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- Fantasy football season is almost here.
- To help you prepare, we’ve found one potential fantasy sleeper on every team in the NFL.
- Whether it’s a player that could vastly outplay his current average draft position or a player that isn’t even getting picked up at this point of the year, there’s value to be found all across the league, and finding it can be the difference between winning and losing your league.
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Fantasy football season is upon us.
As the NFL preseason plays out, fans across the world will meet in bars, restaurants, man caves, and online to draft their fantasy leagues once again.
In 2019, it’s tough to find a true "sleeper" pick that no one knows about anymore — fantasy coverage is so ubiquitous and plentiful at this time of year that a player coming out of nowhere is a shocking development.
That said, value is still key in fantasy football, and there’s value to be found all across the league. Sometimes it’s a running back that is currently going in the fourth round but should be taken in the second. Other times it’s a rookie or second-year player that hasn’t yet hit their stride, but is making big progress in training camp.
What these players all share is the potential to vastly outplay where they are currently being drafted in fantasy leagues. We’ve picked one "sleeper" for every team in the league — take a look and see who is poised to be the breakout player from your favorite team.
Average draft position data from ESPN leagues.
Arizona Cardinals: Kyler Murray
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Currently drafted: 115th overall
Why you should take him earlier: Rookie quarterbacks are always a wild card, but this year in fantasy, the position is so deep that taking a flyer on Kyler Murray is a low risk, high reward move. If he pans out, he could be a consistent starter for you and cost no more than a 10th round pick, and if he doesn’t, there is plenty of other talented quarterbacks.
Atlanta Falcons: Calvin Ridley
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Currently drafted: 75th overall
Why you should take him earlier: Julio Jones is undoubtedly the centerpiece of the Falcons offense, but Calvin Ridley made the most of his opportunities in his rookie year, breaking out for six touchdowns in the first four weeks of the season. If he can keep trending in the right direction in Atlanta’s offense, he could clear 1,000 yards this year.
Baltimore Ravens: Lamar Jackson
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Currently drafted: 155th overall
Why you should take him earlier: Lamar Jackson is another excellent late-round option if you plan on waiting for a quarterback. His incredible ability as a rusher adds a dimension to his game that could have a huge impact on his fantasy numbers, and if his accuracy is good enough to keep opposing defenses honest, it’s not difficult to imagine him wildly outplaying his current value.
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Source: Business Insider – feedback@businessinsider.com (Tyler Lauletta)