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2. Nfl Sleeper Picks Week 7

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We’re down to two games this week in what’s likely our last DraftKings piece of the season. The Bills-Ravens game really fucked us over last week with such a low scoring game, and now it gets even more difficult based on the lack of options available during championship week. After looking at the slate, it seems like you should fill in the RB spot first, and then move on from there seeing as I can only think of rostering two or three RBs on the slate this weekend. Per usual, there are a lot of options at wide receiver.

Anyways, onto the DraftKings NFL Conference Championship Picks & Sleepers.

Let’s ride.

QUARTERBACKS

• Aaron Rodgers ($6,500)
  • After the injury to Mahomes and Allen’s dud in the Divisional Round, the NFC QBs are the only ones I truly trust this week. I thought the Rams might be able to slow Rodgers down, but the MVP made me eat my words and flat out DOMINATED the No. 1 defense in the NFL. Rodgers is playing at an elite level right now and he’s only scored under 20 DK points in three games this season. He’s as reliable as it gets.
• Tom Brady ($6,100)
  • Father Time finally caught up to Drew Brees, but Brady seems to have the fountain of youth at his disposal. He looks as good as ever and has scored over 20 DK points in five straight games. For Brady though, there’s plenty of narratives surrounding this game that should only pump him up, even more, this week. It’s also his first playoff matchup against Aaron Rodgers who many say is actually the greatest or most talented QB to ever play. On top of that, the Packers’ defensive coordinator is Mike Pettine, who Brady has had unreal success against in his career. Pettine is also known for expressing that Brady was a cheater back in the day. You don’t think Brady forgot about that, did you?

RUNNING BACKS

• Aaron Jones ($6,500)
  • Running back might be the toughest position this week, as it gives you very few value options. With Jones, you typically know what you’re going to get with the Packers’ workhorse back. He led Green Bay’s backfield in snaps last week 47-28-9, and you know he’ll be on the field in tight games. Jones has that elite big-play ability where he can rip off a 50-yarder seemingly at will each week. With Jones, you know the volume you’re getting.
• Leonard Fournette ($5,300)
  • While Ronald Jones has dealt with some hamstring issues, Fournette has rounded nicely into shape during the playoffs. Most importantly, it’s clear both Brady and Arians trust the big back moving forward. He led Tampa’s backfield in snaps 48-21-1, and while his carry totals were close to Jones, it’s the receiving work that’s been bumping him up a notch. In the two playoff games, Fournette has recorded 8 and 15 point totals just with his receiving work. A running back with Brady’s trust is extremely valuable in the playoffs.
• Darrel Williams ($4,800)
  • The last RB I’d somewhat trust in my lineup happens to be Darrel Williams in KC. CEH is still trying to work off his ankle injury, and Lev Bell is trending in the wrong direction for Sunday’s game. Williams actually looked solid against the Browns rushing for 6 YPC and catching 4 balls. If Mahomes is still a bit limited after his concussion last week, the Chiefs may look to feature Williams more and rely on him to move the ball on the ground.

WIDE RECEIVERS

• Stefon Diggs ($7,000)
  • Diggs hasn’t been priced this low since his Week 8 matchup with the Patriots. He’s scored 27 DK points in both playoff matchups this year and is the target hog in Buffalo. This price tag makes no sense to me and Diggs should be a lock for all rosters this week.
• Chris Godwin ($5,400)
  • With Antonio Brown OUT for this week, I’d expect a bump to both Evans and Godwin. In the prior matchup with the Packers, Godwin had 7 targets on the day which was the second-highest for Tampa Bay behind only Gronk. While they didn’t have to throw much because Rodgers essentially handed Tampa the game, I’d expect a much better outing this week, and I trust Godwin a lot more than I do Evans.
• John Brown ($4,300)
  • After getting over his dud performance against the Colts, Brown responded nicely with another double-digit outing after I completely faded him out of spite. He should have a great chance for more success this week seeing as Gabriel Davis is likely to be out, giving all other Bills receivers a slight bump.
• Mecole Hardman ($4,000)
  • I don’t know how healthy and close to 100 percent Mahomes will be on Sunday, but Hardman seems like a guy who can flourish in either scenario. If completely healthy, Hardman can catch a bomb touchdown and pay off the 4k easily. If Mahomes struggles, he could just as easily be worked around the offense in reverses and sweeps to rack up the yardage along with short catches and utilizing his speed in the YAC game similar to what Tyreek Hill did last week.
• Scotty Miller ($3,400)
  • He’s done nothing much over the last month or two, but I’d consider taking a flyer on Miller with Antonio Brown sidelined this week. I’m guessing Miller would take over the WR3 duties behind Evans and Godwin, who already attract so much attention.

TIGHT ENDS

• Travis Kelce ($8,000)
  • I’m running out of things to say about this guy. Just put him in the lineup already and get it over with.
• Rob Gronkowski ($3,200)
  • If you REALLY don’t want to play Kelce and think that Mahomes is going to be awful this week, I guess you could go with Gronk in this matchup. Back in their Week 6 matchup, Gronk went for 5-78-1 on 8 targets, all of which were team-highs that week. Plus, this is the reason Gronk came back to play with Brady, to make those big plays when it really counts in the playoffs.

DST

• • Kansas City Chiefs ($3,100)
    • As expressed in the QB section of this, I don’t trust rostering either defense against Rodgers or Brady this week. I’ll give the Chiefs a chance where they always seem to be ahead and in a great defensive game script where sacks and turnovers can occur.
  • Buffalo Bills ($2,800)
    • Or we can go to Buffalo here and pray that Mahomes isn’t 100 percent and the Chiefs offense isn’t looking like a normal cheat code. The Bills have also done a great job converting turnovers into scores recently, as well.

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 29: Cam Akers #23 of the Los Angeles Rams look son during a team scrimmage at SoFi Stadium on August 29, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Every years, some NFL players burst onto the national spotlight with breakout seasons. Here are 10 players who are sleeper candidates for 2020.

When the NFL season kicks off, major expectations for greatness already rest upon the shoulders of some of the league's most established superstars like Patrick Mahomes, DeAndre Hopkins, Michael Thomas and countless others.

Even still, while those players will dominate storylines throughout the season, it will be stars of tomorrow that seemingly come out of nowhere to take the league by storm and become standouts in their own rights.

What players top the list of most likely to go from sleepers to stars in the 2020 NFL season?

Cam Akers, Los Angeles Rams

In the second round of this year's draft, the Rams selected Florida State running back Cam Akers. This came as a surprise after the team appeared ready to give youngster Darrell Henderson the bulk of the carries.

However, Henderson failed to secure the starting job a season ago despite Todd Gurley's struggles, and managed only 39 carries for 147 yards in 13 games.

Additionally, Akers is a legitimate three-down back with play-making potential. With the Seminoles in 2019, he notched 1,144 yards and 14 touchdowns in 11 games. Overall, Akers put up almost 3,000 rushing yards while also adding nearly 500 yards receiving in college.

Look for Akers to seize the every down back role early in the season, and begin his ascent to stardom.

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Kareem Hunt, Cleveland Browns

As a rookie in 2017, Hunt burst onto the scene for more than 1,300 yards and eight touchdowns, making the Pro Bowl and igniting the Kansas City Chiefs' offense.

The next year, Hunt was on track to be even better, but off-field transgressions caused Kansas City to cut its star rusher, and Hunt sat out the rest of the season as a free agent.

The Cleveland Browns took a gamble and signed Hunt, knowing he'd be suspended for half of the 2019 season but speculated it would be worth the risk. And, Hunt was not terrible in his eight games in Cleveland, but he managed only 4.2 yards per carry and never seemed to get into a good rhythm.

But in 2020 the former Toledo standout has a full offseason with the Browns. He also has no suspension to deal with and a contract yet ahead. Look for Hunt to re-establish himself to his pre-suspension form and as one of the top rushers in football.

Nfl Fantasy Sleepers For 2020

Whatever occurs, it is fair to label Hunt as an excellent sleeper for 2020.

Will Fuller, Houston Texans (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Will Fuller V, Houston Texans

For years, Fuller has had two major barriers keeping him from reaching the potential.

First, the presence of superstar receiver DeAndre Hopkins has blocked the WR1 role, and for good reason. Second is injuries, as the former Notre Dame pass catcher has failed to play in more than 14 games in any season.

Obviously, the first issue was resolved by Bill O'Brien's substantial lack of judgement, as Hopkins was traded to the Arizona Cardinals for a second-round pick and running back David Johnson. While the team also traded for wideout Brandin Cooks, Fuller should be able to become the number one wideout for quarterback Deshaun Watson in 2020.

The second problem is less clear and simple to resolve. But, one has to think at some point, Fuller will be able to stay healthy for an entire season.

The Texans picked up their fifth-year option on Fuller a year ago, which sets the stage for Fuller to be a free agent when the season ends. So putting together a complete season, and being highly productive in doing so, will be imperative for his future.

Look for Fuller to have a breakout season for Houston in 2020.

Miles Sanders, Philadelphia Eagles. (Photo by Benjamin Solomon/Getty Images)

Miles Sanders, Philadelphia Eagles

In the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft, the Eagles selected Sanders out of Penn State. The pick was instantly hailed, one which would propel the Eagles' offense to the next level and help them regain their Super Bowl form.

And Sanders was good in his rookie campaign, putting up1,327 yards of total offense and six touchdowns. He could have been even better if he'd not be limited by injuries around him on the offense.

In 2020, the team invested a great deal of resources in the receiver position, which should make life easier for both Sanders and quarterback Carson Wentz. With Howard gone, Sanders should be getting more touches in a better offense this season.

A hinderance may be that two of the team's starting offensive linemen have already lost their seasons due to injury. Yet, perhaps that makes the short passing game an even bigger component of the offense, which means more targets for Sanders in the long run.

Sanders was a celebrated pick for Philadelphia just 16 months ago. But, despite that initial reaction, he seems to have been largely forgotten in the national narrative. Look for a breakout season from the former Nittany Lion.

Atlanta Falcons WR Calvin Ridley. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Calvin Ridley, Atlanta Falcons

The Falcons drafted Ridley in the first round of the 2018 Draft, and hoped to pair him with superstar receiver Julio Jones to create one of the best wide receiver duos in football.

As a rookie, Ridley played in all 16 games and gained over 800 receiving yards in his complementary role, proving the Falcons were on the right track when the took the former SEC standout.

In 2019, Ridley followed up that campaign with another 800+ yard season, but also struggled with injuries. In 2020, not only is Ridley healthy, but the rest of his team appears to be as well. This includes new starting running back Todd Gurley who should open up the passing game more for quarterback Matt Ryan, and improve the overall efficiency of the offense for Ridley, and the rest of the skill position players.

The other reality that makes Ridley a good candidate to breakout is the team lost Austin Hooper this offseason. Atlanta traded for Hayden Hurst in an effort to replace Hooper – but Hurst isn't the same type of weapon. This means there should be more targets for Ridley in the offense, increasing his volume of work as a whole.

Nfl Sleeper Picks Week 7

Mecole Hardman, Kansas City Chiefs. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images)

Mecole Hardman, Kansas City Chiefs

It should be no secret the Chiefs offense is stacked. Not only do the defending champions return nearly every player who started the Super Bowl for them (eight of 11 on offense after Damien Williams and Laurent Duvurnay-Tardif opted out), but they also add the unique skillset of running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire, whom they selected in the first round of the NFL Draft.

So, why then, if the team is so loaded, is second-year receiver Mecole Hardman a sleeper candidate heading into the season? The reason is simple: Kansas City plans on Hardman being the No. 2 receiver by season's end, and into the future, behind superstar Tyreek Hill.

This is evident in the way the team has managed contracts at the position: Sammy Watkins has been restructured, making this the likely last season he spends as Kansas City's WR2; and the team re-signed Demarcus Robinson in the offseason, but only committed to him for one year. It is clear, then, the plan is for Hill and Hardman to headline the Chiefs wide receiving corps moving forward.

The other consideration is comparing the trajectory of Hill's rookie campaign to that of Hardman's. The two had nearly identical roles on the team – as returners and in terms of offensive usage – as rookies. If Hardman experiences even 60 percent of the leap which Hill did, he'll be a star in his own right by season's end.

Look for the Chiefs' quarterback Patrick Mahomes, and this offense, to continue to create superstars at every turn.

Kenyan Drake, Arizona Cardinals (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

Kenyan Drake, Arizona Cardinals

After being traded to by the Miami Dolphins during the middle of the 2019 season, Drake amassed 643 yards and eight touchdowns on the ground in eight games for the Cardinals. He added another 170 yards receiving, and demonstrated why Arizona was willing to give up draft capital to acquire the fourth-year rusher.

The Cardinals' offense, under the guidance of head coach Kliff Kingsbury and leadership of quarterback Kyler Murray, has just begun to scratch the surface of what it's capable of. Arizona will have one of the top five offenses in football by season's end.

In addition to the natural progression of such a young team, there were two major changes to the Arizona offense Drake will benefit from. First, the subtraction of running back David Johnson. Second, of course, is the mega addition of All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, for whom the team traded in the offseason.

The Cardinals offense will take huge steps in 2020 – and Murray, Hopkins and Fitzgerald will be big reasons why. And the biggest benefactors of all of their work, will be Drake.

Denver Broncos, Courtland Sutton, #14 Credit: Justin Edmonds/Getty Images

Courtland Sutton, Denver Broncos

No team has invested more around their young starting quarterback this offseason than the Denver Broncos.

Not only has the team improved the offensive line, but they also improved an already solid running game with the addition of Melvin Gordon. And, the team massively boosted the passing game with the additions of draft picks Jerry Jeudy, KJ Hamler and Albert Okwuegbunam to the passing game.

The biggest beneficiary of all of this, of course, is quarterback Drew Lock. But, the second biggest beneficiary is third-year receiver Courtland Sutton. After a good rookie season, Sutton really took off in 2019, notching over 1,100 yards receiving and six touchdowns. But what really stood out for the first time Pro Bowler, was the chemistry that existed between he and rookie quarterback Drew Lock.

Sutton can not only repeat his 2019 Pro Bowl appearance, but he can outperform that, and all expectations, by becoming one of the top 10 wideouts in the NFL.

Matt Breida, Miami Dolphins. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Matt Breida, Miami Dolphins

Breida had a strong 2019 campaign as part of a highly effective running back committee for the NFC-champion San Francisco 49ers. Despite his efforts, Breida was shipped to the Dolphins in the offseason to give way in the bay to Raheem Mostert.

But the fresh start in South Beach could be what Breida needs to go from quality NFL rusher to a bonafide three-down, stud running back.

Breida will be spelled in Miami by fellow veteran rusher and new Dolphin Jordan Howard, who will provide stability at the RB2 position which will continue to help Breida thrive, as he did in San Francisco.

Breida also stands to benefit from a quarterback very similar to the one he played with a season ago – an adequate game manager who is most effective in a run first, short passing game kind of offense. In this way, Ryan Fitzpatrick is quite similar to Jimmy Garappolo; and in that light, Breida should continue to be an effective lead back for the Miami offense.

As he helps to transform the perennial bottom-dwelling Miami club into a legitimate playoff contender, Breida is an underdeveloped story that we'll all start to talk about more as the season progresses.

Nick Foles, Chicago Bears (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

Nick Foles, Chicago Bears

It feels very strange calling a former Super Bowl MVP a sleeper candidate, but here we are.

Foles, of course, missed much of the 2019 season after suffering a broken collarbone in Week 1. Yet he's still only three years removed from taking the reigns in Philadelphia from injured quarterback Carson Wentz, and leading the Eagles all the way to the Lombardi Trophy.

Foles is entering what is almost the perfect situation for him. He's playing in an offense he's very familiar with, having spent time in Kansas City with head coach Matt Nagy before ending up in Philadelphia. He's playing in an offense with multiple capable playmakers including a more traditional rusher (David Montgomery), a scat-back type (Tarik Cohen) and excellent a great receiver in Allen Robinson.

The other component that makes this a great situation is the defense is still championship quality. The unit is lead by two of the best players at their positions in all of football, in safety Eddie Jackson and pass rusher Khalil Mack.

Despite his resume, Foles remains one of the most slept-on players in the NFL heading into the 2020 season.