What are you looking for?
Latest NFL News and Rumors...

I mean, Michael Floyd has probably done plenty of big leaps, physically, during the offseason. But this is more in the fig... [read more] [All News & Rumors]
Many people inside and outside of the Browns' organization think a big year is coming from wide receiver Josh Gordon. Coun... [read more] [All News & Rumors]
Despite speculation that Willis McGahee's hold on the starting job - or a job at all - with the Broncos is tenuous, the ve... [read more] [All News & Rumors]
Tom Brady will turn 36 in August, and his receiving corps has been overhauled. He will have something to prove with that n... [read more] [All News & Rumors]
On Monday, Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski underwent his fourth surgery on his broken forearm. According to beat writer ... [read more] [All News & Rumors]
Last year the Redskins option-read offense frequently dominated under rookie QB Robert Griffin III, but changes are expect... [read more] [All News & Rumors]
Forget Mike Glennon possibly replacing Josh Freeman ... [read more] [All News & Rumors]
The Jordan Cameron hype machine keeps charging forward, this time with the help of the Cleveland Plain Dealer's Mary Kay C... [read more] [All News & Rumors]
Apparently. You would think that some coach -- Dan Reeves? Jim Mora Jr? Andy Reid? -- would teach one of the most dangerou... [read more] [All News & Rumors]
The Cardinals wouldn't have traded for and then signed 33-year-old Carson Palmer if they believed he could no longer throw... [read more] [All News & Rumors]
Football > Week 08 > Super Sleepers

Week 8: Super Sleepers

While we're not projecting starting type stats for these players, they have good potential and could surprise. This week's picks include Sam Bradford, Jonathan Dwyer, Daniel Thomas, Donnie Avery, and Chris Givens.
RSS
 2 Reader Comments | Add Yours

Brandon Stokley may not be as young as he once was, but don't let that scare you off. As a bye week fill in against the right opponent, Stokley could be a nice start. This weekend's matchup against the Saints is one such game. To start things off, Denver had their bye last week (which allowed some players an opportunity to recharge their battery). This couldn't have come at a better time for Stokley, who has scored a touchdown in three of the Broncos' last four games. In addition, Monday night's game against the Saints' 30th ranked pass defense makes for a nice matchup. New Orleans has allowed 12 passing touchdown this season, while allowing over 300 passing yards per game. With quarterback Peyton Manning under center and looking better than ever, you have to like Brandon's chances on Monday Night Football.

The Washington Redskins lost their top receiver -- Fred Davis -- to a season ending ruptured left Achilles tendon. Replacing him in the game against New York last Sunday was Logan Paulsen. The third year man out of UCLA went on to lead the team in receiving yards with four receptions for 76 yards. Paulsen may not have accounted for either of the Redskins' receiving touchdowns, but leading the team in receiving yards as the backup tight end is pretty good. If you've lost Davis or need a tight end to fill a bye week gap then Paulsen is a nice pick up. RGIII has been going to his tight ends on a regular basis all season and due to how well Logan played last week, we find it hard to believe this will change. Logan is available in nearly all fantasy leagues, so you shouldn't have a problem adding him to your roster this week.

Remember to read all our columns for this week and use our Who To Start Rankings

 
 2 Reader Comments | Add Yours
Chris Weeks
Clifton Park, NY
FFToolbox Fantasy Football Writer since 2003
Favorite Team: New York J-E-T-S Jets Jets Jets! One day they'll win another one. Lets just hope the drought isn't as long as for us Jets fans as it was for those Red Sox fans.

I've been a fantasy football nut for over 15 years. Whether defending my title, as is the case most years, or making my move to take back my championship trophy, I can't wait for each season to begin.
AFC Team Pages
East North South West
NFC Team Pages
East North South West
Partner of USA TODAY Sports Digital Properties