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DB · MIA · #16

Michael Taaffe
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Height
HT 6'0"
Weight
WT 190 lbs
Birth date
Feb 18, 2003 (age 23.7)
College
Texas

No real signal yet, just a 24-year-old DB keeping pace.

Dynasty Value Score (DVS)

0

Range 114–350

Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection

Rookie capital play — the score leans on draft pedigree and the projection, not a long NFL sample.

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

43.5 pts

8.7 PPG

14 solo · 1 INT

Week 6 projection

Bye

No game this week

Dynasty Value Score over time

0100200250Preseason 2026: 198Preseason 20262026 W1: 02026 W12026 W2: 02026 W22026 W3: 02026 W32026 W4: 02026 W42026 W5: 02026 W5

History starts Preseason 2026.

Quick answer

Hold

Taaffe had 14 solo tackles, 1 INT in 2026, ranking DB43 through 5 games. He's 24 with a quiet recent trend — no red flag, no spike either. Don't pay for a bounce from the 2026 projection alone. This reads as a hold — nothing in the recent signal pushes it toward a buy or a sell.

2026 fantasy highlights

IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points

43.5

PPG

8.7

Rank so far

DB43

Key stats

  • Solo: 14
  • Sacks: —
  • INT: 1 (DB13)

2026 week shape

0/5 Boom 0%

0/5 Bust 0%

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

Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))

SeasonFinishIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPPPGSoloSacksINT
2026DB43so far43.58.714—1

Career arc

010203040502026: 43.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)4420262026 projection: 44.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)442026*

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

Recent games (2026)

WeekIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPOppScriptSoloSacksINT
2026 W58.5CIN61 plays · 44% pass2——
2026 W47.5MIN35 plays · 49% pass4——
2026 W36.8KC67 plays · 54% pass2——
2026 W210.5SF52 plays · 44% pass5——
2026 W110.3LV45 plays · 60% pass1—1

Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)

Boom 20+Bust under 5
51015202512345Week

Hover a week for the total.

Usage and availability

Durability

  • 2024
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  • 2025
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  • 2026
    5 G
  • 17.0 projected games — recent completed seasons at a full 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 Michael Taaffe's dynasty value on NextDyne?
Taaffe 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 Michael Taaffe's 2026 Engine Projection?
We project 2.6 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 Michael Taaffe in dynasty right now?
This reads as a hold — nothing in the recent signal pushes it toward a buy or a sell. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.