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Michael Dearden

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Michael Dearden’s Biography

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Michael Dearden is a fantasy baseball and football sportswriter based in the Mid-Atlantic. An attorney by training - Michael offers clear, concise, and persuasive writing which helps fantasy managers navigate uncertainty, make informed roster decisions, and gain a competitive advantage throughout the season.

In his free time, Michael also writes for a popular sim-sports game. Away from the computer, Michael enjoys exploring history museums, craft breweries, and long walks with his partner and…

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D/ST & Kickers: Who to Stream or Avoid in Week 6 & Beyond

D/ST & Kickers: Who to Stream or Avoid in Week 6 & Beyond

Michael Dearden takes a deep dive on the D/ST and Kickers fantasy landscape for Week 6 and beyond, because ye…

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D/ST & Kickers: Who to Stream or Avoid in Week 5 & Beyond

D/ST & Kickers: Who to Stream or Avoid in Week 5 & Beyond

Michael Dearden takes a deep dive on the D/ST and Kickers fantasy landscape for Week 5 and beyond, because ye…

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D/ST & Kickers: Who to Stream or Avoid in Week 5 & Beyond

D/ST & Kickers: Who to Stream or Avoid in Week 5 & Beyond

Michael Dearden takes a deep dive on the D/ST and Kickers fantasy landscape for Week 5 and beyond, because ye…

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Next Man Up: Week 5 Injury Lineup Pivots

Next Man Up: Week 5 Injury Lineup Pivots

Michael Dearden highlights some key injury designations ahead of Week 5, and who on the roster stands to bene…

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2026 MLB Fantasy Baseball Preview: NL West

2026 MLB Fantasy Baseball Preview: NL West

Dive into our fantasy preview of the NL West, the final edition of our six-part MLB offseason series analyzin…

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2026 MLB Fantasy Baseball Preview: NL Central

2026 MLB Fantasy Baseball Preview: NL Central

Dive into our fantasy preview of the NL Central, edition five of our six-part MLB offseason series analyzing …

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D/ST & Kickers: Who to Stream or Avoid in Week 6 & Beyond

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By Michael Dearden
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We're back - welcome to Week 6, fantasy managers! We've got double the amount of teams on bye this week, so you know what that means: there is plenty to do on the waiver wire and a good amount of selection to choose from. When it comes to positional importance in fantasy football, I'm an equal opportunist - I absolutely love having a D/ST and Kicker I can slot in for reliable points. Why?
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D/ST & Kickers: Who to Stream or Avoid in Week 5 & Beyond

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By Michael Dearden
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Every point counts in fantasy football. At the end of the day, it doesn't matter who put up the points, just that they're on the board and that your number is higher than that of your opponent. Everyone wants more points; everyone wants that edge that will get their team over the line.
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Next Man Up: Week 5 Injury Lineup Pivots

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By Michael Dearden
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Picture this: it's Sunday afternoon, you're watching NFL RedZone on YouTubeTV (please sponsor us). Maybe you've spilt a little nacho cheese on your hoodie, it's fine. What's not fine is what happened in the upper-left game on your screen - you look up and your QB1 is down, writhing in pain, holding his left knee in both hands. Sigh. We've all been there: his season is probably over and your fantasy season could soon follow.
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