Mike Ford headshot

DB · ATL · #28

Mike Ford

Height
HT 6'0"
Weight
WT 196 lbs
Birth date
Aug 4, 1995 (age 31.2)
College
Southeast Missouri State

Played a short 2025 (10 games) — health is the nearer question than talent.

Dynasty Value Score (DVS)

0

Range 231–346

Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection

Depth/upside bet — DB 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

5.3 pts

1.8 PPG

2 solo

Week 6 projection

2.6 pts

vs CHI · floor–ceiling 1.1–4.1

Dynasty Value Score over time

0100200300350Preseason 2026: 245Preseason 20262026 W1: 2872026 W12026 W2: 2872026 W22026 W3: 02026 W32026 W4: 02026 W42026 W5: 02026 W5

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 ×1.02

    Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.

Quick answer

Watch

Ford had 2 solo tackles in 2026, ranking DB256 through 3 games. Through 3 games the rank is DB256, off a DB234 season. Wait for more games before calling it a decline. Played a short 2025 (10 games) — health is the nearer question than talent. 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

5.3

PPG

1.8

Rank so far

DB256

Key stats

  • Solo: 2
  • Sacks: —
  • INT: —

2026 week shape

0/3 Boom 0%

3/3 Bust 100%

Boom is 20+ half-PPR. Bust is under 5.

Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))

SeasonFinishIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPPPGSoloSacksINT
2026DB256so far5.31.82——
2025DB23427.32.712——
2024DB23618.02.611——
2023DB15846.53.620—1
2022DB19615.01.26——
2021DB1787.51.35——
2020DB12617.32.29——
2019DB10518.82.110——
2018DB6138.85.523——

Career arc

0204060802018: 38.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)3920182019: 18.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)1920192020: 17.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)1720202021: 7.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)820212022: 15.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)1520222023: 46.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)4720232024: 18.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)1820242025: 27.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)2720252026: 5.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)520262026 projection: 66.2 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)662026*

Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.

Recent games (2026)

WeekIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPOppScriptSoloSacksINT
2026 W51.5BustBAL61 plays · 57% pass———
2026 W40.8BustNO55 plays · 36% pass———
2026 W13.0BustPIT53 plays · 42% pass2——

Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)

Boom 20+Bust under 5
51015202512345Week

Hover a week for the total.

Usage and availability

Snap share

2024 defense · 11.0% mean

255075100W1W18

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 (2024)

Pressures
0
Hurries
0
Missed tackle %
7.1%

Durability

  • 2024
    7 G
  • 2025
    10 G
  • 2026
    3 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 Mike Ford's dynasty value on NextDyne?
Ford 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 Ford's 2026 Engine Projection?
We project 3.9 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 Ford 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.