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п»їFantasy Football 2020: Ranking Sleepers, Busts and Safest Players This Year.
Featured Columnist August 29, 2020 Comments Comment Bubble Icon.
Every fantasy football manager has to go into the draft prepared for all types of scenarios.
What if you need a sleeper pick to replace someone who went to another team? Where are the potential pitfalls in the early rounds? Whom can you count on to produce?
Fortunately for those with plenty of questions headed into draft day, we have all the answers, with top-10 rankings for sleepers, potential busts and the safest picks in point-per-receptions leagues.
Offseason acquisitions and training camp reports shed light on what to expect during the 2020 campaign. Based on that information, 10 players are ranked in each category. Their average draft positions, presented parenthetically, are according to Fantasy Football Calculator.
Top 10 Sleeper Picks.
1. TE Hayden Hurst, Baltimore Ravens (7.07)
2. RB Antonio Gibson, Washington Football Team (7.09)
3. RB Zack Moss, Buffalo Bills (8.05)
4. WR Jerry Jeudy, Denver Broncos (10.03)
5. QB Cam Newton, New England Patriots (11.01)
6. WR Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings (11.01)
7. WR DeSean Jackson, Philadelphia Eagles (11.09)
8. TE Austin Hooper, Cleveland Browns (12.04)
9. WR Breshad Perriman, New York Jets (13.04)
10. TE Jonnu Smith, Tennessee Titans (13.08)
RB Zack Moss, Buffalo Bills.
Keep an eye on Zack Moss. Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic warned everyone that the reports out of camps have "undersold" the rookie third-rounder's potential impact this season.
According to Buscaglia and Fairburn, Moss has excelled in pass-protection situations, which essentially gives him the green light to contribute on passing downs.
"Zack Moss is going to be a factor on passing downs," Buscaglia wrote. "Typically, the ability to pass-protect is what helps young backs get on the field as rookies. Moss is checking that box in training camp, and he's also showing the ability to make plays out of the backfield, which is an understated part of his game."
At Utah, Moss hauled in 66 passes for 685 yards and three touchdowns, so he's comfortable as a receiver out of the backfield. At 5'9", 223 pounds, the Bills can also use him in goal-line situations as opposed to Devin Singletary, who's 5'7", 203 pounds.
With a probable pass-catching role, Moss can make fantasy managers happy with 10-12 carries per game, especially if he's involved inside the red zone.
Top 10 Potential Busts.
1. RB Le'Veon Bell, New York Jets (3.05)
2. RB David Johnson, Houston Texans (3.06)
3. WR DJ Moore, Carolina Panthers (3.10)
4. RB David Montgomery, Chicago Bears (4.07)
5. RB Mark Ingram II, Baltimore Ravens (4.09)
6. WR DJ Chark Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (5.01)
7. WR Keenan Allen, Los Angeles Chargers (5.06)
8. WR Stefon Diggs, Buffalo Bills (6.06)
9. WR A.J. Green, Cincinnati Bengals (6.09)
10. TE Evan Engram, New York Giants (7.03)
RB Le'Veon Bell, New York Jets.
New York Jets head coach Adam Gase has already rolled out the conservative plan for Le'Veon Bell.
Bell responded to a tweet from Eric Allen of 360 Jets Production that reported the team held him out because of tightness in his hamstrings.
"Ain't nothing wrong with my hamstrings," Bell tweeted.
This conflict sounds off alarm bells because Bell felt he didn't receive enough touches during the previous campaign. The 28-year-old running back worked hard on his body conditioning through the offseason, though those efforts may not equate to a bigger role in the upcoming term.
Additionally, Gase seems pleasantly surprised by 37-year-old running back Frank Gore, per Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News .
"He looks the same as he did 12 years ago," Gase said. "I can't explain it. When I watch him, I flash back to 2008. He looks the same. He is an old-school player. His burst looks good. His vision is never going to change."
In 2018, under Gase, Gore logged 156 carries for 722 yards. If he handles a similar volume this season, Bell would have a low production ceiling, with rookie fourth-rounder La'Mical Perine also in the mix.
We probably haven't heard the last of this saga concerning Bell's workload. Fantasy managers should stay on the safe side and fade him this season.
Top 10 'Safe' Picks.
1. RB Christian McCaffrey, Carolina Panthers (1.01)
2. RB Ezekiel Elliott, Dallas Cowboys (1.05)
3. RB Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints (1.04)
4. QB Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs (2.07)
5. WR Julio Jones Jones, Atlanta Falcons (2.02)
6. WR Michael Thomas, New Orleans Saints (1.06)
7. RB Saquon Barkley, New York Giants (1.02)
8. QB Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens (2.11)
9. RB Josh Jacobs, Las Vegas Raiders (1.09)
10. WR Davante Adams, Green Bay Packers (1.10)
WR Julio Jones, Atlanta Falcons.
Perhaps you expected to see Michael Thomas ranked ahead of Julio Jones, but based on the roster changes for the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons, the latter should have a more productive 2020 campaign.
The Saints signed Emmanuel Sanders this offseason. He's recorded at least 66 receptions and 868 receiving yards in each of the past two terms. At 33, he remains a solid No. 2 wide receiver option—something New Orleans hasn't had since Ted Ginn Jr.'s 2017 performance (53 catches, 787 yards and four touchdowns). As a result, Thomas' numbers could slide a bit compared to his past two seasons.
The Falcons lost tight end Austin Hooper to the Cleveland Browns during free agency. He ranked second on the team in receptions for the 2018 and 2019 campaigns. Without him, Jones could see more targets as Hayden Hurst finds his way in the offense.
Furthermore, Falcons running back Todd Gurley logged a career-low 1,064 yards from scrimmage with the Los Angeles Rams in 2019. If his problematic knee becomes an issue, Atlanta may lean heavily on the passing game to move the ball. And Jones could have another monster year.
In three of the past five seasons, Jones has averaged at least 100 receiving yards per game. Since 2014, he's ranked within the top seven at his position in fantasy points for each term, per FantasyPros.
Follow Bleacher Report writer Maurice Moton on Twitter @MoeMoton.
2020 Fantasy Football: Biggest Sleepers at Every Position.
Featured Columnist August 26, 2020 Comments Comment Bubble Icon.
2020 Fantasy Football: Biggest Sleepers at Every Position.
Some shrug their shoulders and say it's luck, while others attribute hours of research as a means to find fantasy football sleepers on draft day. Either way, you need these players to compete with star-studded rosters.
We've all impatiently waited for our turn to select a player, only to see him go to another squad a pick or two before our time on the clock. Don't hit the panic button. Dig deep for the hidden gems.
Check out the sleeper pick cheat sheet with three selections for each position below. All the players and units have an average draft position (ADP) of the 10th round or later. Some of the top defenses and kickers fall into that range, so we started outside the top five at those spots.
Quarterbacks.
Sound off the Comeback Player of the Year alert for Matthew Stafford. Last year, before back and hip injuries ended his campaign, he was on pace for 4,998 passing yards, 38 touchdowns and just 10 interceptions while playing in his first season under offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell.
In 2019, wideout Kenny Golladay led the league in touchdown receptions (11). Marvin Jones Jr. and Danny Amendola had 62 catches apiece as the No. 2 and slot receiving options, respectively. Now, the Lions backfield features a pair of dual-threat running backs in Kerryon Johnson and rookie second-rounder D'Andre Swift.
If tight end T.J. Hockenson finds his way within the offense, Stafford would have a full house of offensive weapons and potentially a top-10 scoring season in fantasy points.
Cam Newton, New England Patriots (11.01)
Cam Newton starts a fresh chapter with the New England Patriots, but he still has the same strengths that made him a fantasy football factor while suiting up for the Carolina Panthers.
Newton has rushed for at least 539 yards in six out of nine seasons. He's scored 58 touchdowns on the ground for his career.
Aside from wideout Julian Edelman, the Patriots don't have an active pass-catcher with a 1,000-yard season. Newton may have to use his legs to move the chains, though he does have running back James White in the short passing game to boost his numbers.
ESPN's Mike Reiss noted Jarrett Stidham is "fading" out of the quarterback competition. Assuming Newton starts, his dual-threat ability could make up for the lack of playmakers on the perimeter and give fantasy owners top-10 scores in most weeks.
Tyrod Taylor, Los Angeles Chargers (N/A)
Welcome Tyrod Taylor back into the fantasy football discussion. He's the probable starter over rookie first-rounder Justin Herbert.
As a starting signal-caller with the Buffalo Bills between the 2015 and 2017 campaigns, Taylor didn't rank lower than 16th in points, per FantasyPros. Like Newton, he's a threat on the run, logging at least 427 yards and four scores on the ground in each of his three years leading the huddle.
Taylor's starting wide receivers, Keenan Allen and Mike Williams (when he recovers from a shoulder injury), both eclipsed 1,000 receiving yards with Philip Rivers under center last season. When you add tight end Hunter Henry and an emerging pass-catching running back in Austin Ekeler to the mix, Taylor has the playmakers to help him to put together his most productive year.
Running Backs.
Duke Johnson, Houston Texans (11.08)
According to Aaron Reiss of The Athletic, the Houston Texans may use Duke and David Johnson on the field simultaneously for more "21" personnel looks (two running backs and one tight end).
Per Sharp Football Stats, the Texans used 21 personnel on only 2 percent of their plays in 2019. Johnson played only 48 percent of the offensive snaps, so a shift in philosophy should allow him more touches.
Despite limited opportunities behind Carlos Hyde, Duke logged 410 yards as a rusher and 410 as a receiver. With more targets potentially headed his way, he's a solid flex option who could easily eclipse 1,000 yards from scrimmage this season.
Bryce Love, Washington Football Team (11.08)
Bryce Love hasn't been in the spotlight since he rushed for 2,118 yards during his junior term at Stanford. He suffered an ACL injury, which required two surgeries and sidelined him for the latter part of his senior campaign on the collegiate level and rookie season with the Washington Football Team.
JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington views Love as the No. 2 running back behind Adrian Peterson, who hasn't been much of a threat in a pass-catching role. He's logged 37 receptions for 350 yards and a touchdown in two seasons with the club.
Washington selected Antonio Gibson in the third round of April's draft, but he played wide receiver in his two years at Memphis. Naturally a running back, Love seems more equipped to split early-down carries with Peterson and see targets in the passing game on third downs.
Justin Jackson, Los Angeles Chargers (12.04)
Justin Jackson will have an opportunity to carve out a decent role following Melvin Gordon III's departure in free agency. According to Chris Hayre of the Los Angeles Chargers' official website, Austin Ekeler doesn't see himself in a workhorse role.
"Like I've been splitting 50-50. And so, I'm expecting a little bit more of that this year as well with the other guys," Ekeler said.
Gilbert Manzano of the Orange County Register thinks Jackson has a lead on rookie fourth-rounder Joshua Kelley for the primary backup position, though the latter has tightened the gap in recent practices.
While the Chargers may use a three-man committee, Jackson has the upper hand to solidify himself as the No. 2 back and keep that role throughout the season.
Wide Receivers.
Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings (11.03)
At LSU, Justin Jefferson played in a pro-style offense. He's already turned heads at training camp while lining up in all three wide receiver positions, per Andrew Krammer of the Star Tribune .
After trading Stefon Diggs, the Minnesota Vikings have enough targets to go around among the pass-catchers behind wideout Adam Thielen. Jefferson's ability to pick up the offense and immediately showcase himself as a playmaker should grab your attention.
Whether Jefferson starts the season on the perimeter or in the slot, the rookie first-rounder should make an early impact with a fair amount of opportunities in the passing attack.
Last year, he racked up 111 receptions for 1,540 yards and 18 touchdowns in LSU's prolific offense, which may have been the beginning of his development into a dominant receiver.
DeSean Jackson, Philadelphia Eagles (11.09)
We only saw quarterback Carson Wentz and wide receiver DeSean Jackson together on the field for one full game last year. They connected on eight out of nine passes for 154 yards and two touchdowns. That's enough to leave fantasy managers in optimistic suspense for the 2020 campaign.
The Philadelphia Eagles have multiple question marks at wide receiver.
The club placed Alshon Jeffery on the physically unable to perform list as he recovers from Lisfranc surgery. The 30-year-old doesn't have a timetable for a return. Rookie first-rounder Jalen Reagor is unproven. J.J. Arcega-Whiteside will attempt to make strides after logging just 10 receptions for 169 yards and a touchdown in 2019.
According to ESPN's Tim McManus, Jackson has maintained his speed following core-muscle surgery. He'll likely open the season in the lead role at wide receiver. If so, expect more big games from him with Wentz under center.
Michael Pittman Jr., Indianapolis Colts (13.12)
Rookies come into the league with a lot of upside and little certainty—that's especially true in an atypical offseason without OTAs on the field or a preseason.
However, first-year wideout Michael Pittman Jr. seems locked into the "X" receiver role in the starting lineup. The Indianapolis Colts need someone to complement wideout T.Y. Hilton. With Parris Campbell's collegiate experience mostly in the slot at Ohio State, the USC product can slide into three-wide receiver sets on the perimeter.
Fortunately for Pittman, who's 6'4", 223 pounds, quarterback Philip Rivers has experience throwing to a big-bodied receiver. He played three seasons with Mike Williams (6'4", 218 lbs), who scored 10 touchdowns in 2018 and led the league in yards per catch last year (20.4).
Rivers can target Pittman on 50-50 balls and in the red zone.
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