Run through enough fantasy football articles between now and the start of the 2024 NFL season, and you're bound to hear some talk of the dreaded sophomore slump.
Don't buy into the hype.
Sure, some second-year players will fall short of expectations. Definitely not all of them, though.
Some will not only pick up where they left off after strong rookie seasons, but they'll up their output and emerge as legitimate breakout stars. Let's spotlight three second-year players who already appear on the breakout path.
Anthony Richardson, QB, Indianapolis Colts
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Injuries limited Anthony Richardson to four games as a rookie—only two of which he finished.