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Fantasy Football 2017: 10 Deep sleepers for Week 3

By Dan Thomas

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 17: Mohamed Sanu #12 of the Atlanta Falcons runs with the ball during the first half against the Green Bay Packers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 17, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 17: Mohamed Sanu #12 of the Atlanta Falcons runs with the ball during the first half against the Green Bay Packers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 17, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images) /
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CHICAGO, IL – SEPTEMBER 10: Tarik Cohen #29 of the Chicago Bears eludes Brooks Reed #50 of the Atlanta Falcons during the season opening game at Soldier Field on September 10, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The Falcons defeated the Bears 23-17. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPTEMBER 10: Tarik Cohen #29 of the Chicago Bears eludes Brooks Reed #50 of the Atlanta Falcons during the season opening game at Soldier Field on September 10, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The Falcons defeated the Bears 23-17. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

2. Javorius Allen, RB, Baltimore Ravens (39.1 percent owned)

I feel a little cheap saying Allen is a “deep sleeper” because he’s not. He goes into Sunday’s game as the 13th-best PPR running back. He was a great waiver wire addition after Week 1 and an even better one in Week 2. How is he owned in less than 40 percent of ESPN leagues? I can’t answer that but he makes for a great play in Week 3.

Danny Woodhead is on injured reserve and Terrance West is dealing with an injury himself. West still could play on Sunday but Allen is the favorite to lead the team in backfield snaps and touches.

1.Tarik Cohen, RB, Chicago Bears (46.5 percent owned)

You know how I just said I feel “a little cheap” saying Javorius Allen was a deep sleeper. Well I feel really cheap saying Cohen is a deep sleeper. The guy was the second-best PPR fantasy running back in Week 1 and the 18th-best PPR running back in Week 2. He goes into Week 3 as the seventh-best PPR running back.

Yet somehow this guy’s ownership declined 14.4 percent after Week 2. How? How, people!? Especially when you take into account Jordan Howard is dealing with a shoulder injury. Also, think about this: He is tied for second in the NFL in receptions along with Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown.

Next: Fantasy Football 2017: Start or Sit for Week 3?

I just don’t get it. If this guy is available in your league, go pick him up. If you don’t, I will fight you. I don’t mean physically because I’m fragile. I mean I will argue with you on Twitter for a good three-to-five minutes. If it comes to that, I would ask you not to say anything to harsh. Just like my body, my emotions are fragile as well.

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