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New Orleans Saints: 3 Sleepers to target in fantasy football 2018

By Rebecca Mills

NEW ORLEANS, LA - OCTOBER 16: Wil Lutz #3 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates after kicking the game winning field goal during the second half of a game against the Carolina Panthers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on October 16, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints won 41-38. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - OCTOBER 16: Wil Lutz #3 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates after kicking the game winning field goal during the second half of a game against the Carolina Panthers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on October 16, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints won 41-38. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – NOVEMBER 08: Benjamin Watson #82 of the New Orleans Saints(Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – NOVEMBER 08: Benjamin Watson #82 of the New Orleans Saints(Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

2. Benjamin Watson

Tight ends are a hard position to draft as the big names such as Rob Gronkowski or Travis Kelce always go high. That leaves the rest of us with players who could be a boom or a bust. The same can be said about Benjamin Watson and his return to the New Orleans Saints.

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Watson originally began his career in New England, then moved between the Browns, Saints and Ravens. While Watson had success with the Patriots, he is most well-known for his time with the Saints. He did play second fiddle to Jimmy Graham before Graham left in 2015 and Watson had a career year.

Watson couldn’t duplicate his success and resigned with the Saints in 2018. Even at age 37, he’s a good sleeper option. Early reports have confirmed Watson fitting seamlessly back into the offense and making his presence known once again. If anything, it should get fantasy owners excited.

With the Saints lacking a true threat at tight end, Watson is an excellent alternative if you don’t want to draft a tight end early. He might have as big of a role, but Watson has the chance to put up some big numbers.

Even if you don’t draft Watson, maybe wait it out a week or two until we know what he’s doing. Either way, Watson is definitely a sleeper with a huge upside. Of all their tight ends, he has the best chance for a productive year.

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