Fantasy Football 2017: 10 Deep sleepers for Week 7
By Dan Thomas
Are you a fantasy football owner who’s a little desperate for Week 7? Check out these 10 deep sleepers who could still be available in your league.
Time and time again we see players have great games on Sunday but instead of helping fantasy football owners, they are left on the waiver-wire. Who are the players owners should not only consider picking up but also start this Sunday?
Here are 10 of my favorite deep sleepers for Week 7.
To be eligible as a “deep sleeper” players have to be less than 50 percent owned in ESPN leagues.
10. Marqise Lee, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars (39.6 percent owned)
In three out of the last five games, Lee has produced double-digit PPR performances and is coming off his best game of the season (five receptions, 83 yards). He goes into Sunday with a questionable tag and is truly questionable to play. However, if Lee does take the field tomorrow he could have a nice game against a bad Indianapolis Colts secondary.
9. Jordan Matthews, WR, Buffalo Bills (24.1 percent owned)
Just like with Lee who was mentioned above, Matthews is a player who is questionable for Sunday but could be in for a good game if he’s active. The Buccaneers currently rank 31st in passing defense and have been giving up big games to opposing wide receivers on the reg. Matthews could see a ton of targets especially with the team’s leading pass-catcher, Charles Clay, out for the game.
8. Wendell Smallwood, RB, Philadelphia Eagles (39.5 percent owned)
Before missing the last two games with an injury, Smallwood totaled 27 touches for 159 yards and 1 touchdown between Weeks 3-4. I expect Smallwood to play on Monday Night Football and to log double-digit touches. His matchup against the Redskins looks a lot better after Washington placed first-round pick, Jonathan Allen, on injured reserve.