9 sleepers to play in fantasy football for Week 1

Here are nine sleepers to consider starting in your fantasy football lineups for Week 1.

Dread it. Run from it. Destiny arrives all the same.

While Thanos (probably) wasn’t referring to fantasy football when he said that line, Week 1 is officially here. That means fantasy managers will begin their trek of controlling their own destiny and aspirations of winning a league title.

The draft season has come and gone in a blur. Now, it’s time to set the lineups and dominate your league-mates. Part of that process is finding the right sleepers week in and week out.

It’s the ultimate plan that every fantasy manager searches for. Fortunately, we’re here to help with this weekly sleepers article.

We will be using The Huddle’s weekly projections and rankings as a reference. In order to qualify as a sleeper, we are taking a look at quarterbacks ranked outside the top 12, running backs and wide receivers ranked outside the top 24, and tight ends ranked outside the top 10.

We’ve already taken a look at the top waiver wire targets and streaming options. Here are nine sleepers to play in fantasy football for Week 1:

Fantasy football start/bench list: Week 1

Check out where your roster options fit into our Week 1 start/bench tiers.

Player analysis and projections can be found in our Start/Bench Tool customized to your myHuddle league scoring and rosters. All player listings by groups are in no particular order.

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QUARTERBACKS WIDE RECEIVERS
BEST BETS Opp BEST BETS Opp
Russell Wilson @SEA Ja’Marr Chase PIT
Justin Herbert LVR Davante Adams @LAC
Josh Allen @LAR C. Sutton @SEA
GREAT STARTS Opp Cooper Kupp BUF
Jalen Hurts @DET CeeDee Lamb TB
Patrick Mahomes @ARI Keenan Allen LVR
Trey Lance @CHI GREAT STARTS Opp
Kyler Murray KC J. Jefferson GB
Lamar Jackson @NYJ Jerry Jeudy @SEA
SOLID STARTERS Opp A.J. Brown @DET
Tom Brady @DAL Deebo Samuel @CHI
Dak Prescott TB Adam Thielen GB
Joe Burrow PIT M. Pittman Jr. @HOU
Tua Tagovailoa NE Allen Robinson BUF
Aaron Rodgers @MIN Michael Thomas @ATL
Baker Mayfield CLE SOLID STARTERS Opp
Kirk Cousins GB D.J. Moore CLE
Jameis Winston @ATL J. Smith-Schuster @ARI
Trevor Lawrence @WAS Allen Lazard @MIN
M. Stafford BUF Mike Williams LVR
FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp Darnell Mooney SF
Justin Fields SF Rashod Bateman @NYJ
Carson Wentz JAC Jaylen Waddle NE
Daniel Jones @TEN DK Metcalf DEN
Matt Ryan @HOU A. St. Brown PHI
Mac Jones @MIA Jakobi Meyers @MIA
M. Trubisky @CIN Diontae Johnson @CIN
Derek Carr @LAC Mecole Hardman @ARI
SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp Christian Kirk @WAS
Joe Flacco BAL Terry McLaurin JAC
Jacoby Brissett @CAR Brandin Cooks IND
Davis Mills IND Marvin Jones @WAS
Ryan Tannehill NYG Stefon Diggs @LAR
Geno Smith DEN Hunter Renfrow @LAC
Jared Goff PHI Marquise Brown KC
Marcus Mariota NO Tee Higgins PIT
RUNNING BACKS Gabriel Davis @LAR
BEST BETS Opp Mike Evans @DAL
Austin Ekeler LVR Robert Woods NYG
Derrick Henry NYG Jarvis Landry @ATL
Jonathan Taylor @HOU Elijah Moore BAL
GREAT STARTS Opp Tyreek Hill NE
C. McCaffrey CLE FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp
Alvin Kamara @ATL Romeo Doubs @MIN
J. Williams @SEA Julio Jones @DAL
Elijah Mitchell @CHI DeVonta Smith @DET
Aaron Jones @MIN Chris Olave @ATL
SOLID STARTERS Opp Devin Duvernay @NYJ
Joe Mixon PIT Curtis Samuel JAC
Travis Etienne @WAS Zay Jones @WAS
Antonio Gibson JAC George Pickens @CIN
James Conner KC Brandon Aiyuk @CHI
Saquon Barkley @TEN Chris Godwin @DAL
Chase Edmonds NE Isaiah McKenzie @LAR
D. Singletary @LAR Sammy Watkins @MIN
Nick Chubb @CAR Amari Cooper @CAR
Miles Sanders @DET Alec Pierce @HOU
Damien Harris @MIA Treylon Burks NYG
Dalvin Cook GB Kadarius Toney @TEN
AJ Dillon @MIN Josh Palmer LVR
D’Andre Swift PHI Tyler Lockett DEN
Najee Harris @CIN M. Valdes-Scantling @ARI
J.K. Dobbins @NYJ A.J. Green KC
C. Edwards-Helaire @ARI Drake London NO
L. Fournette @DAL Chase Claypool @CIN
R. Stevenson @MIA Robbie Anderson CLE
FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp O. Zaccheaus NO
Ezekiel Elliott TB K.J. Osborn GB
C. Patterson NO Jahan Dotson JAC
Rashaad Penny DEN Nico Collins IND
K. Gainwell @DET R. Gage Jr. @DAL
M. Gordon III @SEA DeVante Parker @MIA
Breece Hall BAL SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp
D. Montgomery SF Randall Cobb @MIN
Mike Davis @NYJ Cedrick Wilson NE
Jerick McKinnon @ARI E. St. Brown SF
Nyheim Hines @HOU T. Marshall Jr. CLE
Dameon Pierce IND Josh Reynolds PHI
Cam Akers BUF Parris Campbell @HOU
Tony Pollard TB Quez Watkins @DET
Josh Jacobs @LAC Jalen Tolbert TB
Kareem Hunt @CAR Phillip Dorsett IND
J.D. McKissic JAC Tyler Boyd PIT
SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp Corey Davis BAL
Jamaal Williams PHI Kendrick Bourne @MIA
Tyler Allgeier NO Byron Pringle SF
James Robinson @WAS D. Peoples-Jones @CAR
Michael Carter BAL Bryan Edwards NO
Khalil Herbert SF KJ Hamler @SEA
James Cook @LAR DJ Chark Jr. PHI
D. Henderson BUF Kenny Golladay @TEN
Ameer Abdullah @LAC S. Shepard @TEN
Raheem Mostert NE Garrett Wilson BAL
TIGHT ENDS Rondale Moore KC
BEST BETS Opp DEFENSIVE TEAMS
Mark Andrews @NYJ BEST BETS Opp
T.J. Hockenson PHI Saints @ATL
GREAT STARTS Opp GREAT STARTS Opp
Dallas Goedert @DET 49ers @CHI
Travis Kelce @ARI Eagles @DET
Zach Ertz KC SOLID STARTERS Opp
Dalton Schultz TB Ravens @NYJ
SOLID STARTERS Opp Chargers LVR
Austin Hooper NYG Bengals PIT
Noah Fant DEN Bills @LAR
Darren Waller @LAC Packers @MIN
Evan Engram @WAS Broncos @SEA
Gerald Everett LVR FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp
Dawson Knox @LAR Jaguars @WAS
George Kittle @CHI Steelers @CIN
Cole Kmet SF Browns @CAR
Pat Freiermuth @CIN Colts @HOU
Cameron Brate @DAL Commanders JAC
Hunter Henry @MIA Titans NYG
FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp Buccaneers @DAL
Mo Alie-Cox @HOU Rams BUF
Irv Smith GB Cowboys TB
Mike Gesicki NE Panthers CLE
A. Okwuegbunam @SEA SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp
Tyler Higbee BUF Texans IND
Kyle Pitts NO Raiders @LAC
SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp Falcons NO
Hayden Hurst PIT Lions PHI
Adam Trautman @ATL Seahawks DEN
Josiah Deguara @MIN Chiefs @ARI
Brevin Jordan IND Cardinals KC
D. Bellinger @TEN Jets BAL
Logan Thomas JAC Vikings GB
David Njoku @CAR Giants @TEN
Bears SF
Patriots @MIA
Dolphins NE

Fantasy Football: Top streaming options in Week 1

Here’s a look at the top streaming options for fantasy football in Week 1.

The first week of football is finally here, which means fantasy football managers are right at home tinkering and researching ways to build the optimal lineup.

It’s right where we all want to be.

Though the draft season is coming to an end, and the majority of managers are set for Week 1, there are those who will be taking on the stream life when it comes to certain positions.

The stream life isn’t for everyone. It’s chaotic, hectic, and stressful. But when it hits correctly, it can have a massive impact on a manager’s lineup.

In order to qualify as a streamer, a player must be available in more than 40% of ESPN leagues at the time of writing. Each week, we will focus on the quarterback, tight end, defense/special teams, and kicker positions.

For each position, I’ll give a “stream of the week” indicating the priority streamer along with an additional two options. Don’t be afraid to hit me up on Twitter with any questions or thoughts on the process (shameless plug – @KevinHickey11).

After taking a look at the top options on the waiver wire for Week 1, here are the top streaming options in fantasy football:

The Huddle’s Blitzed Fantasy Football Podcast: Episode 172

The guys focus on setting Week 1 lineups and the latest fantasy football news.

In this episode, Steve and Harley bring you B.P.N. NFL news, advice for setting your Week 1 lineup, and their DFS Pay-ups, Stay-aways and Value Plays. So Huddle up, tune in, and get Blitzed!

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