Fantasy football sleepers to play in Week 1

Here are some intriguing sleepers to consider for fantasy football in Week 1.

The long offseason of research and draft preparations is finally over. Fantasy football has officially arrived.

As managers embark on their quest toward fantasy glory, part of that journey is the ever-challenging objective of finding the right sleepers to start every week.

Whether it’s selecting the right streaming option at the quarterback and tight end positions or finding a flex option who boosts the entire lineup, the search for sleepers is endless.

We will be using The Huddle’s weekly PPR projections and rankings as a reference to find some potential boom games this week. Don’t forget to check out our start/bench list either.

Here’s a look at some sleepers to play in Week 1 of fantasy football to get your season started with a win:

Fantasy football: Los Angeles Rams wide receiver preview

Examining Cooper Kupp and beyond through the lens of fake football.

After finishing fifth in the NFL in passing in 2021, the Los Angeles Rams tumbled all the way to 27th a year ago, averaging just 182.8 yards per game through the air. In addition, only two teams threw fewer touchdown passes (16), and just two clubs surrendered more sacks (59). Injuries were a big factor to be sure as stars quarterback Matthew Stafford and wide receiver Cooper Kupp played nine games apiece, while others that were penciled in as key contributors — such as WRs Allen Robinson (now with the Pittsburgh Steelers) and Van Jefferson — missed significant time as well.

The question for 2023 is how will things be different? And, will anyone, other than Kupp, hold value among the Rams receivers?