durability
- 202417 G
- 202514 G · 3 Out
- 20262 G · 1 Out
- 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 Minkah Fitzpatrick's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Fitzpatrick scores 3,490 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 Minkah Fitzpatrick's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 8.5 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 Minkah Fitzpatrick 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.