HEY! It’s finally time for … FANTASY FOOTBALL SZN!
The best words you could hear in the middle of the summer.
If you’re prepping for your 2024 fantasy football season, now’s the time you’re starting to think about sleepers, some of whom we may see in action as the NFL preseason gets underway.
And that’s what this annual list is for: A collection of sleepers from around the NFL, 32 of them to mark on your cheat sheet as you start preparing for your upcoming draft.
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Of course, some of them may not end up being sleepers by the time you’re drafting. Still, you’ve got to start somewhere. And here we go:
May 10, 2024; Tempe, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson (33) during rookie minicamp at the teams Tempe Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
How much do you believe in James Conner, who is 29 and who played in 13 games for three of his past four seasons? Exactly.
Jun 3, 2024; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) is interviewed after Falcons OTA at the Falcons Training facility. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
I know. He’s coming off a torn Achilles. He’s getting up there in age. But he’s got weapons in Atlanta. That counts for a lot.
Oct 2, 2022; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (7) catches a pass as Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin (3) defends during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Mark Andrews and Zay Flowers are there, and they run the ball a ton. But maybe Bateman gets in there as a No. 3 option.
Nov 19, 2023; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir (10) runs with the ball for a touchdown after making a catch against New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (1) during the second half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
We saw flashes of him being a solid contributor last year, and with Gabe Davis and Stefon Diggs gone, he could end up in a much bigger role.
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MARCH 01: Jonathon Brooks #RB05 of the Texas Longhorns speaks to the media during the 2024 NFL Draft Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 01, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
Sure, Chuba Hubbard and Miles Sanders are in Carolina. But trust me when I say: draft the rookie and sit him on your bench. He’ll be useful at some point.
May 10, 2024; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams during a press conference before Chicago Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Rookie QBs are risky. But this rookie quarterback has got a lot of offensive weapons at his disposal. I’m intrigued.
Jul 26, 2024; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown (30) returns a kick off during training camp practice at Kettering Health Practice Fields. Mandatory Credit: Kareem Elgazzar-USA TODAY Sports
Zach Moss is good. But Brown is explosive and could find his way into a bigger role.
Sep 18, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) carries the ball against Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Keeanu Benton (95) during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Pittsburgh won 26-22. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Nick Chubb may not be fully healthy and Ford looked pretty good last year.
Dec 24, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle (23) rushes with the ball during the first half against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Hmmm. Ezekiel Elliott is back in Dallas, but he’s long in the tooth.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – OCTOBER 01: Russell Wilson #3 hands the ball off to Jaleel McLaughlin #38 of the Denver Broncos during the third quarter against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on October 01, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Dude looked explosive last season. Javonte Williams didn’t. I’m willing to throw a late bet down on McLaughlin.
Dec 3, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (9) leaps in for a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the second half at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Yep, I’m on this train again. Come join me. The potential is all there.
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (9) celebrates scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears during their football game Sunday, December 4, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
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