Michael Fabiano
Co-Host, Fantasy Dirt at SiriusXM
Senior Fantasy Analyst at Sports Illustrated
Podcast Host at The Bleav Fantasy Football Show with Michael Fabiano
Senior Fantasy Analyst for Sports Illustrated. Host of Fantasy Dirt and the Fantasy Football Forecast. FSWA Hall of Famer. Formerly of CBS Sports and NFL Media.
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5 days ago |
si.com | Michael Fabiano
The tight end position has become less valuable in the world of fantasy football in recent years, but that doesn’t mean it lacks importance. In fact, finding a player at the position in the middle to late rounds who breaks out gives fantasy managers a significant advantage. So, what defines a breakout player? Some prognosticators believe it’s simply a player who will outperform his draft position.
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5 days ago |
si.com | Michael Fabiano
Wide receiver has become the most valuable position in fantasy football. That’s obvious in last season’s average draft position data, which saw wideouts move past running backs in the first and second rounds. As a result, finding a player on the verge of a breakout season can be the difference between a good fantasy squad and a league winner. So, what defines a breakout player? Some prognosticators believe it’s simply a player who will outperform his draft position.
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5 days ago |
si.com | Michael Fabiano
The term “breakout” has different meanings for different people in the world of fantasy football. Some prognosticators believe it’s simply a player who will outperform his draft position. Others think it’s an already established player who emerges into a regular fantasy starter after never having reached that sort of status previously in his NFL career. In my opinion, both definitions are true, but with a caveat.
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5 days ago |
si.com | Michael Fabiano
Running backs used to be the lifeblood of fantasy football, but backfield committees and a higher concern for injuries (hello, Christian McCaffrey) have caused the position to take a slight hit in recent drafts. With that said, it’s still a position of importance, especially with the decrease in true featured backs. So, the ability to identify potential breakouts is vital. So, what defines a breakout player? Some prognosticators believe it’s simply a player who will outperform his draft position.
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6 days ago |
si.com | Michael Fabiano
Rookies have become more valuable in fantasy football leagues in recent seasons, as Jayden Daniels, Bucky Irving, Brian Thomas Jr. and Brock Bowers (to name a few) have made an instant impact. However, dynasty league fantasy managers aren’t always looking for immediate statistical gratification in their drafts. Instead, dynasty leaguers often want a player who can assist them in the long run.
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