Just three weeks remain in the fantasy football regular season. Whether your club is in playoff position or on the outside looking in, the next month is crucial. For those dealing with injuries or bye weeks, the timing couldn’t be worse.
Fear not – there’s still several enticing options for desperate managers. Which under the radar names are worth targeting this weekend? Here are three sleepers that could help you win a DraftKings DFS or season-long fantasy matchup.
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Week 12 Fantasy Football Sleepers
RB Zach Charbonnet, Seattle Seahawks ($4,900)
He might be over-qualified as a sleeper, but Zach Charbonnet isn’t someone most fantasy managers are rushing to add. Depending on your league size, there’s a chance the third-year pro is available on the waiver wire. Regardless, those who have a chance to roster Charbs should do so. In a split backfield with Kenneth Walker ($5,400), the UCLA alum has gained 350 rushing yards and six total touchdowns.
Those numbers, on paper, don’t move the needle. However, Walker is at less than 100% due to a glute injury. He’ll likely play on Sunday, but a snap restriction wouldn’t be too surprising. This week’s matchup is also ideal for any running back. The Titans have coughed up the seventh-most fantasy points to the position this season. In addition, Tennessee has allowed the second-most touchdowns to running backs. Add it all up, and Charbonnet should handle an even bigger workload than usual in Nashville.
WR Greg Dortch, Arizona Cardinals ($4,300)
Arizona’s passing game has been solid in recent weeks, despite injuries to Kyler Murray (foot) and Marvin Harrison Jr. (appendix). Veteran backup Jacoby Brissett ($5,300) has been up to the challenge, even without his top receiver. Last week, wideout Michael Wilson ($4,800) snagged 15 catches for 180 yards vs. the 49ers. A spotty Cardinals roster typically finds itself trailing during the second half. As a result, there’s room for multiple pass catchers to produce in this offense.
Lost in the shuffle last Sunday was a stellar performance from Greg Dortch. The 27-year-old hauled in six catches for 66 yards, third-most behind Wilson and Trey McBride ($6,800). This week, the Cardinals will take on a mediocre Jaguars secondary allowing the 12th-most fantasy points to wide receivers. In addition, Jacksonville has coughed up the league’s seventh-most passing yards per game to opponents (236.9). A handful of catches feels like a reasonable expectation for Arizona’s newest WR2.
WR Jerry Jeudy, Cleveland Browns ($4,200)
A quarterback change is underway yet again in Cleveland. It’ll be Shedeur Sanders ($4,200) under center this weekend in relief of the injured Dillon Gabriel. Last week, the Colorado alum didn’t do much during the second half vs. Baltimore. However, with a full week to prepare, the Browns are hoping for improvement. If Sanders is going to find success, he’ll need to utilize the limited weapons at his disposal.
That includes Jerry Jeudy, who has seen his production fall off of a cliff this season. Through ten games, he’s accounted for 31 catches, 356 yards and a touchdown. However, the veteran has commanded a whopping 19 total targets over his previous two outings. Granted, that didn’t amount to much vs. the Ravens (three catches, 21 yards). Things should change during Sunday’s matchup in Las Vegas. The Raiders are the third-friendliest defense in fantasy football for opposing wideouts. Jeudy, in an advantageous spot, offers value at $4,200.
