LB · KC · #44
Cooper McDonaldIR
- Height
- HT 6'3"
- Weight
- WT 240 lbs
- Birth date
- Aug 7, 2001 (age 25.2)
- College
- TCU; San Diego State
Through 1 game the rank is LB265, off a LB200 season. Wait for more games before calling it a decline; 2025 also ended early (11 games).
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
43
Range 306–473
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Depth/upside bet — LB 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 total FP
0.8 pts
0.8 PPG
Week 6 projection
0.0 pts
vs LAC · floor–ceiling 0.0–0.0
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 ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
WatchMcDonald ranks LB265 in 2026 through 1 game. From LB200 to LB265 through 1 game is a dip in pace, not a locked finish. 2025 stopped at 11 games; staying on the field is the swing factor. 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
0.8
PPG
0.8
Rank so far
LB265
Key stats
- Solo: —
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
2026 week shape
0/1 Boom 0%
1/1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LB265so far | 0.8 | 0.8 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | LB200 | 26.8 | 2.4 | 9 | — | — |
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 W1 | 0.8Bust | DEN | 65 plays · 42% pass | — | — | — |
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 18.2% 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
- 0
- Hurries
- 0
- Missed tackle %
- 7.4%
Durability
- 2024—
- 202511 G
- 20261 G
- 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 Cooper McDonald's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- McDonald scores 43 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 Cooper McDonald's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 6.4 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 Cooper McDonald 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.