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Fantasy football: 3 tight end sleepers to target in 2024

Here are three sleepers to target at the tight end position in fantasy football for the 2024 season.

With summer break just around the corner, fantasy football managers will be thrust into drafts before they even know it.

Finding sleepers is the name of the game when it comes to overachieving in fantasy football, and it’s never too early to start looking for those potential game-changers.

The tight end position is a tricky beast to understand. For most leagues, the elite tight ends truly make a difference. Going into 2024, there’s a bucket of four tight ends who could likely be considered elite options.

That would be Travis Kelce, Sam LaPorta, Mark Andrews and Trey McBride. The rest of the position is mostly a crapshoot where managers are hoping for some respectable yardage and some touchdown receptions here and there.

But finding a tight end sleeper can make a difference. Those who drafted LaPorta or McBride late in 2023 were rewarded with a high-end starter nearly every week. Their tight end position went from an unknown to a game-changer.

Here’s a look at three tight end sleepers to keep an eye on going into the 2024 season:

The top fantasy football sleepers and fliers for 2024

The top fantasy football sleepers and late-round fliers for 2024.

In this release, my favorite sleepers and deep sleepers (late-round fliers) will be addressed in the context of 12-team, 16-round drafts.

The Huddle’s official sleepers will come from the fingertips of David Dorey, and mine also will be updated along the way.

Any player listed has an elevated chance of exceeding expectations, but that doesn’t automatically make them all a lock to dominate. Going from being rarely drafted to potentially producing lineup-worthy results fits the bill, too.

2024 fantasy football sleepers and fliers

Fantasy football sleepers to play in Week 18

Taking a look at some sleepers to play in Week 18.

While the majority of fantasy football leagues have concluded, there are still some leagues that partake in a Week 18 championship, and we’re still here to help those who need it.

And, even though the vast majority of fantasy managers are no longer competing, we can use these sleepers for prop betting and DFS plays.

We will be using The Huddle’s weekly PPR projections and rankings as a reference to find some potential boom games this week.

Fantasy football sleepers to play in Week 14

Check out these sleepers to play in fantasy football for Week 14.

In most leagues, Week 14 is the final week of the regular season for fantasy football managers. This is their final time to either make that last push for a playoff spot, secure a first-round bye or play spoiler for a team trying to make it.

Fortunately, the majority of teams have now had their bye weeks. The only two teams on a bye in Week 14 include the Arizona Cardinals and Washington Commanders.

Some managers will opt to go for the safer bet this week, but it’s always a good idea to reach for a ceiling in a must-win game. That’s where the sleepers come in.

Don’t forget to check out The Huddle’s weekly PPR projections and rankings to get a better idea of how we feel about the upcoming week as a whole.

Fantasy football sleepers to play in Week 13

Check out these sleepers to play in fantasy football for Week 13.

It’s here. Part II of the bye-pocalypse is upon us, and the mad scramble to find sleepers for our starting lineups in fantasy football has commenced.

And it’s as rough as we expected it to be. Six teams are on a bye in Week 13 including the Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Ravens, Chicago Bears, Las Vegas Raiders, New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings.

As it pertains to the sleepers, the options aren’t as plentiful as they would be in a typical week. But that’s not going to stop us from trying to find some diamonds in the rough as managers look to make the final push for the playoffs.

Don’t forget to check out The Huddle’s weekly PPR projections and rankings to get a better idea of how we feel about the upcoming week as a whole.

Fantasy football sleepers to play in Week 1

Take a look at these fantasy football sleepers for Week 1.

As the fantasy football draft season comes to an end Thursday night, managers will begin their quest toward a championship.

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.

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

Primer for the last fantasy football draft weekend of 2023

Drafting this weekend? We have you covered for everything needed to dominate.

Drafting a fantasy football team this weekend? The Huddle has you covered for everything needed to dominate in the final weekend before the 2023 NFL season begins.

Week 1 is merely days away, but there’s still time to draft a winner, and this being The Huddle’s 27th season online is a testament to our dedication to making you a champion!

It’s not too late to sign up for The Huddle and dominate!

Let’s not waste any more time and get right into what you must know ahead of the big draft weekend.

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Fantasy football draft-day rules to live by

These rules are in no particular order, and they apply to all levels of experience among fantasy owners. Just as important as the “what you should do” to create a winner in fantasy drafting, avoiding simple pitfalls is a must.

1) Living in the past: Assuming successes and failures from last year automatically will carry over to this year’s results is a quick trip to Loserville. Each year is brand new and requires a reset of the old memory bank.

2) Stay sober: While it may seem silly, don’t let one draft of hard boozing affect an entire season of fantasy football. Party it up after the draft and celebrate your soon-to-be championship roster.

3) No one likes a homer: Well, except for that Homer. Heavily drafting players from your favorite team tends to lead to an entire season of hangover-filled mornings. This also includes taking a specific player over a better option just because that player is on your favorite team. Be objective.

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Wide receivers rankings preview

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5 late-round fantasy football fliers to consider

Take a low-risk gamble on these five players.

Most fantasy football players understand the concept of a “flier” – a player taken at the end of the draft who has upside to be a value pick.

For running backs, a flier is categorized as a player outside the top 40 – typically a late-RB4 or RB5. For wide receivers, you have to go even deeper – outside the top 60 ADP, which would equate to a WR6, at best.

We’ve identified five players who fit this designation and could be late-round steals whose value will grow throughout the season.

3 fantasy football breakout candidates for Patriots in 2023

If you play fantasy football, you should be keeping an eye on these Patriots players in 2023

With training camp approaching, it’s that time of the year to start finalizing plans for the fantasy football season. That means taking a look at some potential breakout candidates for the 2023 fantasy season.

The Patriots had a top finisher in Rhamondre Stevenson last season. So that will obviously be a name to continue keeping an eye on. This list will focus on the players in 2023 you need to pay attention to on your big board leading up to your draft.

One piece of advice is to not pick all of the players from this list, as its never a good idea to stack your team with players competing for targets. With that said, here are three fantasy football breakout candidates for the Patriots in 2023:

Fantasy football sleepers to play in Week 18

Here are some fantasy football sleepers for Week 18.

While the majority of fantasy football leagues have concluded, there are still some leagues that partake in a Week 18 championship, and we’re still here to help those who need it.

And, even though the vast majority of fantasy managers are no longer competing, we can use these sleepers for prop betting and DFS plays.

We will be using The Huddle’s weekly PPR projections and rankings as a reference to find some potential boom games this week.

Here’s a look at some sleepers to play in fantasy football for Week 18: