Three Sleepers for 2017

We are in drafting season for fantasy football. Some of you may have already had yours, some of you are viciously prepping for one, and some of your may be a week or two away. For what it’s worth, I’m a long-time advocate of waiting until the last week of August  and even into September for the most current news, camp battles, and injury reports.


Preseason is underway, injuries are occurring and most importantly, we are seeing who’s passing the “eye-test” at their positions.


So this week, we’re going to lock in on some sleeper candidates you should be looking at, and why they may be a hot value for your team.


Robby Anderson: WR - New York Jets
There’s really not much positive going on where the Jets hang their helmets. Brandon Marshall is gone, Eric Decker has shuffled off to Tennessee, and just when we all starting to warm up to Quincy Enunwa, he’s out for all of 2017 with a neck injury. This brings us to Robby Anderson. He’s got some talent, and he’ll be targeted plenty. He’s worth a late round look or watch him on the waiver wire. Just don’t wait too late, if Josh McCown is under-center, Robby’s upside looks pretty good.


Kareem Hunt: RB - Kansas City Chiefs
Karrem Hunt has good vision, speed, and plenty of power. Spencer Ware is listed as the starter, but Hunt has made some noise in the preseason. Ware had trouble being effective, only topping 100 yards rushing one time last season. He also only managed three rushing touchdowns in the 14 games he played. If Hunt makes the most of his carries to begin the season, he may drive himself into the starting role. He’s a solid stash candidate.


Cole Beasley: WR - Dallas Cowboys
Beasley has totalled more yards in each of his five seasons with the Cowboys. In 2016 he made a real connection with rookie quarterback Dak Prescott and saw a career high 833 yards on 75 receptions, while catching 75.6% of his targets. Dez is going to draw top-corner coverage throughout the season. With Ezekiel Elliot looking at a six-game suspension, Beasley may be a sneaky weekly flex-play.



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