Fantasy Football 2017: 10 Deep sleepers for Week 10
By Dan Thomas
Are you a fantasy football owner who’s a little desperate for Week 10? Check out these 10 deep sleepers who could still be available in your league.
In last week’s “10 Deep Sleepers” article, our No.1 player, Jared Goff, finished as the top quarterback for Week 9 and our No.2 player, Robert Woods, finished as the sixth-best PPR wide receiver.
Who are some under the radar players who could have big games in Week 10?
To be eligible as a “deep sleeper” players have to be less than 50 percent owned in ESPN leagues.
10. Marlon Mack, RB, Indianapolis Colts (30.6 percent owned)
Mack now has nine-or-more touches in four out of his last five games and has averaged 9.4 PPR points during that time. His matchup against the Steelers in Week 10 isn’t a great one but the Colts are expected to trail in this game. As a result, he should see some work in the passing game. He’s a desperate RB3/FLEX who gets a boost in PPR leagues.
9. Josh Doctson, WR, Washington Redskins (26.3 percent owned)
Over his last four games, Doctson has only averaged two receptions per game but due to touchdowns, he has averaged 7.75 PPR points during that time. If Doctson can avoid shutdown cornerback Xavier Rhodes, he could have his best game of the season. If Rhodes shadows Doctson, it will be a long day for the former first-round pick.
8. Dion Lewis, RB, New England Patriots (36.8 percent owned)
Since Week 5, Lewis has averaged 13 touches per game and despite the crowded backfield in New England, there’s no reason to believe his workload will decrease. Lewis will face the fifth-best rushing defense in the NFL this week in the Denver Broncos, but keep in mind the last time we saw them, they got gashed and smashed by the Philadelphia Eagles.
7. Corey Davis, WR, Tennessee Titans (33.8 percent owned)
In his first game back from injury last week, Davis only came down with two receptions for 28 yards. In all fairness, his matchup against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 9 was brutal and things don’t get much better this week against the Bengals who rank fifth in passing defense. Still, Davis is talented enough to break off a big play or two in any game.