2021 Fantasy Football Sleepers: Rookie RBs, Veteran QBs, and Antonio Brown
Fantasy Football TodayAugust 16, 202153 min24,721 views
41 connectionsΒ·40 entities in this videoβDefining Sleepers and Breakouts
- π‘ A sleeper is defined as a player drafted after pick 100 who is expected to outperform their draft position.
- π― Breakouts are seen as players who exceed expectations, while sleepers are good draft values with lower expectations.
Sleepers Trending Downward
- β οΈ Elijah Moore is a concern due to a quad injury, potentially dropping him in rankings despite early camp hype.
- π Mecole Hardman faces concerns about his preseason performance and a history of not converting practice hype into production.
Running Back Sleepers and Concerns
- πββοΈ Marlon Mack is a lottery ticket pick, with potential flex appeal in deeper leagues if he can earn touches.
- β‘ Devin Singletary is back on the radar after a strong preseason showing, potentially outperforming teammate Zach Moss.
- π Xavier Jones is seen as a late-round target with potential upside, especially if Daryl Henderson faces health issues.
- π‘οΈ Giovanni Bernard is expected to fill the James White role, potentially catching 50-60 passes in full PPR leagues.
Wide Receiver and Quarterback Sleepers
- π― Sterling Shepard is a value pick due to his rapport with Daniel Jones and a lack of strong competition, offering PPR upside.
- π Antonio Brown is considered a sleeper if he falls to rounds 9-10, offering significant value compared to higher-drafted Buccaneers receivers.
- π΄ Ben Roethlisberger and Ryan Fitzpatrick are recommended as veteran QB options for Superflex and two-quarterback leagues, offering production if healthy.
Rookie Quarterback Discussion
- π Justin Fields and Trey Lance are viewed as high-upside players, but caution is advised against drafting them as starters in one-quarterback leagues.
- π€ While both have immense potential, there's a concern about their immediate fantasy impact and sample size compared to established starters.
- π Fields is favored by some due to a larger sample size of high-level play at Ohio State, while Lance has a slight edge for some due to surrounding talent.
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