Fantasy Football Sunday Sleepers: Week 13

Justin Edmonds/Getty ImagesLooking for a sleeper option who may be available on your waiver wire who could make a major impact this week?Let’s take a look at a few options. For consideration on this listing from week-to-week, a player must be owned in less then 50% of 6 Super Bowl Champions jersey black jersey
both Yahoo and ESPN leagues:QuarterbackSam Bradford – St. Louis Rams – at ArizonaFantasy owners continue to view Bradford as a risky rookie, despite his consistent performance (giving him this honor for the second consecutive week).He’s coming off the best game of his career, throwing for 308 yards and three touchdowns. He’s thrown for at least two touchdowns in four of his last five games. He has just one interception in his last six games.Over his last three games, he’s averaged 264 yards and two touchdowns.He draws an Arizona defense that has allowed the eighth most passing yards per game at 249.3; they also have allowed 17 touchdowns vs. just 11 interceptions.Those numbers probably look even better than they should, considering Troy Smith managed just 129 yards and a touchdown in Week 12, and Matt Cassel also threw for under 200 yards the prior week.Given his recent performance and the matchup, you have to like Bradford as a low-end QB1. Despite the injuries to the receiving corps, Bradford just continues to prove that he was worth the first overall draft pick.Fantasy owners can certainly start to believe.Bradford is currently owned in 43% of Yahoo leagues and 34.0% of ESPN leagues.Other potential sleeper quarterbacks:Kerry Collins – Tennessee Titans – 2% of Yahoo leagues and 1.0% of ESPN leaguesChad Henne – Miami Dolphins – 25% of Yahoo leagues and 47.7% of ESPN leaguesWide ReceiversDavone Bess – Miami Dolphins – vs. ClevelandThe return of Chad Henne certainly did wonders for the Dolphins’ passing game in Week 12: He threw for 307 yards, two touchdowns and one interception, including six completions for 111 yards to Bess.Bess has actually been the model of consistency this season, with eight games of at least five receptions and another game with four receptions. While he hasn’t found the end zone much, the Browns are tied for 11th most in the league having allowed 19 passing touchdowns.While Brandon Marshall is likely to return to the Dolphins lineup, he has been limited in practice this week and really is an unknown; then again, 2010 pro bowl Vikings 4 Brett Favre jersey
it’s not like he had been dominating prior to his injury either.In the five games prior to Week 12, he had not had more than five receptions or 64 yards. He also hasn’t scored a touchdown since Week 3 (his only TD on the season). Bess is going to continue to play a big role in the Dolphins offense and certainly could post a good game for those in three receiver formats.Bess is currently owned in 43% of Yahoo leagues and 26.1% of ESPN leagues.Other potential wide receiver sleepers:Mike Thomas – Jacksonville Jaguars – 49% of Yahoo leagues and 22.7% of ESPN leaguesBlair White – Indianapolis Colts – 17% of Yahoo leagues and 3.6% of ESPN leaguesRunning BacksMike Goodson – Carolina Panthers – at SeattleThe return of Jonathan Stewart did little to slow Goodson down, as he had 136 total yards (55 rushing, 81 receiving) and a touchdown.Of course, he also had eight receptions, matching his total from the two weeks where he was enjoying lead back duties.While he’s a huge gamble, there also is a possibility that he resumes a leading role at any moment in Carolina. Stewart may have had a big day upon his return (98 yards on 12 carries), but he had been bad prior to his injury.If he struggles, the time share could quickly breakdown to a lead back/understudy situation.Other potential running back sleeper:Maurice Morris – Detroit Lions – 10% of Yahoo leagues and 5.4% of ESPN leaguesAnthony 36 Bettis White Jersey
Dixon – San Francisco 49ers – 1% of Yahoo leagues and 4.9% of ESPN leaguesWhat are your thoughts on these players? Would you take the gamble on any of them?Make sure to check out Rotoprofessor’s Week 13 Rankings:Top 25 QuarterbacksTop 40 Running BacksTop 60 Wide ReceiversTop 15 Tight EndsTop 15 Kickers Top 15 DefensesWaiver WorthyStart ‘Em or Sit ‘EmTHIS ARTICLE IS ALSO FEATURED ON WWW.ROTOPROFESSOR.COM/FOOTBALL