Ja'Whaun Bentley Fantasy
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 250 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- August 24, 1996 (27)
- Experience
- 7th Season
- Drafted
- 2018 / Rd. 5 / Pk. 143 (NE)
- College
- Purdue
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Ja'Whaun Bentley News
New England Patriots linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley (hamstring) is listed as inactive for Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts in Germany. He was limited in practice all week long and listed as questionable. However, it had seemed like he was trending toward playing, so this news comes as a bit of a surprise. Nevertheless, Bentley will sit out this overseas contest, putting Mack Wilson Sr. in line to earn more snaps.
New England Patriots linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley (hamstring) didn't return to the Week 8 matchup with the Miami Dolphins. The 27-year-old had a team-high 49 total tackles entering Sunday's contest, so New England certainly hopes the hamstring injury doesn't keep him out in Week 9 against the Washington Commanders. That said, Bentley will likely appear on the injury report throughout the week, so IDP managers should plan accordingly.
New England Patriots linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley, who recently signed a two-year contract extension that includes $9 million guaranteed, ranks second among 89 linebackers with a 39.5 percent run-stop win rate since 2018, according to ESPN analytics. His production in coverage, which was viewed as a weakness when he entered the NFL, has steadily evolved. According to NFL NextGen Stats, 55 linebackers were targeted 30-plus time in coverage last year, and Bentley ranked eighth-best in allowing 5.4 yards per target. The 26-year-old had a team-high 125 tackles in 2022 and also secured three sacks, an interception and a fumble recovery in 17 games. The former fifth-rounder should garner attention in deeper IDP fantasy formats in 2023.
Depth Chart
- Offense
- Defense
FS | Jabrill Peppers |
Jaylinn Hawkins | |
NT | Davon Godchaux |
Armon Watts | |
LDE | Deatrich Wise Jr. |
Keion White | |
RDE | Christian Barmore |
Sam Roberts | |
LOLB | Matthew Judon |
Joshua Uche | |
LILB | Ja'Whaun Bentley |
Sione Takitaki | |
RILB | Jahlani Tavai |
Marte Mapu | |
ROLB | Anfernee Jennings |
Raekwon McMillan | |
LCB | Jonathan Jones |
Marcellas Dial | |
SS | Kyle Dugger |
Brenden Schooler | |
RCB | Christian Gonzalez |
Shaun Wade | |
NB | Marcus Jones |
Alex Austin |
LS | Joe Cardona |
K | Joey Slye |
P | Bryce Baringer |
KR | Jalen Reagor |
QB | Jacoby Brissett |
Drake Maye | |
RB | Rhamondre Stevenson |
Antonio Gibson | |
LWR | Ja'Lynn Polk |
K.J. Osborn | |
RWR | Kendrick Bourne |
Javon Baker | |
SWR | Demario Douglas |
JuJu Smith-Schuster | |
TE | Hunter Henry |
Austin Hooper | |
LT | Caedan Wallace |
Vederian Lowe | |
LG | Cole Strange |
Nick Leverett | |
C | David Andrews |
Jake Andrews | |
RG | Sidy Sow |
Layden Robinson | |
RT | Mike Onwenu |
Chukwuma Okorafor |