DL · PIT · #97
Cameron Heyward
- Height
- HT 6'5"
- Weight
- WT 295 lbs
- Birth date
- May 6, 1989 (age 37.5)
- College
- Ohio State
He's 38 — older DLs usually lose work and upside.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
1,451
Range 1,381–1,520
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Win-now veteran — still scores, but dynasty runway is short at this age for a DL.
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
34.0 pts
6.8 PPG
7 solo · 1 sacks
Week 6 projection
7.6 pts
@ TB · floor–ceiling 3.4–11.0
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.
Org environment ×1.01
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
WatchHeyward had 7 solo tackles, 1 sack in 2026, ranking DL20 through 5 games. From DL10 to DL20 through 5 games is a dip in pace, not a locked finish. At 38, age is the lead risk for a DL. 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
34.0
PPG
6.8
Rank so far
DL20
Key stats
- Solo: 7
- Sacks: 1 (DL41)
- INT: —
2026 week shape
0/5 Boom 0%
2/5 Bust 40%
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 | DL20so far | 34.0 | 6.8 | 7 | 1 | — |
| 2025 | DL10 | 129.0 | 7.6 | 36 | 3.5 | — |
| 2024 | DL4 | 143.0 | 8.4 | 29 | 8 | — |
| 2023 | DL83 | 48.5 | 4.9 | 18 | 2 | — |
| 2022 | DL5 | 152.8 | 9.0 | 31 | 10.5 | — |
| 2021 | DL3 | 180.0 | 10.6 | 39 | 10 | 1 |
| 2020 | DL13 | 91.0 | 6.1 | 25 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 | DL2 | 155.5 | 9.7 | 39 | 9 | — |
| 2018 | DL10 | 113.0 | 7.5 | 24 | 8 | — |
| 2017 | DL4 | 142.8 | 9.5 | 26 | 12 | — |
| 2016 | DL12 | 57.0 | 8.1 | 16 | 3 | — |
| 2015 | DL3 | 126.8 | 7.9 | 35 | 7 | — |
| 2014 | DL3 | 109.5 | 6.8 | 27 | 7.5 | — |
| 2013 | DL2 | 107.0 | 6.7 | 27 | 5 | — |
| 2012 | DL2 | 31.8 | 2.9 | 11 | 1.5 | — |
| 2011 | DL2 | 22.3 | 2.8 | 8 | 1 | — |
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 | 9.0 | IND | 53 plays · 59% pass | 1 | 1 | — |
| 2026 W4 | 11.5 | CLE | 59 plays · 68% pass | 3 | — | — |
| 2026 W3 | 1.5Bust | CIN | 57 plays · 60% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2026 W2 | 3.8Bust | NE | 63 plays · 64% pass | — | — | — |
| 2026 W1 | 8.3 | ATL | 62 plays · 66% pass | 2 | — | — |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
Hover a week for the total.
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 71.0% 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
- 12
- Hurries
- 5
- Missed tackle %
- 3.7%
Durability
- 202417 G
- 202517 G
- 20265 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 Cameron Heyward's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Heyward scores 1,451 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 Cameron Heyward's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 7.4 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 Cameron Heyward 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.