It went by quick, but 2025-26 NFL regular season has finally come to a close. This weekend marks the final time all 32 teams will take the field. For many, it’s a somewhat meaningless affair. For several other squads, playoff positioning hangs in the balance. Regardless, fantasy football managers will need to do plenty of research going into Sunday’s season finale.
Which under the radar players should you be 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 18 Fantasy Football Sleepers
RB Raheim Sanders, Cleveland Browns ($4,700)
Quinshon Judkins (ankle) suffered a season-ending injury last month. In his absence, Dylan Sampson ($5,200) led the team with 14 touches for 27 total yards (5.7 FPTS) on Sunday vs. Pittsburgh. The rookie is expected to lead Cleveland’s backfield once again this weekend. However, he’s far from a guarantee to put up points. If anyone else is poised for work out of this backfield, it’s Raheim Sanders. Through three games, the South Carolina alum has gained 80 total yards and a touchdown on 24 touches.
Against Pittsburgh Sanders garnered a 42% snap share on offense. In comparison, Sampson only took the field 35% of the time. That alone is enough to suggest that the former might be slightly undervalued. To make things more enticing, the Browns will take on one of the NFL’s worst defenses in Cincinnati. The Bengals have coughed up the most fantasy points to opposing running backs this season. In a game that means almost nothing to both sides, few players will have more to prove than Sanders.
TE Hunter Henry, New England Patriots ($4,500)
Sunday’s victory locked up the AFC East title for the Patriots. However, Mike Vrabel’s squad still trails Denver for the conference’s top seed. That means New England’s best players, including quarterback Drake Maye ($7,100), will take the field this weekend. That’s a boon for all of the team’s pass catchers, including Hunter Henry. This season, the tight end has snagged 55 catches for 712 yards and seven touchdowns. The Pats roster a lethal wide receiver duo in Stefon Diggs ($6,300) and Kayshon Boutte ($4,800). Still, Henry serves a vital role as Maye’s safety blanket.
One final offensive outburst could be in store for the Patriots on Sunday. Miami’s secondary has been a mess all season. With nothing left to play for, it’s difficult to envision an inspired performance in Week 18. The Dolphins have surrendered 7.0 yards per pass attempt to opponents, tied for the NFL’s seventh-worst mark. In addition, they’ve coughed up the third-most fantasy points to opposing tight ends. Henry has accounted for double-digit fantasy points in four of his last five outings. Given the lack of quality tight ends available, New England’s red zone threat is a potential steal.
RB Jaydon Blue, Dallas Cowboys ($4,300)
Speaking of teams with literally nothing to play for, the Cowboys have been eliminated from playoff contention. Still, quarterback Dak Prescott ($6,800) is slated to take the field against the Giants. That alone should ensure Dallas’ offense puts up points on Sunday. Granted, running back Javonte Williams (neck/shoulder) won’t be in action. Ditto for his backup, Malik Davis (eye/calf). That leaves third-stringer Jaydon Blue with almost no internal competition for touches against New York.
The rookie, based off of his season-long numbers, is far from a lock this weekend. In four games of action, he’s notched 70 total yards of offense. With that being said, this pick is more about fading New York’s horrendous defense. The Giants are giving up a league-worst 5.3 yards per rush attempt. If the Cowboys have any kind of lead late, head coach Brian Schottenheimer may opt to pound the rock. If that occurs, Blue would stand to benefit in a major way. Dallas’ newest RB1 offers significant value at just $4,300.
