Charles Curtis
September 2, 2024 8:53 am ET
Week 1 of the NFL season is just a few days away, but there are still fantasy football drafts to be finished. So we’re here to help one more time.
Throughout the prep season, we’ve given you lots of names to target — make sure tocheck out our full cheat sheet, which has so many lists and rankings and such. There’s also our latest mock draft, along with some bold predictions for fantasy season.
Although you might think you have pretty much all the information you can gather when it comes to rosters, roles and depth charts, here’s one more list of sleepers to consult as you get ready for your draft:
1
WR Zay Flowers, Baltimore Ravens
Nov 26, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (4) reacts after catching a touchdown pass during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports
You saw what he was capable of at the end of last season, and in Year 2, I expect him to be more of a WR2 type even with Mark Andrews around.
2
QB Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders
Aug 17, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) drops back to pass against the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports
Feels like the hype makes him less sleeper-ish, but if you see him drop outside the top 10 QBs, go grab him. He’ll rush a ton and has a good offense to run.
3
RB Brian Robinson Jr., Washington Commanders
Aug 10, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (8) carries the ball during the first quarter against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
I’m not worried about Austin Ekeler. Robinson will get a lot of carries and some red zone looks, even if the QB listed above gets more goal-line calls.
4
RB Chase Brown, Cincinnati Bengals
Aug 10, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown (30) runs with the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first half at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports
Zack Moss is there, but Brown has explosivity. That could mean you get him for a discount in your draft.
5
RB Jerome Ford, Cleveland Browns
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
How quickly is the injured Nick Chubb coming back? Good question. Because Ford is capable of being RB1 for this team for a while.
6
RB Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams
Jul 31, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum (22) participates in drills during training camp at Loyola Marymount University. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports
We know this: Corum was good in college, was taken by the Rams in the draft despite a big year from Kyren Williams, they’re saying Williams will return punts … what more do you need to get Corum late?
7
TE Taysom Hill, New Orleans Saints
Aug 13, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill (7) warms up before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs during the pregame at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
What you see with Hill is what you get: some serious red zone action, a bunch of carries, catches and the occasional pass. There will be weeks where he goes single-digits in scoring, but the big weeks at a low price are worth a late pick.
8
WR Khalil Shakir, Buffalo Bills
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 10: Khalil Shakir #10 of the Buffalo Bills avoids the tackle attempt of Josh Blackwell #39 of the Chicago Bears during the first half of a preseason game at Highmark Stadium on August 10, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Rich Barnes/Getty Images)
We saw a little bit of what he could do last year, and now there is uncertainty when it comes to the receiving corps without Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis. He could end up with more work than you think.
9
RB Bucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
CINCINNATI, OHIO – AUGUST 10: Running back Bucky Irving #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates a touchdown during the first quarter of the preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on August 10, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)
How much do you trust Rachaad White? My answer is …. not much, so maybe grab Irving to see if he takes over.
10
WR Xavier Worthy, Kansas City Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – MAY 22: Wide receiver Xavier Worthy #1 of the Kansas City Chiefs participates in OTA Offseason workouts at The University of Kansas Health System Training Complex on May 22, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Patrick Mahomes lacked a deep threat last year. He has one now with blazing speed. You do the math.
11
RB Tyjae Spears, Tennessee Titans
Jan 7, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears (32) celebrates after a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports
Tony Pollard should obviously get a lot of touches, but Spears is so good that he may take over with more work in a 50-50 split.
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