The calendar has flipped to November. That means the time is now for a playoff push in fantasy football. Whether you’re in first or below .500, this week is imperative for any team’s postseason positioning.
Given the amount of byes and injures across the NFL, filling out a lineup has never been more difficult. Which under the radar names are worth targeting on Sunday? Here are three sleepers that could help you win a DraftKings DFS or season-long fantasy matchup.
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Week 10 Fantasy Football Sleepers
RB Terrell Jennings, New England Patriots ($4,900)
Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) will miss his second straight game. That means more touches are in store for New England’s ‘other’ running backs, TreyVeon Henderson ($5,600) and Terrell Jennings. The latter of the two led the Patriots in touches last weekend en route to 87 total yards. However, it was the former that managed to find the end zone against the Falcons. Jennings saw three touches inside the 20, compared to Henderson’s two.
Goal line carries aren’t the only reason to like New England’s RB2. The 24-year-old handled 11 carries for 35 yards in addition to one catch for nine yards. As a result, Jennings finished the day with a respectable 11.4 fantasy points. He could be in for more of the same during Sunday’s showdown with Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers are allowing the eighth-most fantasy points to opposing running backs this season. For those looking to save salary in the backfield, Jennings makes plenty of sense.
TE Sam LaPorta, Detroit Lions ($4,400)
Other than Amon-Ra St. Brown ($8,400), the Lions don’t have many high-priced players this weekend. That’s partially due to a game that’s not expected to be very close against an injury-plagued Commanders squad. Regardless, this potent offense should manage to spread the ball around, at least in the first half. Still, there’s only one ball to go around. Someone on this Detroit roster might not produce, at least for fantasy football purposes.
If there’s one area where the Commanders are most vulnerable, it’s over the middle of the field. Washington has surrendered the seventh-most fantasy points to opposing tight ends. Sam LaPorta’s output has been a bit boom-or-bust this season. Still, the third-year pro has garnered six or more targets in three of his previous four outings. During that time, he’s also snagged three touchdowns. Even as the third-most expensive tight end available, LaPorta offers serious value.
WR Jaylin Lane, Washington Commanders ($3,600)
We’ll stay in Motown, where the Commanders are hoping to earn a massive upset. Quarterback Jayden Daniels (elbow) is sidelined for the near-future. That leaves Marcus Mariota ($5,300) under center for at least the next week. It’s never ideal to be without your starting signal caller. Still, Washington’s backup is more than capable of putting up points. Making things more difficult is the continued absence of wide receiver Terry McLaurin (quad).
No QB1 or WR1 means the Commanders will need to get creative on offense. Deebo Samuel ($5,600) should serve as Mariota’s leading pass catcher. After that, it’s anyone’s guess. During last Sunday’s blowout loss to Seattle, Jaylin Lane earned three catches on five targets for 29 yards. That’s not much, but it does suggest he’ll play a role this weekend. After all, the Lions have coughed up the ninth-most fantasy points to the wide receiver position. Other than Samuel, Washington doesn’t have any other established wideouts suiting up. That opens the door for Lane to deliver on this modest price tag.
